Determining responsibility
Changes to the Health and Safety Reform Bill aim to clarify who is in the best position to control workplace…
Safety
Keeping everyone safe on site
Every day PlaceMakers delivers frames and trusses to building sites across the country. We want to ensure our customers, and…
Beating the winter blues
The effects of the cold range from increased risk of injury to a reduction in work rate and quality. So…
Welding safety tips
Eyes and hands are generally the first body parts protected when preparing to weld, but there are some other precautions…
Powerful tips for tool safety
Whether at home or work, we all love getting our hands on big, grunty power tools. They make jobs so…
Summer safety – seasonal hazards
Summer doesn’t just run from December to February, it often starts in February and can end after April! This year…
Fighting fatigue
Construction workers need to be well rested and mentally alert to do their jobs safely. Fatigue is a potential risk…
The dangers of dust
According to Worksafe, approximately 700-1,000 deaths are caused every year in New Zealand as a result of occupational diseases. To…
Planning health and safety
Clearly written health and safety plans can have multiple advantages for your business and are a practical way of proving…
Upskill your business
An investment in your employees’ training is an investment in your business; upskilling will improve their competency, your business’ overall…
Health and safety foundations
As an employer, it’s your legal responsibility to provide staff and contractors with a safe workplace. Do you have a…
Are your business and staff healthy?
Health monitoring helps determine whether staff are properly protected from workplace hazards Sometimes hazards in the workplace cannot be eliminated…
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