Newsletter Issue #01 February 2012

www.isn.co.nz Issue #01, February 2012
PPE ACCESS
HAZMAT HEALTH
INJURY MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENT FOCUS
  PPE

RCNZ

How much are your eyes worth?

In terms of PPE, safety eyewear has advanced considerably compared to what was once available. Eyewear style, comfort, adjustability and variety ensure that eye hazards are minimised.

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  ACCESS

SARNZ wins delegated authority to issue Certificates of Competence

The major restructuring of industry training in New Zealand has created some significant concerns for the scaffolding and rigging industry.

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  HAZMAT

Forklifts and carbon monoxide – a deadly mix

A new Department of Labour campaign is underway to ensure those who work with fuel-powered forklifts are aware of the deadly consequences of carbon monoxide.

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  HEALTH

Bullying

Workplace bullying - what can you do?

Ray was hired as the line manager of a family-run manufacturing business with 20 shop floor staff. He had a reputation for increasing productivity, getting the work done, and straight-talking.

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  INJURY

Drinking and drug use: when does it become a work issue?

What your employees do in their own spare time is their business. Or is it? If they are using alcohol and drugs, and it affects their ability to do their job safely, then it becomes a work issue too.

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  MANAGEMENT

What if...? Planning for the worst case scenario

What you do before a disaster determines the quality of your life and the organisation afterwards! Take a minute to think about this.

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  ENVIRONMENT

Fire protection should be part of initial design

Planning and designing a new building is a complex task and those involved are responsible for developing safe working and living environments for the future tenants of the building.

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  FOCUS

Safe stacking initiative

Bulk stacking practices in Fonterra's global warehouse operations have been the subject of a specific project, that has lead to a dramatic reduction in the number of falling pallets.

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