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Two men sentenced after power pole comes down in Wellington
Law

Two men sentenced after power pole comes down in Wellington

Public safety was put at risk when poorly planned excavation brought down a power pole in Wellington, prompting fines for two men.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Oct 2020
WorkSafe appoints National Manager Critical Response
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe appoints National Manager Critical Response

He will oversee major incident response, victim services and coronial work as WorkSafe targets repeated harm patterns at source.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Writing winning infrastructure bids and tenders
Supply Chain

Writing winning infrastructure bids and tenders

Bidders are under pressure to show local benefits, safety gains and clear evidence of capability as major projects become ever more competitive.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Intelligent protection for the future
Wearables

Intelligent protection for the future

Wider use of connected safety gear depends on manufacturers, purchasers and workers keeping pace with fast-changing technology and clear instructions.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Oct 2020
How cannabis legalisation would effect your workplace
Agricultural Technology

How cannabis legalisation would effect your workplace

Employers may need to rewrite drug policies, though experts say existing health and safety rules already cover impairment at work.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Four spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety
Risk & Compliance

Four spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety

Steep terrain, machinery and a child’s death have prompted investigations after four farm fatalities in New Zealand this month.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Farmers warned after fuel tank injury
Agricultural Technology

Farmers warned after fuel tank injury

A collapsing tripod tank has left a fuel driver seriously hurt, prompting regulators to warn farmers to inspect ageing farm fuel stores.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Stop electrical fires and stay ahead of regulations with new AFDD tech
Smart Home

Stop electrical fires and stay ahead of regulations with new AFDD tech

Rising home electricity use is heightening fire risk, as the new device could help owners avoid rewiring costs and meet tougher rules.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Young worker’s career cut short by unsafe machinery
Law

Young worker’s career cut short by unsafe machinery

A New Plymouth court has ordered more than USD $250,000 in penalties and reparation after a young worker lost three fingers in unguarded machinery.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Rules for managing remote workers
Virtual Private Networks

Rules for managing remote workers

Working from home can trigger fresh obligations on contracts, safety, privacy and security, with employers footing extra costs.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Sep 2020
Hellers pays $200K for worker’s lost fingers
Law

Hellers pays $200K for worker’s lost fingers

A Christchurch meat plant has been fined and ordered to pay reparation after a worker lost four fingers in a cleaning accident.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
Contractors optimistic despite delays
Sustainability

Contractors optimistic despite delays

Short-term pain from Covid-19 and delayed projects is being offset by record infrastructure spending, with many contractors still hiring.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
How to protect mental well-being working from home
Human Capital Management

How to protect mental well-being working from home

Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
How to prevent workplace cuts and lacerations
Health and Safety

How to prevent workplace cuts and lacerations

Workplace injuries may fall sharply if staff are trained, alert and equipped with cut-resistant gloves, according to safety guidance.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
$100K fine for powerline accident
Risk & Compliance

$100K fine for powerline accident

A Rotorua logging firm’s failure to assess live powerlines left a worker with life-changing burns and triggered the penalty.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
How to survive 'Big Brother' hysteria
Data Protection

How to survive 'Big Brother' hysteria

Clear rules and staff input can stop lone-worker GPS tracking from eroding trust, while improving safety and compliance.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Sep 2020
WorkSafe’s $200K electricity industry initiative
Disaster Recovery

WorkSafe’s $200K electricity industry initiative

A near-miss after the Kaikōura earthquake exposed switch-isolation failures, prompting over GBP £200,000 in safety initiatives for the electricity sector.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation
Smart Cities

Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation

Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020