HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & DANGEROUS GOODS:Flammable gas – a case study in hazard management By Mike Haley
LPG is a popular fuel andenergy source in our workplaces, homes and restaurants, most commonly in 4.5, 9 and 45kg cylinders. But it’s highly flammable read article
Keeping your workforce safe – it’s not that difficult! By Dr Simon Buckland
As many as a thousand people are dying each year in NZ from exposure to chemicals. Put into context, that’s nearly three times our national annual road toll, and a figure few, if any, New Zealanders would find acceptable. read article
ELECTRICAL SAFETY & MACHINERY GUARDING:Keeping the guard on machine safetyTo help protect the operator from injury, guarding is an essential part of workplace machinery. read article
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY: What is the most common word used by people with NIHL That's a statement, not a question. For the last thirty years or so, the dangers of excessive noise at work have been well documented. So how come thousands are losing their hearing every year? read article
OPINION: Should there be incentives for injury prevention? Motivating workplace safety is an ongoing issue in all businesses. While systems focusing on punishing failure are common, many businesses are now looking at more constructive approaches emphasising incentives for positive behaviour instead. read article
