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Health and safety boost for retail and supply chain sector

A three-year industry-backed push aims to cut serious injuries and deaths in New Zealand retail and supply chains through common safety standards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019

Leadership

Wellbeing top of mind for younger farmers

A new survey shows many under-35 farmers say fatigue and stress are hurting safety, with two thirds linking wellbeing issues to accidents.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Risk & Compliance

Farmers urged to focus on critical risks to avoid joining summer accident toll

Nearly 550 farmers were injured and three died on farms last summer, with vehicles and sun exposure among the biggest dangers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019

Auckland Council

New infrastructure financing scheme a major step forward

Private debt funding for roads and water in Milldale could ease New Zealand’s housing shortage, though buyers face annual charges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Nov 2018

Risk & Compliance

New online self-assessment tool for SMEs

Small firms can now benchmark health and safety performance anonymously with a free mobile-friendly tool that flags priorities and gaps.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Digital Transformation

ACC automates claims process for straightforward injuries

ACC is implementing a new claims process that it believes will speed up responses to straightforward accident-based claims.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018

Risk & Compliance

First national online health and safety register goes live

Businesses in New Zealand can now find verified workplace health and safety experts through a free register launched in Wellington.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018

Risk & Compliance

Regulator accepts another enforceable undertaking

Worker safety reforms will be funded after a fibreboard maker’s undertaking over a machine injury that left an employee with three fractures.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

IT Automation

ACC's computer-aided decision-making questioned by Otago experts

University of Otago researchers warn of potential dangers in using computer-based risk prediction models for government departments.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

eLearning

Two more businesses go Around the Block

Small Kiwi businesses can now spot workplace hazards in bakeries and collision repair workshops more easily through WorkSafe’s tool.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

Online Safety

Coromandel Loop to be made safer for riders

Rider deaths and serious injuries on the Northern Coromandel Loop are expected to fall as NZ Transport Agency starts a NZD $2.5 million safety upgrade.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

The ripple effect causes unforeseen problems

A single workplace death can trigger wide-ranging costs for families, firms and public services, with New Zealand accidents estimated at NZD $3 billion a year.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017