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...
Quad bike maintenance a non-negotiable
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
6 July 2021
Checking tyre pressure on quad bikes should be a fundamental health and safety process, says WorkSafe New Zealand.
Harm resulting...
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...
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...
Restaurant penalised for multiple COVID-19 breaches
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued three infringement notices to a restaurant for failing to comply with COVID-19 requirements.
Christchurch restaurant...
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...
Almost half of vehicle-related deaths on farm could be avoided if seatbelts were used
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
11 February 2021
WorkSafe is advising farmers to buckle up after an analysis of vehicle-related fatalities found that nearly half those that...
Businesses must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled environment
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
11 February 2022
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses they must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled...
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...
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...
Media release – Exclusion zones a must, says WorkSafe, after man gets shot in...
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
29 June 2021
WorkSafe is today reminding businesses of the importance of adequate risk assessments and exclusion zones, after a worker was...
Don’t cut corners when caring for disabled people
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
25 February 2022
Disability care providers do not need to sacrifice the dignity of those they care for to manage health and...