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

April 9, 2025

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?

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Contextual Data in Safety Decisions

March 20, 2025

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.

The Illusion of Safety: Why Metrics Alone Aren’t Enough

February 4, 2025

In the world of workplace health and safety, we often rely on metrics and data to assess how well we’re doing. Decreasing injury rates, zero-incident milestones, and completed compliance checklists are celebrated as evidence of a “safe” workplace but do these metrics truly reflect safety? Or are they giving us an illusion of safety that…
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End-of-Year Workplace Safety Checks: Wrapping Up the Year Right

December 11, 2024

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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