Browsing: Hazardous Materials
Guidelines for managing asbestos in soil
BRANZ has launched the new industry guidelines for assessing and managing asbestos in soil. Continue →
Two sides of the same coin
WorkSafe accepts enforceable undertaking from Zespri, while the court delivers Tasman Tanning a $380K fine for a repeat offence. Continue →
New focus on hazardous substance safety
Hazardous substances are widely used across New Zealand workplaces, so it’s important to know the risks and how to protect people from harm. Continue →
Certified assurance for dealing with asbestos
At the moment there are no Certified Audit Bodies (CAB) auditing to the WorkSafe scheme for asbestos which comes into force in April 2018. Continue →
Inspection doors protect in harsh environments
Intertec has developed a unique inspection door for outdoor equipment protection enclosures. Continue →
New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action
Local outdoor smokefree action is growing rapidly around New Zealand, according to new research from the University of Otago, Wellington. Continue →
Cleaner air for Manukau precast concrete workers
Nine Manukau precast concrete companies are better equipped to protect nearly 1,000 staff from potential airborne hazards at work, thanks to a WorkSafe New Zealand initiative. Continue →
New meter measures electromagnetic fields
A new meter does the job of three meters in one, measuring magnetic field, electric field and radio frequency strength to help keep workers safe. Continue →
Changes ahead for laboratories
There will be new requirements for laboratories when the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations come into force on 1 December. Continue →
New system for hazardous substances management
A new system for managing hazardous substances in New Zealand will come into force in December 2017. Continue →
Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide
Industrial gas sensing equipment manufacturer Photonic Innovations Ltd has partnered with Active Refrigeration to form its first New Zealand-wide distribution agreement. Continue →
Clear disregard for safety proves expensive
Sub-optimal demolition work of three residential buildings placed workers and neighbours at significant risk of asbestos exposure and landed the home owner with a large clean-up bill, WorkSafe says. Continue →
A new era in managing hazardous substances
New Zealand’s system for managing hazardous substances is changing to reflect the government’s health and safety reform, Environmental Protection Authority Senior Policy Advisor Tania van Maanen explains
The rules around managing risks to workers using hazardous substances will be transferred from the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) and regulations implemented by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSW) and regulations implemented by WorkSafe New Zealand. Continue →
Call for review of toxic gas at ports
The Green Party is calling on WorkSafe and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake an urgent review of the ongoing use of methyl bromide – a highly toxic fumigant – at ports across the country. Continue →
New research to improve asbestos disease diagnosis
Australia’s Asbestos Diseases Research Institute has begun new research that aims to improve diagnosis of one of the most aggressive forms of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Continue →
Measures taken to deal with likely asbestos discovery
The Dunedin City Council has taken a range of precautionary measures following the discovery of what is likely to be asbestos under a Logan Park sportsfield. Continue →
The new H&S at Work Act has severe penalties for neglect of chemical and hazardous material safety
The 2017 Hazardous Substances Management Summit is part of the annual Safety 360 event held in Auckland, March 21-22, 2017. Continue →
Australia asbestos awareness campaign shows way for New Zealand
Australia’s National Asbestos Awareness Week holds valuable lessons for local companies and workers. Continue →
Asbestos removal begins at QEII Park
Asbestos remediation work is getting underway at QEII Park from Monday 21 November as Christchurch City council prepares the site for a busy period of development. Continue →