Health and Safety stories
Two employers were fined after a worker’s arm was crushed during an x-ray machine removal, in a case WorkSafe says was easily avoidable.
A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.
The court also ordered more than GBP £165,000 in reparations after investigators found unsafe handling of unsecured beams exposed staff to deadly crushing risks.
Flexible working could slash office costs and give staff a workspace near home, as Regus pitches on-demand offices to firms.
Workplace testing could face legal scrutiny unless employers use accredited providers that follow the new Australian and New Zealand standard.
An Invercargill electrical contractor has been fined after a worker suffered serious burns in an arc flash during switchboard work at a pumping station.
Poor ventilation and missing protective gear left workers exposed to solvent vapours that can cause unconsciousness and death in minutes.
A freight cage falling three metres left a worker with back injuries, prompting a GBP £250,000 fine and fresh warnings over forklift safety.
A new survey shows many under-35 farmers say fatigue and stress are hurting safety, with two thirds linking wellbeing issues to accidents.
The semi-automated machine is helping a Sunshine Coast earthmover cut operator fatigue, improve accuracy and save material on a roadworks job.
WorkSafe says the transport sector’s toll is rising after a teenage worker was killed in a container unloading accident, with Altranz fined.
Workplaces that rely on a single dust reading or PPE could miss airborne hazards, WorkSafe New Zealand warns, risking worker illness.
A Christchurch food maker has been fined after a worker lost a thumb while cleaning an inadequately guarded blending machine.
Unsecured tools in vans can turn deadly in a crash, with police and safety experts urging cargo barriers to protect drivers and passengers.
High workloads and poor work-life balance are driving poor mental health at work, prompting a new free guide for employers.
A worker suffered life-changing burns after a press was switched on mid-task, prompting a GBP £365,000 fine and GBP £60,000 reparation.
Higher odds of coronary heart disease and atrial fibrillation were found among Hispanic/Latino workers exposed to metals or pesticides at work.
With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.
Contractors and subcontractors face fresh losses as Arrow’s collapse highlights mounting pressure and disputes over risk in New Zealand building work.
The firm was fined NZD $315,000 and ordered to pay reparations after a worker suffered crush injuries in a roller accident.
