by Brent Rice | Nov 27, 2018 | Knowledge Base, Worksafe NZ broadcasts
Identifying a workplace risk, but not following up to ensure it is controlled, is bad health and safety business practice according to WorkSafe. An Auckland business had identified a fall from the platform as a risk and noted that it needed to be correctly installed,...
by Brent Rice | Oct 24, 2018 | Knowledge Base
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by Brent Rice | Oct 2, 2018 | Knowledge Base
The construction industry has the highest percentage of suicide for employed men of any industry in this country. The BRANZ study revealed a “macho” and “bullying” culture that was seen to significantly contribute to the poor mental health of...
by Brent Rice | Sep 20, 2018 | Knowledge Base
Recently I woke up at 4am thinking how blessed I am, then harked back 12 months ago when things weren’t so good. A business and a personal relationship had soured and was very consuming. The recent deaths of two old work colleagues (one by suicide) made me think...
by Brent Rice | Aug 13, 2018 | Knowledge Base
The High Court has determined that recent fines imposed by district courts have been too low, and have raised the bar. If you’re reading this, I suggest you dont keep putting it off…. Read more...
by Brent Rice | May 9, 2018 | Knowledge Base
I was wondering when a case like this would become before the courts. In this instance a company supplied a 2nd hand tractor to a farmer, not having determined the cause of a known brake issue beforehand. Section 42 of the HSW Act is clear about supplying plant....
