28/02/2023
This article about engineered stone benches is informative and also disturbing.
Over 90% of engineered stone businesses put bench top workers at risk of fatal lung disease
Homeowners ordering new kitchens probably don’t consider that workers could die from cutting and polishing their gleaming bench tops.
01/10/2022
We have a great opportunity for an admin/sales support role, part-time, (12hrs per week) school hours, located in Mangere Bridge for our boutique H&S consultancy. Opportunities to apply your admin and people skills in this varied position, with potential to develop this role into your own. Interested? Email your CV to [email protected]
20/09/2022
A new guideline resource from the regulator: Keeping healthy and safe while working on the road or roadside.
It is a big document - worth a gander if that is your area of work.
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/road-and-roadside/keeping-healthy-safe-working-road-or-roadside/
08/09/2022
Hot off the press is our September Newsletter - stay current!
September 2022 WSAS Newsletter - Health & Safety News
Children have again been put in extreme danger by the operators of an inflatable slide who showed little regard for health and safety.
01/09/2022
Just one more thing, Dad...
Here's a Father's Day video... it's a goodie.
Thanks to WorkSafe Victoria and Western Bulldogs Community foundation!
Thanks Dad | Father’s Day 2022 - extended
01/09/2022
Carcinogens and airborne risks... Get in the know at the upcoming WorkSafe NZ roadshows. These roadshows are running September to November around the motu and are on between 7am and 3pm. Interactive and will only take about 90mins to visit all the stands etc. Find out more on the regulator's website:
worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-health/carcinogens-and-airborne-risks/carcinogens-and-airborne-risks-roadshows/
Carcinogens and airborne risks roadshows
Learn about identifying and controlling carcinogens and airborne risks at one of our roadshows being held around New Zealand between 20 September and 15 November 2022.
31/07/2022
Electrical Safety Alert: WorkSafe NZ have posted this safety alert which is for all electrical workers required by law to undertake a polarity test prior to doing a connection:
Serious incidents resulting from the use of live polarity testing
This safety alert is for all electrical workers required by law to undertake a polarity test prior to doing a connection.
31/07/2022
Water Blaster Gun explosion - Safety Alert from WorkSafe NZ, the H&S regulator:
3000 PSI water blaster gun - explosion
This incident occurred on 26 November 2020. The operator was using a hired trailerised water blaster in a correct manner, and was experienced in its use. Regular maintenance checks and services had been carried out on the machine.
31/07/2022
Are you signed up to get alerts from WorkSafe NZ, the NZ Health and Safety Regulator? We will share two recent alerts on our page shortly to give an example of the kind of alerts you can receive.
However, get in the know by subscribing today:
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26/07/2022
Looking for a new role? Here's a job fair at Auckland Airport, this Saturday
Auckland Airport Job Fair
Now’s the chance to secure your career in New Zealand’s most dynamic industry. Fly in for the Auckland Airport Jobs Fair on Saturday 30 July 2022.