Workplace Health & Safety stories
The accolade highlights tighter safety controls and stronger audit scores at the St Helens manufacturer, with only one lost-time accident in five years.
Workplace safety professionals will gather in Singapore in November 2026 for seminars and workshops on APAC health and safety standards.
Businesses face new compliance guidance as WorkSafe begins consulting on three draft industry-led approved codes of practice.
A new report says practical workplace health measures can lift performance and resilience, but many employers still need a starting point.
Businesses are set for more guidance and lighter enforcement as WorkSafe pivots towards support, though some groups say consultation is still missing.
Changing drug patterns are forcing New Zealand employers to tighten testing and training as cannabis stays widespread and cocaine edges higher.
Singapore will host the Asia-Pacific debut of the UK health and safety exhibition this November, drawing 3,000 professionals.
Smaller builders could struggle to meet the costs of tougher risk management as WorkSafe shifts towards education and culture over prosecution.
Builders will follow new Covid-19 rules from 3 December, with simpler site guidance and fresh advice on vaccinations, mental health and risks.
Businesses must shift to contactless operations, remote work and tighter checks as Delta-driven Alert Level 3 curbs customer access.
Thirteen finalists have been shortlisted for national recognition after a record number of entries to the 2018 Site Safe awards.
Many firms face fines or imprisonment unless they check contractor and workplace safety under New Zealand’s new law.
