Category Archives: Safety

A recent hit-and-run incident in semi-rural Auckland, where two dog-walkers were struck by an SUV whose driver was on a Zoom call, has reignited industry concerns about mobile-phone distraction behind the wheel, with commercial fleet operators increasingly under pressure to address the risk. For sectors such as building and construction, where supervisors, contractors and service teamsContinue reading “Technology aims to reduce mobile distraction across fleets”

Non-negotiable temporary power and lighting for worksites On any New Zealand construction site, temporary power and lighting are not optional extras but critical safety systems. Industry professionals regularly emphasise that compliance with AS/NZS 3012 is non-negotiable. “If site power is not supplied through a certified portable socket outlet assembly (PSOA), it is simply not compliant.Continue reading “Certified compliant…”

Building safer sites with smarter tools and Site Safe During the past decade, the construction industry has experienced considerable transformation, propelled by rapid advances in technology. For small and medium businesses (SMBs), this shift represents a chance to move beyond manual processes, reduce the administrative burden on managers and workers, and build a culture whereContinue reading “Embracing digital change…”

Builders on top of Workdek safety decking set up on a building site. A prominent voice in New Zealand’s construction industry has issued a strong warning to government and sector leaders, suggesting that proposed regulatory reviews are focusing on the wrong priorities and ignoring the obvious risks to workers that could easily be addressed. Auckland builderContinue reading “Call for urgent rethink on fall protection”

Running an evacuation drill on a construction site demands precision, realism, and learning. Andrew Taylor, head of product at Theta for EVA Check-in, says there are four key principles to getting it right: plan, prepare, execute, and account. These, he says, must guide how sites approach evacuation as a critical safety measure. Taylor says theContinue reading “Mastering evacuation drills on construction sites”

When it comes to safe, reliable site power, there is no one-size-fits-all. With that in mind, Jackson Industries now offers the Lifeguard 31, 35, and the new 35 meter board – described as three rugged, adaptable solutions designed for a wide range of projects. “Each unit can be permanently wall-mounted for long-term installations or fittedContinue reading “Lifeguard site power range expands in NZ”

Firestop Centre navigates passive fire testing standards As a distributor for a wide range of local and international passive fire protection brands, the Firestop Centre team has gained valuable insights into international fire testing standards and how they differ from the Australian and New Zealand testing standard AS1530.4.—2014. “For example, according to EN 1366-3 –Continue reading “Inside the furnace…”