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Care for customers should be a priority when managing health and safety
The safety of customers and others interacting with a business must be a priority when considering health and safety in the workplace says WorkSafe, and policies in place should be implemented every day.
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CO2 cylinders must be tested and stamped by reputable source
WorkSafe has condemned the actions of a Hutt Valley man after he falsified a safety stamp on a CO2 cylinder and on sold it online.
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Almost half of vehicle-related deaths on farm could be avoided if seatbelts were used
WorkSafe is advising farmers to buckle up after an analysis of vehicle-related fatalities found that nearly half those that occur on farm could have been avoided if a seatbelt was being used.
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MPI sentenced after workers exposed to hazardous chemicals
Communication is vital when multiple businesses come together to carry out work, says WorkSafe.
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Two parties sentenced following Haast fatality
The gas water heater used to supply a shower in which a 12-year-old boy died in 2018, should never have been installed inside the bathroom says WorkSafe.
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Enhancing health and safety innovation in New Zealand
A new monitoring device has been developed to offset the effects of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
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Be vigilant of asbestos during summer DIY and home improvements
WorkSafe New Zealand says people planning summer DIY projects around their homes need to be aware of the risk of asbestos or they’re gambling with the health of themselves and their neighbourhood.
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Kiwi screen sector, leads the world for managing COVID-19
The New Zealand screen sector is being hailed for its innovative approach to managing COVID- 19.
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Business owner fined for obstructing WorkSafe inspector
Business owners are today reminded they are required to work with WorkSafe inspectors carrying out site visits or they run the risk of facing enforcement action.
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