Injury stories
WorkSafe New Zealand says farmers will be targeted over the next three years as research shows vehicles are involved in almost nine in 10 deaths.
WorkSafe says inadequate guarding still exposes workers to life-changing injuries, after two Southland firms were fined for amputations.
Truck drivers say blind spots and slower braking leave cyclists and motorcyclists at greater risk in crowded city traffic.
A 39% jump in half-year operating surplus shows freight and passenger demand held up, even as earthquake and weather disruptions hit services.
A woman was badly injured and Stumpmaster has been fined after ignoring barriers that could have kept the public clear of a tree-felling site.
Choosing the wrong knife can raise cut risks, so workplaces should weigh the task, material, frequency and safety level before buying.
A Rangiora Carpets worker suffered significant injuries after a 2.5-metre fall, prompting a warning to assess rarely used storage areas.
A WorkSafe alert warns that workers can suffocate within minutes unless silos are locked out and confined-space controls are in place.
A major study finds 30 minutes’ activity five days a week could prevent one in 12 deaths worldwide, especially in lower-income countries.
Poorly controlled workplace noise can raise stress and cut productivity, prompting businesses to reduce exposure beyond earmuffs.
Work-related illness and injury are stripping 3.9 per cent from global GDP each year, as poor safety measures carry a heavy economic toll.
Rider deaths and serious injuries on the Northern Coromandel Loop are expected to fall as NZ Transport Agency starts a NZD $2.5 million safety upgrade.
A New Zealand fire alarm contractor has been fined GBP £60,000 after a worker was left tetraplegic in a fall from scaffolding.
Businesses ignoring known hazards face tougher penalties after WorkSafe New Zealand said identifying risks is not enough to keep workers safe.
Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.
WorkSafe New Zealand has warned forestry firms to tighten controls after two deaths and a serious injury in a week.
Two employees suffered severe hand injuries after a bench saw incident, prompting fines and reparations for two related firms in North Shore court.
Age-related listening problems may stem from a shift in the brain’s ability to boost speech cues and suppress background rhythm.
A trainee electrician suffered serious burns in Karori after unsafe maintenance near live electricity sparked a flashover, with two firms fined.
Fundraising teams are giving New Zealanders a taste of hearing loss as the annual Silent Leadership Challenge returns on Friday.
