As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and prepare for the year ahead. For businesses, this means conducting crucial end-of-year safety checks to ensure the workplace is ready for a fresh start next year. From ensuring compliance to safeguarding your team over the holiday break, these checks are a vital…
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The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) regulations in New Zealand are designed to ensure the safe use, storage, and transportation of hazardous substances.
Without preparation, emergencies can have severe consequences, however, a well-designed emergency plan allows businesses to protect their employees and respond swiftly when the unexpected occurs.
No matter how sophisticated your safety systems are, human slip ups remains one of the leading causes of workplace accidents. While systems and processes are essential for maintaining a safe environment, people are at the core of every workplace, and human error is inevitable.
A proactive safety culture is one where potential hazards are identified and addressed before they lead to serious incidents. It shifts the focus from reacting to accidents after they happen to anticipating and preventing them altogether.
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, however, many organizations still overlook the direct impact that mental health and psychosocial harm can have on workplace safety.
By blindly following “good safety practices” without questioning their actual real world effectiveness, organisations may be overlooking critical blind spots that can lead to dangerous consequences.
As New Zealand transitions from spring into the warmer months of summer, businesses must be proactive in addressing seasonal health and safety challenges. This period brings specific risks that, if not managed effectively, can impact employee well-being and productivity.
Health and safety is a crucial aspect of any business, however, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overcomplicating your approach, leading to confusion, inefficiency, and frustration amongst your staff.
In the realm of health and safety, the focus has traditionally been on preventing incidents by enforcing rules, procedures, and controls. However, as industries evolve, so too must our approach to safety.
