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Welcome Haere Mai
The days are getting lighter and longer and many of us will be looking forward to summer arriving, and a well-deserved break from work. This issue of WorkSite Watch is all about staying safe where you live, and work. We've put the spotlight on health and safety in the workplace, and searched out some useful links to help you enjoy your time off. The team here at WorkSite wish you a happy holiday season. | |
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Summertime accidents.
Let's reverse the trend. |
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Did you know there are more fatal accidents at work in the summertime? A recent study by the Department of Labour on seasonal workplace fatalities has brought to light some interesting facts. In New Zealand, you are more likely to suffer a fatal work-related injury if you are a male; working in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors; and over 35. The study also found that more injuries happened between 10.30-12.30 in the morning, and 2.30-3.30 in the afternoon. Safety on the job is everyone's responsibility, so let's work together to reverse the trend and lower the number of injuries between December and May each year.
Read a summary of the study on summer and autumn workplace fatalities, and download a useful guide to preventing seasonal fatalities
Or read and download the full report on the Causative Factors Associated with Summertime Workplace Fatalities | |
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It costs less to have a safe workplace.
Work-related injuries occur in New Zealand every day - there were 253,064 in the year ended June 2005. Employers and business owners can learn simple strategies to prevent workplace injuries and work out the actual cost of an injury, with ACC's online Injury Cost calculator.
Keep your place safe and secure.
The holidays are often a busy time for burglars and opportunist thieves. Neighbourhood Support New Zealand offers some simple and practical tips to secure your home or workplace while you're on holiday.
Create your own work safe tips.
If you work in an office or industry situation, ACC has a useful and free online tool to help you create and print customised workplace safety information to use in your workplace. Find out more here.
Lighting your Christmas tree
Whether at home or at work, make sure fairy lights are the only thing lighting up your Christmas tree these holidays. Check out these tips to prevent your tree catching alight and starting a fire. | |
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Public holidays. Know the facts.
Some of us will be working over the holiday season, and employees working on a public holiday have certain rights and entitlements. Find out more here.
Seasonal work. Pick the perfect job.
If you're looking for temporary work over the summer, or you know someone who is keen to work and travel in New Zealand, take a look at the WorkSite guide to seasonal work. You'll find quick links to the latest job opportunities.
Planning the holidays.
Do you need to plan holiday leave for yourself, or advise staff on the public holidays coming up? We have the definitive guide to New Zealand public holiday dates in 2007 and 2008.
A survival guide
We've searched out links to information to help you survive the holidays. The WorkSite guide to life outside of work has quick links to events happening around New Zealand, ideas to keep the kids busy, and tips to keep you safe when you're out and about. | |
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