Last week one of my clients was informed that they needed to have fire extinguishers in all company vehicles by…
Health and Safety Auditing Checklist Apps, making auditing easier???
The safety geek in me got a little over excited this week because one of my clients showed me IAuditor www.app.safetyculture.io. A…
Z Energy Nails it! – Meaningful Contractor Management from an HSE Perspective
Hi All Recently I heard Francois Barton: Executive Director at Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum speak on the future of safety. He…
Explosions Rock Flood-Crippled Chemical Plant Near Houston: Reminder to get your head around new Hazardous Substances Regulations
This popped up on my news feed recently: Explosions Rock Flood-Crippled Chemical Plant Near Houston. It is a timely reminder that we…
First Prosecution under HSAW 2015 – Entrapment: Company fined $138,500 after worker’s hand severed
Hi All, It’s finally happened, the first prosecution under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. See: NZ Herald: Company fined $138,500…
Getting Hot and Steamy: Dangers of Hot Work
This week think about what hot work your team does. Remember it’s not just welding, grinding and using a gas axe that can cause a…
Growing your safety culture: Thanks HortNZ
HI All, With engagement being a key focus under HSAW 2015, actively growing your health and safety culture has become…
Managing Your Safety Training Providers
Hi All, Here’s something a little different. I’ve been reviewing safety training providers and just checked out Blackwoods safety training courses. I…
Why Brian Gaynor needs to rethink his view on HSE
I had already drafted a rant in my head in response to Brian Gaynor’s article and view on HSE posted…
When Working @ Heights & Confined Space Work Goes Wrong = $104k Fine
If you have anyone on your team that hangs around at heights or works on confined space sites read this Companies…