Written by Michael Curreen
Industry groups will examine 339 deaths over a decade as New Zealand’s construction sector faces the country’s highest suicide rate.
A child was nearly crushed in less than 45 seconds when an unguarded gate closed around them, prompting a safety alert.
Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.
Up to GBP £5,000 a year is on offer for workers seeking tertiary study in workplace health and safety, with mentoring included.
WorkSafe says roll cages can protect side-by-side occupants, but three fatal incidents show unbelted drivers and passengers remain at risk.
Small businesses can now draft compliant health and wellbeing rules in minutes, with the free builder designed to save time and cut legal hassle.
Minimal disruption on a 20-year-old crane has cut future maintenance costs for WesTrac while improving safety and productivity.
Employers can benchmark fleet policies on vulnerable road users in a free, anonymous survey that closes on Monday 24 September 2018.
Safety checks have been ordered across Victoria’s crane fleet after a fatal Box Hill incident exposed a possible hoist rope failure.
WorkSafe New Zealand is hoping new practices will lift workplace safety performance as Daniel Hummerdal takes up a unique advisory role on 1 October.
Workplaces that support mental health can lift engagement, cut absenteeism and improve productivity, according to the Mental Health Foundation.
Farmers can win a coaching session for a youth rugby team by showing WorkSafe how they are improving safety on the farm.
Construction firms will be recognised in Auckland next month as Site Safe opens ticket sales for its annual safety awards night.
Mandatory training on sexual ethics and respect has helped reshape the force’s culture and beat 93 other entries for the supreme prize.
Ignored staff are twice as likely to quit within a year, research suggests, as lack of recognition hits morale and retention.
Electrical hazards cause thousands of US deaths and billions in damage each year, making regular checks vital for office safety.
Fleet managers are being urged to spot mental health risks earlier, as new guidance links driver attitudes with road safety and welfare.
The sponsorship aims to lift safety standards in New Zealand construction, where the sector accounts for a significant share of workplace deaths.
Consumer NZ says mandatory sunscreen standards and a sunbed ban are needed after a study confirmed New Zealand leads the world in skin cancer.
Active managerial support for depression is linked to fewer sick days, strengthening the case for workplace mental health policies.
