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Long way to go after more asbestos prosecutions
Risk & Compliance

Long way to go after more asbestos prosecutions

Preventable asbestos disease still kills about 220 people a year, prompting WorkSafe to warn tradies and businesses after fresh prosecutions.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
Unions concerned over WorkSafe cuts
Risk & Compliance

Unions concerned over WorkSafe cuts

Thousands more workplace deaths and injuries could follow the axing of 113 jobs at New Zealand's health and safety regulator, unions warn.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Working in Summer
Risk & Compliance

Working in Summer

Summer work in New Zealand brings greater risks of sunburn, dehydration and heatstroke, with long hours also fuelling fatigue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Motivation moves mountains
Supply Chain

Motivation moves mountains

The viaduct’s early opening has cut months off a vital coastal link, easing supply delays and proving faster delivery can save money.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
WorkSafe consulting on guidelines for workplace mental health
Human Capital Management

WorkSafe consulting on guidelines for workplace mental health

Small businesses are among the targets for new advice on recognising psychosocial risks, with submissions open until 15 December 2023.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
‘Watered down’ training leads to hand injury
Risk & Compliance

‘Watered down’ training leads to hand injury

Inadequate instruction on pyrotechnic launchers left a wildlife ranger with severe hand injuries, prompting WorkSafe action at Auckland Airport.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Transportation of dangerous goods a rising concern in the US
Supply Chain

Transportation of dangerous goods a rising concern in the US

Recent rail incidents have heightened calls for clearer US rules and closer industry-government cooperation on hazardous materials safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Fatality due to company’s poor traffic management
Risk & Compliance

Fatality due to company’s poor traffic management

WorkSafe says better vehicle controls could have prevented the death, after a Southland freight firm was fined GBP £0.27 million.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Prize-winning construction business upskills in earthquake strengthening
Human Capital Management

Prize-winning construction business upskills in earthquake strengthening

Training for a first earthquake strengthening job next year will be funded by the company's USD $20,000 prize win.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023
Scaffolder who lost arms to powerline wasn’t given safety briefing
Risk & Compliance

Scaffolder who lost arms to powerline wasn’t given safety briefing

A briefing failure left a West Auckland scaffolder without vital powerline safety advice before the shock that led to both arms being amputated.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
All-in-one pothole repairing machine arrives in NZ
Local Government

All-in-one pothole repairing machine arrives in NZ

Road crews could cut repair times and cone disruption as the first Pothole Pro lands in New Zealand for demonstrations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
One dead after van struck by unchecked trailer
Health and Safety

One dead after van struck by unchecked trailer

WorkSafe says the fatal crash was entirely preventable after trailer checks were skipped, exposing other road users to deadly risk.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Safe Work Australia supports call to ban of engineered stone
Supply Chain

Safe Work Australia supports call to ban of engineered stone

A nationwide ban could soon hit Australian worksites after regulators warned the stone is linked to silicosis in younger workers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Restrictions around supply of hazardous substances
Supply Chain

Restrictions around supply of hazardous substances

Suppliers must now verify competent persons in writing before selling certain hazardous chemicals, as regulators step up compliance checks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Fleet safety award winners announced
Supply Chain

Fleet safety award winners announced

Brake's annual awards in Auckland have honoured firms and individuals cutting crashes and emissions from work vehicles across Australasia.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Unsafe machine costs worker his arm
Health and Safety

Unsafe machine costs worker his arm

A missing emergency stop and poor cleaning procedures left a worker without an arm, prompting a GBP £297,000 fine for Dunlop Drymix.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Health and Safety stories

BenQ interactive displays earn Eyesafe Certification 2.0
EduTech

BenQ interactive displays earn Eyesafe Certification 2.0

BenQ's latest interactive displays for education have achieved Eyesafe Certification 2.0, signifying robust blue light protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
New laser safety tool enhances safety protocols in hyperscale DCs
Hyperscale

New laser safety tool enhances safety protocols in hyperscale DCs

Meta and Scintacor unveil IRis, a groundbreaking laser safety wand, to mitigate high-power laser risks in data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023