WorkSafe NZ plans new era of safety
New agency plans to offer a range of initiatives to promote and encourage health and safety in the construction industry.…
Safety
Creating a safety culture
Safety is about more than just ticking off tasks on a checklist – it’s about developing a culture that should…
Caution with concrete (Part 2)
Pumping concrete is often required in residential builds and, while builders don’t usually carry out the work themselves, ensuring the…
Caution with concrete
Pumping concrete is often required in residential builds and, while builders don’t usually carry out the work themselves, ensuring the…
Are you prepared for an emergency?
For the safety of everyone on site, ensure you have procedures in place for any emergency that could occur –…
Raising the roof
When installing roof trusses, sufficient fall protection will help ensure the job’s done with minimum risk. When planning roof truss…
Accident investigation
Investigating accidents, minor incidents and near misses is important in understanding the cause and looking at how it can be…
Answering your H&S questions
The Preventing Falls from Height project is not just about taking enforcement action against unsafe work practices. Health and safety…
Successful onsite hazard management
Under New Zealand’s Health and Safety in Employment law, employers are advised to adopt “all practicable steps” to ensure site…
Leaders in safe practice
Eighteen months ago, a residential build with full scaffolding stuck out like a sore thumb – now the opposite is…
Cash for being health and safety conscious
The Workplace Safety Discount (WSD) is a 10% ACC discount for small businesses and the self-employed in high-risk sectors such…
PPE – as easy as 1,2,3?
Suitable and sensible protective clothing is a pre-requisite for site safety, as it can provide effective protection against a wide…
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