Five reasons to sort your health and safety plan today
We all know health and safety is an important part of any business. Without a solid plan in place, you run the risk of accidents happening under your watch (and [...]
Look after your “old dogs” and keep everyone safe!
Being experienced doesn’t guarantee you’re a safer worker or better at your job – sometimes being around the block leads to complacency. So, how can employers keep their people safe? [...]
Safety Responsibilities in the Adventure Sector
New Zealand has a global reputation as an adventure tourism destination. A 2013 Tourism NZ study found that 1 in 2 international holiday visitors did some kind of adventure tourism [...]
Near Misses in the Workplace
Every day we experience near misses. Some are closer than others. They're the ones when you know that with just a slight change in circumstances you could have been seriously [...]
Improving Workplace Safety Not a Simple Flick of the Switch
In April 2016, the new Health and Safety at Work Act came into force, significantly increasing penalties for those compromising workplace safety. Courts have served more than $1.7 million in fines [...]
PPE – Why It Makes Good Business Sense
PPE, or Personal Protective Equipment can be expensive so if budgets are tight, do you really need to provide it? Yes. Not only is PPE an essential legal requirement, but [...]
Duty of Care in Health and Safety
Caring for others, whether at home or in the workplace is a human trait most of us experience in one form or another. In legal terms, a duty of care is an [...]
First Aid at Work Makes a Difference
First aid gives employees the knowledge and, more importantly, the confidence to spring into action in an emergency. Whether it's for a customer or colleague, when an emergency happens, knowing what [...]
How to Improve Health & Safety in the Workplace
The implementation of health and safety systems is an ongoing process that requires constant monitoring and adjustment to be most successful. It's a process that is sometimes referred to as [...]
Sun Protection Imperative for Outdoor Workers
UV radiation is a high-energy radiation that can cause damage to human cells. It can result in sunburn and may lead to cancer. New Zealand has one of the highest [...]
Understanding Risk Assessments in Health and Safety
Under the new Health and Safety legislation, assessment of risk is a key part of hazard management in the workplace. Having a good understanding of risk assessment and how to [...]
Health and Safety at your Holiday House or Rental
It’s that time of the year when we escape the cities and the daily grind, rent a little holiday house by the beach, bush or river and unwind for a [...]
