The fall that changed it all
Sometimes a near-miss is a wake-up call that can change a life This was definitely the case for Sione Lolohea,…
Safety
WEATHERING WINTER
With temperatures dropping, it’s time to think about protecting yourself and your team from the cold Winter weather can lead…
SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH
A recent study conducted by BRANZ has shed light on mental health issues within the construction industry, offering some important…
Working with organic solvents
Recent fatalities surrounding the use of organic solvents prompted WorkSafe to release a safety alert highlighting the serious health and…
TOOL TIPS FOR TRAVELLING
In a crash, unsecured tools can take the situation from bad to worse – so make sure they are secured…
Keeping an ear to the ground for hearing safety
Many workplaces have a degree of continuous background noise and it needs to be controlled to avoid damaging people’s hearing…
STAY COOL, STAY SAFE
Summer is in full swing and it’s a great time to get cracking on lots of jobs, but it can…
New Year, New Risks
The start of the year is a great time to take a fresh look at the risks you may be…
SAFE AND SOLO
Whether travelling to a remote area or being the only one onsite, working by yourself presents some unique risks. The…
Staying on top of the job: managing fatigue
When you’ve got lots of jobs on the go, it can be tempting to push through and work longer hours.…
The lowdown on safety gear
If you’re an employer, it’s up to you to ensure your workers have the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for…
Working safely with asbestos
Worksafe has released a new guide to help manage risks and protect yourself and others from asbestos fibres Asbestos is…