A Safety Message from the CEO
Aspire to Better
READ MOREAspire to Better
READ MOREThe medical consensus and research shows that remaining at work on light (alternative) duties may be best and that our health and welfare are generally improved by staying at work during our recovery.
READ MORE“Logging trucks rolling down our rural roads and terrifying our residents” This comment was heard on a recent radio program (Oct. 2018) and was about the current situation in Northland, however, the comments reflect a growing sentiment for logging transport in every region.
READ MOREA concerning trend of rollover incidents. After a long period of relative calm, we find ourselves with many more incidents than we should.
READ MOREA breaking-out team of 3 had just completed a line change. The head breaker-out (HBO) positioned himself 17-meters behind the block as he observed the tail rope passing through before re-starting extraction.
READ MOREWith the onset of spring, there is an increased sap-flow in trees and logs are more slippery especially with the bark removed during mechanised operations.
READ MOREThe Approved Code of Practice at clause 13.1.2 states “…All hazardous trees within reach of the landing shall be removed before operations begin.
READ MOREIn 2016, following a period of trial, PF Olsen introduced its mandatory observer policy.
READ MOREWhat happens when a safety conscious machine operator, recovering from a two week-long illness, works 9 hours in a high-risk, high-concentration task?
READ MOREKeep the Focus Up – Cement the Improvements…
READ MOREReporting on a 2017 forestry death WorkSafe NZ comments as follows:
READ MORETree drive and Thinning to waste.
READ MOREWhat happens when an unsafe twitch combines with a non-conforming extension bar in a constricted area?
READ MORESafe Loading of Logs – Embedded? Well, think again…
READ MOREAccording to the Q4, 2017 IRIS data summary, travel and log cartage incidents are the predominant category in near hit reporting.
READ MOREThe HSAW Act 2015, s. 36 states “…The PCBU (read: the principal contractor and the forest manager) must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, …
READ MORETake a moment to check your environment … and footing…
READ MOREAfter tree felling and pruning accidents, the Q4, 2017 IRIS data summary notes “…there were ten lost time Maintenance-related injuries.
READ MORESafety culture has been described by the phrase “…it’s the way we do things around here”. Examining culture is like taking a picture of our values, priorities and attitudes – particularly in relation to safety in the workplace. That picture might show a weak or strong safety culture.
READ MORESafety Culture Snapshot
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