Employees don’t believe their companies are prepared for emergencies

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Only half of employees believe their workplaces are prepared for a severe emergency, according to a safety survey conducted by Staples, the Framingham, Mass. office supply company. Despite recent natural disasters, two-thirds of employees said their companies have not reas ...
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Safe work Australia month

October is Safe Work Australia Month, which raises awareness of the importance of health and safety in the workplace. Being proactive about health and safety in your workplace can reduce injuries, increase your staff productivity, and may even save a life! Get involved! Advertisement To promote ...
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WorkSafe to prosecute after fatality at brewery

WorkSafe New Zealand will launch a prosecution after the death of a Port Chalmers man at Speight's Brewery, it has been confirmed.     Ralph Ashenhurst (48), of Port Chalmers, died in Dunedin Hospital on April 2 from injuries received when he fell while  &nbs ...
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NZ chicken factory pair fired after riding conveyor belt

Two young men were fired from Tegel Foods' chicken factory in New Plymouth after riding a conveyor belt and putting footage of the event on social media. Kaleb Parkinson, 21, and a co-worker rode on a conveyor belt while machinery had broken down elsewhere and the workers were waiting for engineers ...
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How Safe is Your Workplace?

When deciding whether to accept a job, the usual considerations such as salary and location typically apply. However, few people think about workplace safety when deciding on an employer, but they should. Workplace safety is actually one of the most important factors to consider, and if you work in ...
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