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World Day for Safety and Health

Every year on April 28, the International Labour Organisation marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work which is intended to be a global moment to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves some important questions: are we doing enough to protect our workforce? Are we getting the right advice? Are we building safety systems that actually make work safer – or are we just overcomplicating things?

Engage Opinion: Health and Safety Reform in NZ – Clarity or Compromise?

Last week, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, unveiled the first stage of the government’s plan to reform New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA). The changes aim to “cut red tape” and provide clarity for businesses…but as always, the devil is in the detail.

While simplifying compliance sounds a good thing in theory, those of us working at the coalface of health and safety know there’s a fine line between streamlining and sidelining. So, what exactly is changing and what might it mean for businesses and workers alike?

Contextual Data in Safety Decisions

When it comes to workplace safety, data is invaluable. Metrics such as incident rates, near-miss reports, and compliance checklists can provide essential insights into safety performance. However, relying solely on these numbers can lead to a one-dimensional view of safety. This is where contextual data comes in to play.