Putaruru woodlot fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
15 April 2021
WorkSafe is now investigating an incident at a woodlot in Putaruru yesterday. We understand a person was injured on...
Excavator tip-overs
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
14 April 2021
This safety alert highlights the serious health and safety risks involved when operating excavators.
What happened?
In the last 18 months...
Ports of Auckland sentenced following 2019 fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
9 December 2020
Ports are dangerous places and it is vital that systems, including fault recording systems such as tip alarms, and...
Edge protection must be inspected and maintained
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
16 March 2021
Edge protection must be inspected, maintained and routinely replaced to ensure it can effectively keep workers safe from a...
Work related health update – December 2020
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
10 December 2020
Our December work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Summer time risks for businesses and workers to manage
COVID-19 Alert Level...
Use and maintenance of a diver’s hose in occupational diving
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
31 May 2020
This bulletin provides guidance about the maintenance and use of a diver’s hose during occupational diving operations.
What is a...
Kiwi screen sector, leads the world for managing COVID-19
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
15 January 2021
The New Zealand screen sector is being hailed for its innovative approach to managing COVID- 19.
A new partnership between...
