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Food safety warning issued after cheese dumped in Waikato landfill resold

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New Zealand Food Safety has issued a public warning after becoming aware of the unauthorised sale of cheese that had previously been dumped at...

$848K safety funding rolled out to protect boaties during summer peak

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New funding aimed at reducing harm in high-risk recreational boating environments is being rolled out nationwide ahead of the busy summer season, with $848,000...

WorkSafe lays charge over fatal scissor lift fall at Auckland warehouse

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WorkSafe has laid a charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 following the death of a Chinese national who fell from...

Storm-damaged trees still causing havoc in Southland – WorkSafe

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WorkSafe New Zealand is appealing to Southland farmers to put safety first, following a spike in tip offs about risky handling of wind-damaged trees. Six...

Police issue summer safety reminder after kayaker rescued in Wellington

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Police are urging kayakers to take extra precautions on the water this summer after a recent incident in Wellington prompted a search by the...

All seven injured in Christchurch kindy chemical incident discharged from hospital

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Seven people, including five children, have been discharged from hospital after a chemical mix-up at Kindercare in Woolston caused burns during a slip-and-slide activity. Staff...

Height safety basics missed in preventable fall from pole

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WorkSafe is cautioning all businesses that work at height to review their safety systems, following sentencing for a fall that nearly killed a KiwiRail...

Delivery death underscores power line hazards – WorkSafe

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Businesses and workers must steer clear of power lines and plan work carefully, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following sentencing for a timber delivery that...

New funding structure aims to ‘boost transparency and accountability’ at WorkSafe

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Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced a major overhaul of how WorkSafe New Zealand’s funding is managed, saying the change...

Lower Hutt night market stopped due to health and safety issues

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The Queensgate Night Market in Lower Hutt shut down after just four weeks, following major crowding, traffic problems and safety concerns during its launch. Vendors...

WorkSafe planning one thousand farm inspections before the end of the year

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With agriculture still over-represented in workplace fatalities, WorkSafe is implementing a proactive approach to protecting farm workers this spring. New Zealand's workplace health and safety...

Government moves to cut red tape in construction with reform of scaffolding and safety rules

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The Government is launching a major consultation with the construction industry aimed at simplifying health and safety rules, particularly around scaffolding and prequalification processes. Workplace...

Government overhauls WorkSafe

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WorkSafe New Zealand is set to undergo major changes as the Government shifts the agency's focus from enforcement to guidance and support for businesses...

My Food Bag recalls sesame seed products due to Salmonella risk

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My Food Bag has issued a recall for sesame seed products included in three weeks of its meal programme, citing potential salmonella contamination. The recall...

NZ urged to ban engineered stone over Silicosis risks

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A group of unions and public health experts is advocating for a ban on engineered stone, citing the material's links to the lung disease...

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand issue urgent recall of Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies after hospitalisations

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A recall notice has been issued by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand for Uncle Frog's mushroom gummies following reports of severe reactions. Perth resident...

Essente Mixed Nuts recalled due to undeclared hazelnut allergen

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Davis Trading Company Ltd is recalling its Essente brand Mixed Nuts (250g) after discovering the presence of undeclared hazelnuts. The recall affects all batches and...

Hubbards recalls breakfast cereal due to packaging error and undeclared allergens

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Hubbards is recalling its 'BeMighty Blueberry & Seeds' granola after a packaging mistake led to the inclusion of undeclared allergens. A batch of Hubbards' Simply...

Whangarei Boys’ High School Board of Trustees charged over caving trip death

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WorkSafe has charged the Whangārei Boys High School Board of Trustees for health and safety failures related to the death of a student a...

Name release: Workplace death, Newland, Ashburton District

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Police can now name the man who died in a workplace incident in Newland, Ashburton District, on 16 April. He was Henry Wild, aged 22. 'Our...

Work site death, Mt. Wellington

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A worker was killed in a tragic incident at a construction site in Mount Wellington after being struck by a falling gate. According to a...

Safety boost for Police speed camera operators

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WorkSafe has accepted a binding commitment from the New Zealand Police to improve safety for speed camera operators, after one was critically injured in...

Apprentice builder killed by falling framing – WorkSafe Investigation

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The death of a teenager on a Bay of Plenty building site is yet another example of why the construction sector needs to up...

Worker nearly buried alive in trench collapse

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A worker had to use his hands and a spade to dig his workmate free from 20 cubic metres of dirt when a trench...

Child struck by teen forklift driver

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WorkSafe is cautioning that worksites are not the place for childcare, in response to the case of a five-year-old being run over in a...

Falling beam crushed worker

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The death of a 21-year-old in the construction sector shows how easily stopgap measures can endanger workers, WorkSafe New Zealand says. Aidan Paszczuk was removing...

‘Hand injury again highlights need to train staff to keep them safe’ – WorkSafe

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WorkSafe New Zealand says an incident where a worker was seriously injured underlines the importance of training staff to keep them safe. On 15 November...

Asbestos prosecutions highlight room to improve – WorkSafe

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WorkSafe New Zealand says two recent court cases show Aotearoa still has a long way to get asbestos management right. Asbestos remains the country’s number...

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