Two parties sentenced following Haast fatality
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
27 January 2021
The gas water heater used to supply a shower in which a 12-year-old boy died in 2018, should never...
Be vigilant of asbestos during summer DIY and home improvements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
18 January 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand says people planning summer DIY projects around their homes need to be aware of the risk...
Business penalised for not meeting vaccination requirements
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued an infringement notice to a business for failing to comply with its responsibilities under...
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...
A “she’ll be right” attitude is not good enough when it comes to health...
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
23 December 2021
Health and safety should be paramount for adventure activity operators says WorkSafe New Zealand.
What was supposed to be a...
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...
Diving with underwater powered tools
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
31 May 2020
This technical bulletin clarifies whether the use of SSBA* or SCUBA* are suitable systems when using underwater powered tools.
What...
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...
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...
Worker’s leg amputated after being crushed in unguarded machinery
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
18 November 2020
An Auckland based steel company’s failure to guard machinery resulted in a worker having his left leg amputated.
In a...
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...
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...
