Safety Talks

Using a Risk Matrix

Health and Safety is all about understanding and controlling hazards and risks. Without understanding what hazards and risks are within a...

Communication

Communication is key in health and safety. Without effective and thorough communication, incidents are more likely to occur. Here are...

Certified Handlers

Are certified handlers required at all businesses that handle hazardous substances? Businesses only require a certified handler if you...

Take Care of your Back

Back injuries are a very common injury within New Zealand. Many of these injuries are caused from lifting excessive weight or lifting...

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...

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...

GHS7 Hazardous Substances

The seventh revised edition of the Global Harmonised System (GHS7) has been adopted as New Zealand’s official hazard classification...

Welding Safety

Welding presents several hazards to those who are undertaking the activity and others who are in the vicinity. It is important that you...

Hazardous Substance Register

Hazardous Substances refer to chemicals or substances which can be toxic, corrosive and cause harm to people, animals or the environment....

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