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WorkSafe accepts enforceable undertaking from Opus International Consultants Limited

This post was originally published on this site             23 October 2018 We have accepted an enforceable undertaking from engineering and infrastructure company Opus International Consultants Limited (trading as ‘WSP Opus’). The enforceable undertaking was granted following an incident in February 2017, when scaffolding collapsed underneath Auckland’s Panmure Bridge and six workers fell into the … Read moreWorkSafe accepts enforceable undertaking from Opus International Consultants Limited

WorkSafe New Zealand and 1080

This post was originally published on this site1 October 2018 The use of 1080 is strictly controlled in New Zealand. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is responsible for approving hazardous substances for use in New Zealand, including 1080 products. Any concerns about the approval of 1080 for use in this country should be raised with … Read moreWorkSafe New Zealand and 1080

WorkSafe launches noise toolkit for businesses and workers

This post was originally published on this site 21 September 2018 From coffee baristas to hairdressers, the health impacts of noise affect more than just those using heavy power equipment. WorkSafe has just launched a set of tools for both employers and workers to use to manage noise in the workplace. Under health and safety … Read moreWorkSafe launches noise toolkit for businesses and workers

World-leading health and safety innovator to join WorkSafe New Zealand

This post was originally published on this site 7 September 2018 One of the world’s most innovative health and safety practitioners is to join WorkSafe New Zealand as Chief Advisor Health and Safety Innovation. Daniel Hummerdal has deep experience in developing new approaches to improving health and safety performance in a work environment, and WorkSafe’s … Read moreWorld-leading health and safety innovator to join WorkSafe New Zealand