Health And Safety
LPG contaminant causes heating faults
A dozen contaminated LPG supplies have led industry leaders to put an investigation team together.
Double amputee and New York marathoner Ian Winson
When Ian Winson was taken to hospital in June 2011 his injuries were unlike any the doctors and surgeons had dealt with before. He'd been on his hands and knees inspecting a water pipe for leaks in an… Audio
Meatworker awarded $25,000 after face impaled on hook
A meatworker whose face was impaled on a hook has been awarded 25 thousand dollars in damages. Audio
Attacked man joins dog regulation calls
An elderly man attacked by an American bulldog in Kaikohe is calling on the council to do something about vicious dogs in the town.
Water Safety says children's lives at risk if Building (Pools) Amendment Bill not changed
Water Safety New Zealand is disappointed that a bill before Parliament would mean spa pools and hot tubs do not have to be separately fenced. Audio
Health and Safety
Those in the Trades are confused about new and "bizarre" Health and Safety rules. Audio
Pitbull put down after attacking boy
The pitbull that mauled a young boy's face last week has been put down as calls for stronger dog regulations continue.
Are some dogs dangerous or are their owners to blame?
South Auckland residents are split on what's needed to stop dog attacks, after what is thought to be the fourth mauling of a child in four months. Audio
Real razor in school play
Employment lawyer Kathryn Dalziel discusses the Health and Safety concerns around the St Kentigern College school play razor incident. Audio
Sweeney Todd: a cautionary tale for schools
Schools across the country will be taking a Health and Safety lesson from Saint Kentigern's. Audio
Farming tech to help with new safety rules
An online app has been created to help farmers stick to the new health and safety rules.
No charges after man killed by tonnes of rock
Worksafe New Zealand will not lay charges over a man's death under 1000 tonnes of sandstone rock at a North Canterbury quarry last year.
What you need to know about the new Health and Safety act
The new health and safety act comes into effect today with a raft of new requirements for businesses, employees, events organisers and volunteers. The act stems from the aftermath of the Pike River… Audio
New law aims to usher in safer workplaces
New health and safety rules that come into force today will mean more people make it home safely at the end of the working day, say business and trade unions.
Auckland unsafe, councillor tells police
A prominent Auckland councillor is demanding police do more in downtown Auckland to make it safer for students.
Waitara's sewerage system fails twice in a week
Waitara's sewerage system has failed for the second time in a week, with sewage discharged into the sea.
Union heartened by Bunnings' new defibrillators
Bunnings is set to put defibrillators in five stores after a union said the company removed three of the devices, including some bought through staff fundraising.
Guest - Katie Milne
It's been a good year for West Coast farmer Katie Milne; first she was named Dairy Woman of the Year and this week won the rural category in the Women of Influence awards. Audio
The 'human factor' in disaster mitigation
Professor Patrick Hudson is a psychologist and one of the world's leading authorities on the human factor in the management of safety with nearly 30 years experience in a variety of high-hazard… Audio
Woodhouse ignored advice from officials over worm farms
The Government repeatedly ignored the advice and concerns of officials and used data it was told could be "highly misleading" when it brought in new health and safety rules. Audio