by Brent Rice | Jun 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
It still amazes me that PCBUs still fail to consider what could potentially go wrong when inadequately trained and supervised staff are sent out to worksites. Click on the link below.... by Brent Rice | Sep 23, 2021 | Knowledge Base, Uncategorized
Legal considerations: Any collecting, storing, sharing of information must be done in accordance with the Privacy Act. A person has the right to refuse medical treatment under the Bill of Rights Act. A worker has to disclose their vaccination status where their work... by Brent Rice | Aug 30, 2021 | Knowledge Base
On average there is one truck driver killed every month, so how come road deaths where people are working, are not in the Worksafe NZ stats – or even investigated under the H&S law? Maria Slade from the Spinoff investigates – excellent investigation!... by Brent Rice | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Scaffold will only keep workers safe if erected by a competent person W Gartshore Limited is a construction company which specialises in shop fit-outs and retail joinery. In September 2018 the company was involved in a shop fit-out at Westfield Manukau Shopping Centre... by Brent Rice | Feb 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
What if the corona virus creates a problem in Aotearoa New Zealand? Worksafe NZ have come up with a plan – via MBIE, to guide businesses through the minefield…..... by Brent Rice | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
I find ‘The Block’ cringeworthy for two reasons; The producers intentionally put the contestants under pressure. They can edit whatever they like to create whatever they like – mainly controversy Regardless of what anybody thinks, the contestants... by Brent Rice | Sep 23, 2019 | Worksafe NZ broadcasts
A recent study by The Lancet Oncology highlights concerns around the standard of diagnosis and treatment being offered in New Zealand compared to similar countries. But WorkSafe New Zealand says that a greater focus needs to be placed on prevention, and protecting...
by Brent Rice | Jul 17, 2019 | Knowledge Base
So called ‘Safety Organisations’ in the construction arena are calling a truce to end turf wars – apparently to make the industry safer. This announcement made just before Workplace Relations Minister Iain Lees-Galloway made an announcement to clear... by Brent Rice | Jun 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
This recent Worksafe NZ prosecution highlights the importance of S.34 of the HSW Act. A few ‘5 minute chats’ (talking to one another about what could potentially go wrong) would almost certainly prevented two guys getting badly hurt……. read... 