Health & Safety Chat

Following the recent release of the WSNZ strategy, there is a glaring omission that needs urgent attention: the lack of clearly defined and measurable outcomes. The Importance of Measurable Outcomes Measurable outcomes are crucial in any OHS system as they provide a...

The health and safety landscape in New Zealand is designed to ensure the health and safety of businesses, employees, and customers. While this is vital, it can prove tricky or even overwhelming to navigate for businesses that are doing their best to stay compliant....

With the release of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the focus for businesses shifted. Where it was originally on identifying and controlling hazards, the focus is now on identifying and controlling risks. That shift has driven an evolution in how businesses...

At Smart Safety Solutions, we’re here to help you understand the way workplace health and safety can work best for you. We know that addressing essential rules and regulations can feel intimidating or too time-consuming for some business owners.  It may even be that...

If you’re developing or re-assessing your existing policies, you will know that crafting effective in-house health and safety policies is essential to creating a safe and productive environment for your employees.  Health and safety at work extends to visitors,...

In November of 2023, two construction workers were going about their daily tasks. That morning, they had been directed by their site manager to carry out work on a roof terrace. Unfortunately, this direction was given before roof edge protection had been properly...

“lies are like huge, gaudy vessels, the rafters of which are rotten and worm-eaten, and those who embark in them are fated to be shipwrecked.” - Siddhartha Gautama A recent case brought before a District Court sentencing Judge highlighted the significant role that...

Creating a safe workplace for your valued team is something that requires a multi-faceted approach, and it’s not a case of ‘Tick and Flick’. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for safety in the workplace, and we are seeing more and more businesses utilising...

Every business has unique needs when it comes to integrating helpful safety systems into its culture, and before making decisions and investing time in your safety systems, it pays to figure out exactly where you are currently. This will allow you to plan systems...

Every job has benefits and risks attached to the tasks that make up the day and to the work environment. When it comes to office work, a particular set of circumstances produce a particular set of potential physical and psychological outcomes for your employees.  Most...