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Christmas is fast approaching! Did you know company health and safety responsibilities extends to the work Christmas party? Even if it is...
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- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Headphones at Work
Use of headphones are becoming more popular within the workplace. Working from home have given people flexibility of setting their own...
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- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Employee Burnout
In 2019 World Health Organisation (WHO) officially recognised employee burnout as a occupational chronic stress illness resulting from...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
PPE Compliance
Is your PPE compliant to AS/NZ Standards? No one can miss the bright orange glow of hi-viz being worn on the worksite but did you know...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health problems are common, with nearly one in two New Zealanders likely to meet the criteria for a mental illness at some time...
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- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
Environmental and Sustainability
Following New Zealand’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Central and Local Government will require all procurement...
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Managing Thermal Comfort
Winter is on its way and a common issue (and often a daily debate) is what the workplace temperature should be set at. This result in...
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
Lock Out and De-energise
Using Lock Out and De-energising procedures are important to complete to ensure machinery or equipment maintenance work can be completed...
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Lighting In The Workplace
Winter lighting can bring with it some risks to the workplace or even enhance other workplace risks due to poor visibility. Natural...
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Hi-Viz Clothing
We often get asked about the best clothing and personal protective equipment for using on site. To be honest we tend to eliminate or...
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Health Monitoring
We have all heard of health monitoring, but what exactly is it? and when do we go about conducting health monitoring? What is Health...
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- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
Covid-19 Vaccines, Know Your Position
The information sourced primarily for the basis of this article is from MBIE. OHS Consultants Limited Incorporating Take 5 assumes no...
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- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Communication
Communication is key in health and safety. Without effective and thorough communication, incidents are more likely to occur. Here are...
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- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Cold and Flu
Cold and flu season is quickly approaching us and it is important that we start to take preventative actions to reduce the spread of...
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- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
PCBU & Officers Explained
We want to ensure that you understand what the term “officer” interprets as under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. If you are an...
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- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Promote Health & Wellbeing at Work
The past few days have been a struggle for everyone in New Zealand and it is okay to not be okay. At times like this it is important for...
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- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Are you fit for work?
Coming back from holidays we all need to Take 5 and revise what it takes to be fit for work while getting back into the rhythm. 1. Are...
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- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Alcohol and Drugs at Work
It is that time of year again, the social calendar is ramping up with NZ Cup Week about to take off and Christmas party invitations going...
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