Dr John Green is a Safety II Champion and Director HSE for the Battersea Power Station Development (UK). Back in…
Health and Safety
I’m Embarrassed! Guess What I Won’t Be Doing While Driving From Now On?
Even before I got into safety, I’ve always been a “Be the change you want to see,” (Indra Gandhi quote)/…
Anatomy of an Accident: What happens when you know the plane will have a forced landing?
The YouTube video P-51 Engine Out, Off-Airport Landing – full analysis shows pilot Mark Levy having an extremely candid discussion with Richard…
How much will a workplace accident cost me? NZ High Court brings clarity to fines and reparations
Last week the High Court reviewed several cases involving WorksafeNZ v.s. Stumpmaster Ltd, Tasman Tanning Company and Niagara Sawmilling Company…
Getting a Bit Gassy: Generators, Industrial Heaters and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Going a bit pink because you’ve had carbon monoxide poisoning is an unpleasant experience, as six New Plymouth workers found…
How does Domestic Violence Affect Workplace Safety?
Big news in the HR/HSE world: Green MP Jan Logie’s Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Bill has passed into law.…
Workplace Safety has a Branding Issue and Why Firefighters Aren’t Invincible.
When is work on the roading corridor not dangerous? When can you ignore the Code of practice for Temporary Traffic…
Reflections on the Epic Cave Search and Rescue Operation in Thailand.
An article in The Guardian posted on Monday 9th July 2018 Thailand cave rescue: how did the boys get out?…
A Burning Issue: How Can You Help Employees Stop Smoking?
The Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990 and Smoke-Free Regulations 2007 are absolute about worksites (vehicles included) being smoke-free. However, anyone who…
Nailed It! What an Outstanding Director (Officer) Looks Like Under HSAW 2015
NAILED IT! Are words I’d used to describe Mike O’Donnell’s (MOD’s) Opinion piece about what it is like to be…