Health and Safety stories
Potential course fees of up to GBP £1,500 loom as WorkSafe consults on training rules for asbestos removal workers.
A Christchurch timber supplier has been fined GBP £20,000 after a worker lost two fingers to an unguarded saw blade.
Vibrating tools and repeated hand trauma can cause a rare finger syndrome that may lead to serious injury or amputation if missed.
Workers are more likely to accept organisational change when managers replace top-down messaging with dialogue, empathy and preparation.
One in five New Zealand employees face bullying for six months or more, with the fallout spreading to morale, performance and staff turnover.
Inspectors issued enforcement notices in hundreds of cases after noise, chemicals, silica and asbestos emerged as key workplace hazards.
Free occupational health checks will reach about 400 Canterbury rebuild workers as WorkSafe warns of risks from dust, noise and asbestos.
Nearly half of mining safety certificate candidates failed last year as examiners said many lacked the legislative knowledge needed for safe operations.
Poor ladder use causes most falls at height in New Zealand workplaces, with many incidents occurring below three metres and injuries often severe.
The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.
Auckland’s construction boom is driving demand for demolition specialists, as tight sites, asbestos and traffic risks make each job more complex.
A builder was left unable to work for a year after a 300 kg bundle of weatherboards fell from height in a timber yard.
Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.
Recognition for a 32-year rail safety career has gone to Robert Lupton, whose work has shaped standards across New Zealand's network.
Customers were exposed to a banned nail glue linked to headaches and skin irritation after an Auckland salon admitted safety breaches and was fined AUD $13,500.
Businesses face air, noise and asbestos risks, as the firm’s testing helps them meet regulatory requirements and protect staff.
Workers and nearby residents may still be exposed to methyl bromide at several ports, despite a court warning over health and ozone risks.
Crane crews are using a single-hoist system to place 385,000kg of roof steel more safely and precisely on Atlanta’s new stadium.
Workers in oil and gas and wastewater sites can avoid frequent sensor changes and battery charging for two years with the new four-gas detector.
A 99 per cent Sitewise score has set a new national benchmark for contractor safety, boosting confidence among clients and staff.
