Puataunofo programme to celebrate fifteenth year in 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
8 January 2021
A WorkSafe programme designed for Pacific workers and rooted in Pacific culture will celebrate its fifteenth year in 2021.
The...
Safe systems save lives
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
12 August 2021
A tragic workplace fatality in the Bay of Plenty serves as a reminder for businesses that effective standard operating...
Work-related health update – February 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
25 February 2021
Our February work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Our COVID-19 update
New guidance: local exhaust ventilation and cytotoxic drugs
Reminder about...
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...
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...
Work with WorkSafe
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 June 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand are reminding people that they are obligated to comply with WorkSafe inspectors exercising their compliance powers...
Diving around public wharves, marinas and boat ramps
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
22 February 2022
After a series of near misses between vessels and occupational divers this bulletin provides guidance for working around public...
Business owner fined for obstructing WorkSafe inspector
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
13 January 2021
Business owners are today reminded they are required to work with WorkSafe inspectors carrying out site visits or they...
WorkSafe warns of spring fatalities spike
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
13 August 2021
WorkSafe is giving farmers a heads up to be mindful of risks on farm this spring.
In spring 2020, fatalities...
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...
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...
Scaffold will only keep workers safe if erected by a competent person
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
14 December 2020
Scaffolds will only keep workers safe if they are erected by someone with competence experience, says WorkSafe. If not...