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...
WorkSafe New Zealand launches Life Shavers campaign to reduce respiratory harm
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
25 May 2021
Shaving your beard could save your life. That’s the premise of a new campaign by WorkSafe New Zealand to...
Risky work requires effective and current risk management
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
24 May 2021
WorkSafe is warning businesses that relying on worker competency to manage risky work is no substitute for current and...
Agriculture update – May 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
3 May 2021
Our May agriculture update.
In this issue:
On the job? Your seatbelt should be too
ACC cash back offer on quad crush...
Work-related health update – May 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
13 May 2021
Our May work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Exposure and health monitoring
Managing the risks of shift work
Hand-arm and whole-body...
Experience no substitute for risk management
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 April 2021
The death of a West Coast flooring company employee has drawn a strong warning from WorkSafe New Zealand to...
There is no reason New Zealand can’t lead the world on health and safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 April 2021
Today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work and International Workers’ Memorial Day.
Today marks World Day for...
New Zealand has adopted a new classification system for hazardous substances
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
28 April 2021
On 30 April 2021, New Zealand will adpot a new classification system for hazardous substances under the Hazardous Substances...
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...
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 – 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...
