Displaying items by tag: WORKSAFE

Friday, 11 December 2020 10:55

Ensure vehicles are safe - WorkSafe

WorkSafe is reminding people that if a vehicle’s safety features are compromised, no one should drive it.

Published in General News
Monday, 28 September 2020 12:06

Check your fuel tanks, farmers

Farmers are being warned to check their fuel tanks following a fuel tanker driver being seriously injured on a farm.

Published in General News

It took 10 minutes for co-workers to free the victim’s hand from the machine.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 28 January 2020 12:01

Safety mindset must change

WorkSafe NZ is calling on farmers and other rural businesses to treat health and safety as more than a compliance issue.

Published in General News
Friday, 25 October 2019 08:55

Shonky work scuppers safety

Recent news that roll bars will be mandatory on quads in Australia within 24 months prompts the question: what’s going to happen in New Zealand?

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 March 2019 12:38

Brake failure brings big fine

A Gore farm machinery company’s shoddy repairs to a tractor have landed it with a fine of $239,063 and reparations of $103,459 awarded to an injured farm worker.

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 January 2019 13:50

ACC initiative to make workplace healthier, safer

ACC will invest $22 million into workplace injury prevention grants and subsidies.

Published in General News
Thursday, 20 December 2018 14:10

Be safe on the farm this summer

Summer is a busy time on the farm, but it’s also among the most hazardous periods for accidents, says WorkSafe NZ

Published in General News
Monday, 15 October 2018 08:47

Keeping safety simple

Onfarm injuries are at their highest in the beginning of spring — here's how you can prevent them.

Published in Management

WorkSafe is warning employers that fatigue from long hours of work must not compromise worker safety.

Published in General News
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