PAS 13 Steel Barrier Testing: What It Is and Why It Matters.
(Originally posted on Vanguard Group) Heard of PAS 13 but don’t have the first clue what it’s all about? If you’re operating in a workplace where you require separation between pedestrians, heavy machinery, forklifts, or other materials handling equipment (MHE), you’ve come to the right place to find out. Workplaces rely on safety solutions, such…
DEXTERS NZ LTD ACQUIRED BY VANGUARD GROUP LTD
Dexters NZ Ltd Acquired By Vanguard Group Ltd We are thrilled to advise that as of 1 April 2025, Dexters NZ Ltd has been acquired by Vanguard Group Ltd, a well established family owned company. This combination represents an exciting chapter for Dexters and our customers. This acquisition means you can now access…
New Zealand Post International – A Case Study
It is hard not to know who New Zealand Post are, but for those who have been living in the mountains and have no clue, New Zealand Post has been ingrained in the Kiwi way of life for 170 years and are committed to a future that meets our mailing needs both physically and digitally.…
16 WORKPLACE HAZARDS AND 3 STEPS TO SAFETY
With 75 workplace fatalities in NZ for 2019, it’s time to identify workplace hazards and minimise their risks. While the definition of hazard is ’a danger or something that can cause damage’, ‘risk’ refers to the likelihood of a specific effect within a specified period. For example, a corrosive chemical is a hazard, but the storage risks can…
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND PEDESTRIAN SEGREGRATION
Mobile plant and pedestrians don’t (or shouldn’t) mix. A NZ company was sentenced in March for a fatality because ‘there should have been an enforced exclusion zone on site to separate workers from machinery with the ability to kill or injure.’ (WorkSafe’s Chief Inspector, Steve Kelly) Here’s where to start when you get serious about…
OUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: WE WANT YOU HOME SAFE. EVERY DAY.
End of year holidays are coming soon. We look forward to sunny days, rest, relaxation, and fun. Whether your idea of fun is having a good sleep in, feasting with friends and family, catching up on physical fitness or a combination of all the above, enjoy! This is the time to refresh yourself so that…
Why Won’t Your Workers Buy into Your Health & Safety Vision?
You’ve got it all worked out. There’s just one problem—why won’t your workers buy into your vision?
How to Translate Toolbox Talks into Great Workplace Safety
Your workforce needs to understand the safety systems in place to prevent and respond to accidents and hazards.
Exploring the Financial Benefits of Good Workplace Safety
None of your company’s hard work is worth anything if you can’t get your workers home safe.
Where Do I Need Safety Barriers in My Workplace?
Industrial safety barriers are crucial in any hazardous workplace as they play a major role in workplace safety.