27 August 2026

Remote and isolated work

This safety alert covers the importance of being safe and staying connected when working remotely or isolated from others.

26 August 2026

Unguarded farm machinery can change lives in seconds

WorkSafe is reminding farmers to make sure all machinery guards are in place and regularly checked after a farm worker suffered life-changing injuries when he became entangled in an unguarded power take-off (PTO) shaft on a Wairarapa dairy farm.

20 August 2026

Check for asbestos before undertaking high-pressure spraying on roofs

This safety alert is a reminder to consider whether asbestos-containing materials (ACM) may be present before carrying out high-pressure water spraying or using compressed air. Disturbing ACM can release asbestos fibres and contaminate surrounding areas, posing risks to workers, occupants, and others nearby.