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The Safe Side | Issue 49
31/08/2023
This month, we cover two cases where the actions taken during a WorkSafe investigation appear to have led to vastly different outcomes. In the first case, two company officers had terms of imprisonment imposed after they deliberately misled WorkSafe investigators. In the second case, WorkSafe announced it will not prosecute after five workers were badly burned, and acknowledged the cooperation of the company during the investigation and the improvements made after the incident. We also have an article on a machine guarding prosecution that again highlights the importance of getting expert advice when a machine is modified.
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The Safe Side | Issue 48
31/07/2023
We almost always focus on the “safety” in “health and safety”. But diseases caused by work are much more likely to kill workers than accidents. In this issue, we look at new research that highlights workers’ exposure to carcinogens in New Zealand workplaces. We also cover three prosecutions that resulted in significant penalties for businesses - a fine of more than $500,000 that stemmed from the tragic death of a man in a Wairoa freezing works, a prosecution in the UK that led to a £1 million fine after a worker lost an eye, and a case in Australia where a fine of AU$730,000 was given to a diving company for reckless conduct even though no one was seriously injured. Finally, we highlight WorkSafe’s guidance on keeping visitors and other persons safe from work-related harm.
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The Safe Side | Issue 47
30/06/2023
This month, we look at two prosecutions arising from the failure to adequately manage machinery hazards, and highlight WorkSafe’s warning that it is increasing its focus and enforcement activity in this area. In addition, we have articles on a private prosecution under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) brought by the father of an injured teenager, a huge fine imposed after the death of a custody officer in the UK, and an unusual case from Australia that arose from the failure to manage the risks of taxidermy. Finally, we cover a prosecution by the ComCom for selling dangerous magnetic toys.
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