Health and Safety stories
The new guidance aims to close safety gaps for forklift users after outdated 1995 rules were found to be unfit for modern operations.
Businesses face prosecution if they conceal evidence during WorkSafe probes into hazardous substance incidents, the agency says.
A forestry exporter has been fined after a worker suffered surgery for arm injuries when unsafe imported equipment trapped his wrist at Northport.
Long hours online can harm staff health, but timed breaks and app limits can help cut screen exposure without hurting productivity.
Contractors face safety breaches and possible harm unless they assess hazards, train staff and stock proper first aid gear.
Poor training at a Hawke’s Bay meatworks left a 17-year-old with partial finger amputations, and the company has been fined and ordered to pay reparations.
Real-world subdivision design projects are giving civil engineering students hands-on experience tackling housing and water shortages across New Zealand.
A preventable fall from an unguarded void has left one builder paralysed and unable to work, prompting hefty fines for two firms.
Engagement rose among Filipino construction workers after MATES in Construction New Zealand's first Tagalog mental health training, staff said.
Poor workplace design and repetitive tasks can trigger aches, injuries and chronic pain, with risk rising as more factors combine.
Road workers and motorists could face fewer delays as traffic management shifts to site-specific risk assessments under new guidance.
WorkSafe says exposure to cancer-causing agents remains widespread, with 57.5% of workers probably affected, raising work-related death risks.
Water-damaged homes can expose residents to spores that trigger asthma, respiratory infections and other health problems.
Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.
Operators could face new competency checks as WorkSafe seeks feedback on rules covering mining and quarrying certificates of competence.
Modelling suggests scrapping the seven-day rule could lift hospital admissions and deaths by up to 25% over six months.
Offshore wind could help bridge Australia’s huge clean-power gap, with grid demand set to double by 2050 under net zero plans.
With injuries and labour shortages biting, wearable robotics are being trialled to cut strain, lift productivity and keep workers on the job.
A new industry panel will shape New Zealand’s switch to risk-based roadworks safety rules, with 12 appointees chosen from 38 applicants.
A father left with 11 surgeries after a 12-metre fall will receive reparation as the council is held accountable for safety lapses at the festival.
