I have run into a number of companies lately that have dealt with their health and safety responsibilities with app-based solutions. On the face of it, these plug and play solutions appear fantastic; all of your staff are now connected to the system and the...
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Alphabet Soup: A Guide to Health and Safety Jargon and Acronyms
A lot of time and work goes into creating a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) system for your company. When first starting your plan, there is a large selection of new terminology, health and safety jargon, and acronyms that are specific to the industry that may be...
Health and Safety Signs NZ – What Safety Signage is Required in New Zealand?
Per standard NZS/AS 1319:1994, safety signs are a legal requirement. You need to have the following three criteria met with your health and safety signs at all times and in any New Zealand business. All signage is designed to do the following: 1. To regulate and...
Sports Health and Safety – Legal Considerations for NZ Sports Clubs
The Health and Safety at Work Act applies to more than businesses offering paid employment. Voluntary organisations, such as sports clubs, are also required to meet the legislation's sports health and safety standards. What should you do to bring your sports club or...
What Is Health and Safety Gap Analysis
Does your company's health and safety policy meet the standards established by NZ health and safety legislation? When it comes to ensuring your workplace meets all safety requirements as required by law, the best approach is often to hire an outside party to perform a...
5 Simple Steps to Promote Workplace Health and Safety in NZ
There's more to increasing workplace efficiency than simply human resource management. Workplace health and safety training in NZ is a necessary (but often overlooked) component of getting the best out of your employees. A proper focus on health and safety ensures...
Coronavirus Workplace Safety in New Zealand – The 4 Alert Levels Explained
If you’re a business owner, you’re responsible for not only your own and your family’s health and safety but also those of your dedicated employees and the customers you serve. Coronavirus workplace safety is important. Your workplace must accommodate new measures and...