What is a positive safety culture? Humans by nature are highly influenced by our environment and those around us. When entering a new workplace, we are likely to adapt to our surroundings rather than go against the flow, even if … Read More
Workplace safety
Has the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 made workplaces in New Zealand safer?
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and has it been effective in improving health and safety in New Zealand? The Health and Safety at Work act 2015 (HSWA) came into effect on 4th April 2016 and … Read More
Is Your Lone Worker Policy ‘Fit for Purpose’ in 2016?
Right now, I’m lone working. Granted, the security of my home office probably isn’t causing my employer sleepless nights, but I’m lone working nonetheless. Lone workers come in many different guises. With new Sentencing Council guidelines for breaches of Duty … Read More