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Asbestos – major health risk in the rebuild

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By Lisa Gossage The chances of contracting diseases associated with asbestos could rise significantly if strict protocols around its management are not communicated, understood and implemented in the Christchurch rebuild.

Over 40,000 buildings in Christchurch, due for repair, could contain asbestos. Once this asbestos is disturbed and becomes airborne, as is likely if repair or demolition is taking place, the potential dangers associated with it become a hazard for anyone working close by. What’s more and little known is that families of those working with asbestos are also at risk as there are increasing cases coming to light where the transferral of asbestos from work to home (via clothing, for example) have led to family members developing pleural abnormalities and in some cases mesothelioma – a deadly disease caused by asbestos fibres. Provided best practice is followed, the risk should be minimal, but this isn’t always happening. Recent reports in the The Press in Christchurch of two tradespeople working

unprotected with asbestos and completely unaware of the fact that it was there, prompted president of the Council of Trade Unions (CTU) Helen Kelly to call for asbestos procedures to be tightened up and for the government to review its contracts with companies it is employing for the rebuild. These cases highlight the general elevated risks on construction sites for subcontractors, who often fall through safety system gaps. “The government is a major player in funding the rebuild of Christchurch, both through the EQC and directly. The government must step up to the plate and demand decent standards from the principals that it employs to manage this work. It knows much of the work will be contracted out by these principals, but it must include in the contract that this is done safety and must

impose penalties when this is not done,” says Ms Kelly. Research has shown that workers are often unaware and sometimes ambivalent to asbestos risk. A study in asbestos exposure levels in demolition and maintenance by the Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR) at Massey University found that although most workers in the study had been given initial training and undergone a medical examination, many showed poor practice with regard to wearing PPE. Few also received annual health monitoring or refresher training. This study was done pre the Christchurch earthquakes, but it does have general relevance and highlights the need for regular monitoring of work procedures and health, rather than one-offs. The latest ‘Asbestos and Other Occupational Lung Diseases In New Zealand Annual

Report’ showed that together carpenters, plumbers and electricians are responsible for over 69 percent of notified asbestos disease, with the breakdown being: carpenters/ builders 25 percent, electricians 7.5 percent, and plumbers, fitters and laggers 37 percent. These high figures are in part due to the fact that these groups work with products containing asbestos, but this does not tell the whole story as the percentages for asbestos processors and asbestos sprayers is 7.5 and 4.5 percent respectively – much less than those for builders and plumbers. The Report puts this down to the fact that the awareness amongst these groups of asbestos risk is low compared to others. It says – “These ‘all purpose’ construction workers are an occupational category at risk

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Cover Story Over 40,000 buildings in Christchurch, due for repair, could contain asbestos, making safe management of this potentially deadly substance vital to prevent large increases in cases of asbestos-related diseases (p1 and p8).

News A back support made of possum fur is helping Olympian Mahé Drysdale with his back pain and, still on the subject of creatures assisting health and safety, research in the US may lead to insects being used to monitor hazardous situations (p6). The Equal Opportunities Trust is disappointed that recent figures show discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race or colour mostly happens in the workplace and is on the rise (p8). Full compliance with HSNO is woefully low – 25 percent. Minister of the Environment Amy Adams and the Environmental Protection Authority have launched a toolkit to help raise HSNO compliance (p9).

Access Property and facility manager at the Melbourne Business School decided that investing in guardrails and walkways was a ‘no brainer’ after imagining what a judge might say if a fall from height occurred (p9). Not all buildings come with access safety built in though, which means harness systems need to be used. Some questions on total restraint systems are answered here (p10).

PPE Manufacturers of workboots are constantly adding new features and technologies to make them safer and more comfortable. Mark Reilly, utility division director of Keen Inc, helps you navigate this sea of workboots (p12).General Cable has been running a global hand-safety campaign which has led to a dramatic decrease in hand injuries (p13).

Hazmat The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in the US has recommended that occupational exposure to carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibres be controlled. The Sustainability Council in NZ regrets that nothing is being done in NZ to protect workers from nanomaterials (p14). Over in the UK, Judith Hackett, incoming president of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and Chair of the Health and Safety Executive, says that learnings from major disasters need to be passed to young engineers to prevent history repeating itself (p14).

Health Nearly half of all New Zealanders are expected to experience a period of mental illness in their life. Employers are obliged to make reasonable accommodations for staff members with mental illness, but it also makes good business sense to do so (p15).

