Dump truck runs over back of mechanics light vehicle
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
15 December 2021
A CAT 789 dump truck was to be serviced by a mechanic in a truck parking area during a...
Business fined for failing to protect workers from methyl bromide exposure
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
9 December 2021
A failure to prevent workers being exposed to methyl bromide has seen a business fined $250,000 after a WorkSafe...
Fall from height while working on a powerscreen
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
2 December 2021
Over the past year there have been a number of fall from heights incidents in quarries. This safety alert...
Work-related health update – October 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 October 2021
Our October work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Update from Catherine Epps
COVID-19 update
COVID-19 risk management business care studies
Financial contribution...
Work-related health update – September 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
10 September 2021
Our September work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
COVID-19 update
Work-related health priorities
Worker poisoned when basic health and safety obligations not...
Work-related health update – July 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
9 July 2021
Our July work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Seeking former engineered stone workers
Polar blast a reminder to be healthy...
Energy Safety Newsletter – November 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
16 November 2021
Our November energy safety update
In this issue:
Energy Safety team continues to work during COVID restrictions
Requirements applying to the supply...
WorkSafe New Zealand Welcomes Laurenson Review Recommendations
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
22 October 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has today welcomed the recommendations in the “Review of WorkSafe New Zealand’s Performance of its Regulatory...
Company director fined for health and safety failings
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
19 October 2021
WorkSafe is warning company directors that if they are not making sure their company’s operations are safe and healthy,...
Newmarket Fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
We are operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19 Alert Level Three restrictions. Please only call our 0800 number if someone is...
Puramāhoi fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
We are operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19 Alert Level Four restrictions. Please only call our 0800 number if someone is...
Media advisory – WorkSafe activity since August Level 4 lockdown announced
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
3 September 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has received almost 600 reports of alleged COVID-19 breaches about businesses since the Level 4 lockdown...
