The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) NZ has recently advised that it now has a verified OFT device, a verified test transportation device, and here in NZ. TDDA can now provide Oral Fluid Testing (OFT) services in compliance with the AS/NZS 4760:2019 standard – News that has been eagerly awaited!
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READ MOREEvery year the forest industry receives many reports on road crashes and near hits! Most do not result in fatalities or injuries, but some have, indicating a need for caution!
READ MOREAny road incident resulting in injury must be reported ASAP to the NZ Police if they do not attend.
READ MOREWhile unchaining a log struck a driver on the shoulder and side of the head, causing minor cuts and heavy bruising.
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READ MOREMany people think an injured worker must be off work to recover and that being injured is a barrier to returning to work.
READ MOREAn employer or manager who understands the ‘win – win’ benefits of Injury Management and RTW procedures will work hard to...
READ MOREStudy of an incident where a feller was struck by a branch.
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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. The policy was an appropriate response to managing risks in manual tree felling.
READ MOREBackground – Standards Australia and New Zealand agreed to produce a combined Oral Fluid Testing (OFT) standard forming a Standards Review Committee in February 2015. That Committee’ s work has resulted in the release of AS/NZS 4760:2019 on 12th March 2019.
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READ MORERegarding seatbelts – the standard commonly quoted (AS 2664) in various codes and guidelines has been withdrawn, in preference for ISO 6683.
READ MORETaking the opportunity provided by this safety bulletin, I thought to discuss principle-based leadership with a safety context.
READ MOREAuthorised Visitors and Service Providers. A mechanic was on site doing repairs to the hauler. While walking around the hauler he tripped over a stick and fell knee first onto the end of a log platform.
READ MOREA tree feller was clearing his escape route through some scrubby undergrowth. The chainsaw grabbed and kicked back cutting through his chaps and into his thigh.
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