Manage the risks you can’t see with our workplace psychosocial checklist

Workplace safety is about more than hard hats and safety rails. Under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, employers must manage psychosocial risks at work — not just physical ones. The trouble is, these risks can be harder to spot than physical dangers. Here’s a simple checklist to bring hidden hazards to […]

How to keep your people safe when the pressure’s on

‘Farming consists of a never-ending list of tasks and constant reprioritisation. However, we cannot let those challenges contribute to loss of life or injury.’ — WorkSafe NZ Whether you’re managing livestock, packing fruit, pruning vines, or preparing for planting, seasonal pressure doesn’t have to come at the cost of safety. Make health and safety part […]

Time to review your health and safety plan?

Good health and safety (H&S) practice is a vital part of any business, but when was the last time you checked your company’s health and safety plan? Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, both “Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking” (PCBU) and workers (including employees and contractors) have health and safety duties […]