Hi All, I’ve been following the WorksafeNZ investigation and court proceedings since the fatality first happened at Salter’s Cartage on…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Why is Good Parenting Similar to Safety Leadership?
The website Peace Quarters posted this article Harvard Psychologists Say: Parents Who Raise ‘Good’ Kids, Do These 5 Things! I…