Employers Reminded To Identify Workplace Hazards

Wellington, July 22 NZPA - The Labour Department is reminding employers to be vigilant when identifying possible employee hazards in the workplace.

A company was ordered to pay a fine of $39,000 and reparation of $10,000 for failing to take all practicable steps to ensure an employee was not exposed to hazards.

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2010 Certificate in Construction Site Safety Graduation

Site Safe's annual graduation event is a great night to catch up with colleagues, acknowledge the industry's graduates, and enjoy a few drinks, a good dinner and a lot of laughs with some fine New Zealand entertainment.

To find out more about the event, purchase tickets, or to consider sponsorship opportunities…

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Government unveils action plan set to affect the construction industry

The Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson, opened the second day of the National Safeguard Health and Safety Conference with the unveiling of a complete new action plan, to combat workplace injuries and deaths in New Zealand and a new document which will assist contractors and employers.

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