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  1. 25 June 2026

    High hazards newsletter – June 2026

    Read about our new technical bulletin on when to notify us about safety-critical element failures or damage, a reminder for territorial authorities, guidance from the IChemE Safety Centre, and a story highlighting the risk of overlooking simple fixes.

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  2. 18 June 2026

    WorkSafe helps hundreds of wood manufacturers lift their safety game

    WorkSafe New Zealand has provided practical safety guidance to hundreds of wood manufacturing businesses, as part of a significant proactive focus on one of the country's most dangerous sectors.

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  3. 10 June 2026

    Technical bulletin: When to notify WorkSafe about safety-critical element failures or damage

    This technical bulletin helps operators of major hazard facilities and petroleum installations understand when they must notify WorkSafe about damage to or failure of a safety-critical element (SCE).

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