Dust is a common hazard in the construction industry, especially during demolition or refurbishment. When buildings are demolished they can release materials that create hazardous dust (a...
 
When it comes to working at height, understanding the difference between fall prevention and fall arrest is critical. Fall prevention, also called fall restraint, stops you from being abl...
 
Knowing the difference between confined spaces and restricted spaces is important for keeping everyone safe. Both can be risky, but they’re treated very differently when it comes to safet...
 
Health and safety regulators in New Zealand, are WorkSafe (the main regulator) Maritime NZ, and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is here to work with you, and your workers, to keep ever...
 
The holiday season is over and now it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Coming back to work and reopening your site is just as important as shutting it down. The New Year is th...
 
The holiday season is almost upon us and we’re all eager to have a bit of a rest, recharge, and spend quality time with our families. As we wind up 2024, it’s a demanding time as we try t...
 
When you have an incident on-site, whether it’s a near miss, an injury, or a work-related illness, it’s important to document an incident report. Incident reports don’t need to be time...
 
Every year we see serious injuries and incidents involving vehicles near the top of the data that WorkSafe releases. Needless to say, anything with wheels and an engine should be at the f...
 
Thank you to everyone who entered our ‘Win a $4k Holiday’ competition during October. Keep an eye out in your inbox for our health and safety updates. Congratulations to the winner: U...
 
We’re excited to announce that HazardCo is officially expanding into the UK! As a New Zealand-born company, we’ve been helping builders and tradies keep their worksites safe since 2007. N...
 
Emergencies and natural disasters can happen any time. Although you can’t predict when they will happen, you can take actions to make your business more prepared. Do you and your worke...
 
Electricity is essential on construction sites, but if the risks are not managed properly, it can pose serious dangers to people and property. Proper controls must be in place wherever el...