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Understanding the importance of critical risk in health and safety
Site Safety

Understanding the importance of critical risk in health and safety

Managing critical risk and controls requires identifying hazards with high-severity outcomes and implementing crucial safeguards that prevent fatalities or life-changing injuries. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA), New Zealand businesses must systematically identify, apply, and verify these controls to ensure real-time worker protection and regulatory compliance.

Graham Mahuika
Guide to Tōtika Accreditation
Site Safety

Guide to Tōtika Accreditation

To get a Tōtika accreditation, New Zealand contractors must register on the Tōtika portal, select their supplier category based on risk and FTE headcount, choose an approved member scheme or cross-recognition pathway (such as ISO 45001 or SafePlus), and submit verified health and safety evidence for independent assessment.

Nick Kirk
Guide to Gaining a SiteWise Accreditation in New Zealand
Site Safety

Guide to Gaining a SiteWise Accreditation in New Zealand

Discover how to get SiteWise accreditation in NZ. Learn how health and safety management software simplifies annual prequalification and audit tracking.

WorkSafe NZ National Manufacturing Sector Assessment 2026
Site Safety

WorkSafe NZ National Manufacturing Sector Assessment 2026

The WorkSafe NZ manufacturing sector assessment is a nationwide initiative running from January to March 2026. It focuses on high-risk areas in manufacturing to ensure businesses comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) regarding machinery safety and hazardous substance exposure.

The Fatal Fall Risk You Can’t Ignore: A Safety Checklist for Roofing Projects
Site Safety

The Fatal Fall Risk You Can’t Ignore: A Safety Checklist for Roofing Projects

Roofing projects come with serious risks, and falls remain the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry.

Joshua Presley
5 Reasons Kiwi Construction Businesses Must Digitise Health and Safety in 2025
Productivity

5 Reasons Kiwi Construction Businesses Must Digitise Health and Safety in 2025

The construction industry is a major player in New Zealand’s economy, contributing nearly 7% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing over 170,000 workers.