February 2009This month we highlight Contractor Management, The Department of Labour's new website and the ACC injury statistics for 2008. We also ask for your feedback on a couple of controversial cases that have featured in the news recently.. Oh and in line with the very popular "arty" photos we have had in the last couple of newsletters, we bring you more! |
In this IssueWhats new at ACC
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What's new at ACC
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For the latest ACC injury statistics ( To December 2008)...... Injury statistics are a vital tool to achieving the prevention of injuries. ACC use the information to analyse claim trends, identify priority areas to target and develop programmes to reduce the number and cost of injuries to New Zealanders. The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) manages about 1.7 million injury claims every year. Below are some of the sections listed in the report that may be of the most interest. Section 14. Back Claims
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What's new at the Department of Labour (OSH)
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Department of Labour have updated their website. Check out the new look....
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Contractor Management
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Contractor Management has been identified as one of the main areas of concern for many businesses as whilst they may have got their own in house Health and Safety right, they are often let down by inadequate processes for monitoring Contractors' Health and Safety. All About People specialise in assisting companies to monitor Contactor Health and Safety in a way that is effective, easy to implement and we provide methods that work with your existing systems and procedures. Contact us for more information and advice... or Phone 0800 023 789. |
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Health and Safety awareness this month
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Bike Wise is a nationally coordinated event that promotes safety and biking as a sustainable, fun, healthy and enjoyable means of transport. Bike Wise is funded by the NZ Transport Agency and the Ministry of Health and is the only nationwide programme of cycling events. The three major events in Bike Wise Month are:- 'Go By Bike Day', the 'Mayoral Challenge' and the 'Bike Wise Battle' For more..... |
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The National Heart Foundation of New Zealand is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation that funds research and promotes heart health in order to reduce the rates of cardiovascular disease in New Zealand. Make an online donation (suggested $10 or more) and receive a Free copy of " Healthier meals with the Tick" cook book.For more information.... They encourage people to make positive lifestyle changes and develop environments which make healthy choices easy. Their message, based on 40 years of research, is simple and effective:
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In the news
This month we provide links to two issues that are a result of very tragic events; the issue of Chidrens Safety on Farms and The Outdoor Pursuits Centre guilty plea. We would welcome your opinion on either of these issues. Please email us or call us on 0800 023 789.
Big cat attacks keeper at Lion Man's game park
NZ Herald Feb 19, 2009
A man was last night undergoing surgery after being attacked by a large cat at the Zion Wildlife Gardens near Whangarei. A lion park office manager denies that an attack occurred but the Labour Department says it has been notified of an injury and is investigating. For more....
Landmark guide to reducing workplace violence in the health sector
DoL Media Release 23 January 2009
A guide to reducing the risk of workplace violence in the health and community care sectors has been released by the Department of Labour and the Counties Manukau District Health Board. For more...
OPC chief relieved tragic events won't be relived in court
NZ Herald Jan 23, 2009
The chief executive of the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Dr Grant Davidson, said there was some relief the tragic events of last year would not be dragged through a long court process. For more...
NZ Herald Editorial: Timely call for a new era of responsibility
NZ Herald Jan 25, 2009
....The accident compensation legislation removed the right to sue for personal injury, but there is a danger that it can give us permission to be careless of each other's welfare........For more.....
Couple electrocuted in farming accident
The Press,17 January 2009
The Mid-Canterbury community of Mayfield is in mourning after a well-known farming couple were electrocuted yesterday. For more....
Child safety on farms: stay safe his season
DoL Media Release 15 January 2009
Over the past five years ten children have been killed on farms - many during summer. They have ranged in age from eighteen month old infants and two year old toddlers to youngsters under ten and teenagers as old as eighteen. For more...
At the Tail End (or what we get on email!)
Some very clever artwork.....
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