by Tony Collins | Feb 11, 2011 | Training
Figure 1 Trench Safety I’ve heard a safety professional describe a trench as a grave without the ends. They were referring to the fact that unless the trench is shaped and shored (using wood etc to support the face of the trench walls) correctly then it can...
by Tony Collins | Feb 10, 2011 | Safety Equipment
Wearing Safety Equipment (PPE) New Zealand Safety law requires us to identify and then control hazards, which may mean wearing of personal protective equipment. Having determined the only control option available is use of PPE, then it is critical employers ensure PPE...
by Tony Collins | Jan 23, 2011 | Culture
OSH Safety and Employees Use Of Cell Phones While Driving For over a year now a OSH safety enhancing law on the use of cell phones while driving has been in place, but personally I have seen little change. I was reminded of this only last week driving behind a car...
by Tony Collins | Jan 21, 2011 | Systems
Sex Industry Workplace Health and Safety Guide When New Zealand passed the Prostitution Reform Bill in 2003, the Government regulator led the development of a guide for workplace Health and Safety in the sex industry. Sex Industry – A Guide to Occupational...
by Tony Collins | Jan 17, 2011 | Legislation
How Much Will A Workplace Health And Safety Fine Cost? A recent High Court appeal in New Zealand has significantly increased the workplace health and safety fines. Now the fines have increased with a low culpability fine starting at $50,000, which is 10x greater than...