Hazardous Substances: WorkSafe Certifiers in the Spotlight

Hazardous Substances: WorkSafe Certifiers in the Spotlight

For most hazardous substances, an independent check is required... read more

For most hazardous substances, an independent check is required to confirm compliance with controls on those substances. Compliance is confirmed...

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Health and Safety / June 18, 2021

Health and Safety:  Are you properly equipped to investigate an accident?

Health and Safety: Are you properly equipped to investigate an accident?

About 100 people die from workplace accidents in New Zealand... read more

About 100 people die from workplace accidents in New Zealand each year and the economic and social cost of work-related...

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Health and Safety / May 28, 2021

Employers required to give all reasonable assistance to WorkSafe

Employers required to give all reasonable assistance to WorkSafe

In this case business owners are reminded of their responsibility... read more

In this case business owners are reminded of their responsibility in working and co-operating with WorkSafe inspectors during site visits...

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Health and Safety / March 26, 2021

PCBU or not?

PCBU or not?

A recent health and safety case raised an important question... read more

A recent health and safety case raised an important question  – can a PCBU relationship only arise when there is...

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Health and Safety / March 24, 2021

Health and safety: Accident preparedness

Health and safety: Accident preparedness

Health and safety is an increased focus in the media, with reporting... read more

Health and safety is an increased focus in the media, with reporting on WorkSafe investigating a larger number of incidents...

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Health and Safety / February 23, 2021

Employers required to give all reasonable assistance to WorkSafe

Employers required to give all reasonable assistance to WorkSafe

In a recent case, business owners have been reminded of their... read more

In a recent case, business owners have been reminded of their responsibility in working and co-operating with WorkSafe inspectors during...

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Health and Safety / February 23, 2021

Managing workplace mental health

Managing workplace mental health

Most organisations have health and safety plans in place that... read more

Most organisations have health and safety plans in place that identify physical hazards and their associated risks, but few adequately...

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Health and Safety / January 21, 2021

Health and Safety and Pregnancy

Health and Safety and Pregnancy

What can an employer do when they become concerned about the... read more

What can an employer do when they become concerned about the health, safety or wellbeing of an expectant mother in...

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Health and Safety / January 21, 2021

Overlapping Health and Safety Duties: Fines for PCBUs

Overlapping Health and Safety Duties: Fines for PCBUs

Substantial fines have been ordered against two PCBUs after a... read more

Substantial fines have been ordered against two PCBUs after a worker sustained serious chemical burns to his hands. Case details...

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Health and Safety / January 21, 2021

The Cannabis Referendum and Impairment

The Cannabis Referendum and Impairment

While we await the result, the nationwide discussion generated... read more

While we await the result, the nationwide discussion generated by the cannabis referendum has prompted many employers to look beyond...

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Health and Safety / October 22, 2020