Lance Burdett is a complex human being and reading his bio reflects that he has experienced and seen things that…
Where to now? Phil Parkes, Chief Executive, WorkSafe New Zealand
Phil’s just taken over as CE at WorkSafe and he’s advancing two propositions to reduce the unacceptable death and injury…
Product and Design Safety – What can we learn from the fires at Grenfell Towers UK and Sky City NZ?
I’m a big fan of safety by design and some of the most rewarding work that I have done during…
Anatomically Correct Manual Handling – UK Manual handling at work – A brief guide
This popped up on my LinkedIn feed last week and made me ecstatically happy UK Manual handling at work –…
What Does Your In-House Vehicle Policy Say? “Research into workplace vehicle deaths overdue, says advocates”
In his RNZ report, Phil Pennington raises some interesting points about workplace vehicle deaths. For the full article go to…
Have You Thought About Pandemic Emergency Response in Your Workplace?
The fear is mounting, social media is on fire and it looks like Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is heading our way.…
Nigel Girling and Safety Leadership in the Real World
I recently discovered Nigel Girling’s SAFETY LEADERSHIP: WHAT WE NEED TO LEARN TO MEET FUTURE CHALLENGES on the NZISM website.…
Burning Issues: Fire Season Has Arrived. What can you do to keep your property safe?
The devastation caused by the Australian fires is overwhelming and it’s hard to even comprehend what a fire like that…
Director’s Health and Safety Duties: What happens when a Board or Board Member gets fined or imprisoned?
I started writing about director’s health and safety duties in 2019 when the decision from the Forest View High School…
Workplace Hydration – Luke Michael from Thortz Hydration Shares Some Cool Tips
If you want someone to come and talk to your team about workplace hydration and all the latest cooling PPE…