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The Safe Side | Issue 74
11/12/2025
Falls from height remain a leading cause of death and injury for workers. In this month’s issue, we look at two recent convictions of companies on each side of the Tasman after a worker died and another sustained devastating injuries. We also cover the new “Statement of Intent” from WorkSafe which signals a greater emphasis on education and engagement with businesses, and more enforceable undertakings in place of prosecutions. Finally, we have articles on Victoria, Australia’s new regulations to make psychological health a priority for employers, and Auckland Council’s latest prosecutions under the Resource Management Act. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday over the summer break.
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The Safe Side | Issue 73
18/11/2025
This month, we look at the latest enforceable undertaking accepted by WorkSafe after a Kura endangered the safety of a group of students who went on a river float activity down the Waikato River using pool toys and noodles. We also have an article about a 2019 crash between a van and an off-road logging truck on a private forestry road that killed four workers and the Coroner’s unusual decision to refer the case back to WorkSafe to investigate under the Health and Safety at Work Act. In addition, we cover a massive AU$1.43 million fine imposed on a company and its director for failing to manage workplace fatigue after a delivery worker died in a road crash. Finally, and following the severe October gales, we briefly touch on guidance for the construction industry on preparing for the hazards of high winds.
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The Safe Side | Issue 72
13/10/2025
Last year, New Zealand’s poor safety performance cost the country $5.4 billion according to a new report by economist Shamubeel Eaqub for the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum. In this issue, we look at some of the key findings from the Forum’s report. We also have articles about the recent sentencing of a scaffolding company after a nine-metre-high scaffold fell on a busy road in Auckland; and the tragic death of a 16-year-old Queenslander while gaining work experience. Finally, we briefly cover the just published “Approved code of practice: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations” which aims to increase the safety of workers in New Zealand’s most deadly industry.
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