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T’is the Season: Supporting Workers Post Suicide Attempt
Right now, I am helping a number of employers get the help they need while supporting an employee post suicide,…
Why wouldn’t you use fall protection? Lindsay Whyte Painters and Decorators found out it’s cheaper on every level
I’m beginning to wonder if people genuinely think they can press a big red button and “turn off gravity”. There…
Fatal Explosions: Ron Salter learns #She’llBeRight not good enough
Hi All, I’ve been following the WorksafeNZ investigation and court proceedings since the fatality first happened at Salter’s Cartage on…
Complete Tragedy – 8 Year Old dies after a fall from height: What can you do to stop an incident at your place?
Hi All, As a mother of an overactive toddler, that thinks gravity need not apply to him, this story of…
Quad Bike Death and Enforceable Undertakings: Zespri pays $250k
Thanks to an experienced PR firm and smart lawyering, Zespri has avoided prosecution and maximum penalties of $1.5 million under…
$380k Fine for Getting a bit Gassy: Another Call to Check your Forklifts and Hazardous Substances
Last week ‘Tasman Tannary’ learned a hard lesson about ventilation and hazardous substances. See the NZ Heralds: Whanganui worker knocked out…
You need fingers to be handy at a mill: Machinery guarding and E Stops save digits
Rebecca McLeod is a senior associate of the firm of Preston Russell Law and she wrote a well versed article…
Heavy Fines Kick In: Rangiora Carpets fined nearly $180k for a Safety Breach
A Christchurch business has learnt that they need to take falls from height seriously, you don’t have to be in…
ACC, WorksafeNZ, SafetyPlus & an Ageing Workforce HSE Business Update
I recently attended the ACC HSE Business Update, here are my thoughts on the presentations. ACC HSE Business Update: What…