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The biennial National Safety and Materials Handling shows will be held at the ASB Showgrounds Greenlane, Auckland, on July 3-4. Safety is no accident is at the core of the National Safety Show, which will focus on new products and services, with specialist companies from throughout New Zealand presenting at seminars. There will be the right mix of first hand experience, critical updates and practical advice for every organisation. The Materials Handling Show is New Zealand’s largest event dedicated to materials handling, supply chain and logistics. MHL 2013 has attracted more than 60 exhibitors from Australasia, who will display products and provide the opportunity to explore innovations and services for the materials handling, supply chain, transport and logistics industries. Join others from the manufacturing, warehousing, transport and IT sectors and see the industry’s latest assembled in one show.

Legal and labour What do you do if you disagree with a safety procedure at your workplace? Health and safety legal specialists from Kensington Swan advise how best to tackle this situation (p48).

Management AppCon, an innovation developed to make construction safer for the Canterbury rebuild, has now been rolled out nationally and continues to grow (p50). Humans make mistakes, and that can be very bad for health and safety, but humans can also bring back situations from the brink disaster through application of skills developed by training and experience (p51).

Environment Hybrid forklifts are now widely available in NZ (p52). Wal-Mart in the US hit with huge fine for improper handling of hazardous wastes and pesticides (p52). A joint research project in the US has found a way to destroy some of the world’s most pervasive and problematic pollutants (p53).

Focus In-vehicle monitoring systems help drivers at Parsons Brinckerhoff improve safety and performance, and still on road safety, if all truck drivers wore safety belts injuries and fatalities would be reduced dramatically (p54). Does your grey matter need oiling? Why not try ISN’s safety themed brain teaser (p55).

Supporters Action Tags (p10), Apex (p11), Athenry (p16), Bailey Tanks (p7), Eyepro (p9), LEENZ (p50), Impac Safety (p51), Lynn River (p13), National Safety Show (p1, 56), Responsible Care (p2), Southern Institute of Technology (p49)

The new virtual welder by BOC makes training more effective, safer and helps reduce wastage (p16).Fatigue can be as dangerous to safety as impairment due to drugs or alcohol and yet, says workplace fatigue specialist Matthew Beattie, many companies are managing it incorrectly (p47).

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Mahé Drysdale supports back pain relief belt

will bring more employment opportunities to the area and help the eight out of 10 Kiwis who are currently diagnosed with back pain. “I’m really excited to hear that our decision to manufacture at the local mill will bring more jobs to the rural community. We think the product will be in high demand and that 90 percent of our sales will be in overseas markets, including Europe, the United States and Asia,” he says. Managing director of Natures Support, Jeremy Kerr, says the company spent a year testing the product nationwide. However it was Mr Drysdale’s success story which was particularly impressive. Mr Drysdale says it was a retired Wanganui Farmer, Colin Cox, who suggested that he try the eco-friendly possum product to relieve his symptoms. “From that point I have worn the belt daily,” he says. “I wanted it to be comfortable and not noticeable so I could wear it underneath my shirt when I’m rowing. “Now, it’s a fundamental part of my day. There’s always a slight lump around my stomach, but it’s not a fat roll,” he says. Mr Kerr says to create a product free of

Back pain is the second most common reason for taking time off work, just behind the common cold. A new business venture, fronted by Kiwi rowing champion Mahé Drysdale, aims to elevate back discomfort and has also revived a New Zealand knitting factory which was on the verge of closure. The Bary Knitting Mills factory in Marton, near Palmerston North, had declined due to off-shore competition, predominantly from China, the world’s largest processer and supplier of wool products.

Now the Marton-based factory will remain open and be used to produce a possum fur belt created to ease back pain. The product is believed to help relax muscles and promote blood supply, says managing director

of Bart Knitting Mills, Campbell Bary. Mahé Drysdale, who was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in 2010, and was instrumental in getting the Nature’s Support product to market, says he’s pleased the new business

chemicals which consumers’ skin might react to, a unique process was developed which draws on techniques used by Palaeolithic cavemen for processing animals skins using natural, tree resin tannins.

tiny backpack,” Najafi says. “We could then send these ‘bugged’ bugs into dangerous or enclosed environments where we would not want humans to go.” The principal idea is to harvest the insect’s biological energy from either its body heat or movements. The device converts the kinetic energy from wing movements of the insect into electricity, thus prolonging the battery life. The battery can be used to power small sensors implanted on the insect (such as a small camera, a

microphone or a gas sensor) in order to gather vital information from hazardous environments. Through a device invented at the University of Michigan, an insect’s wing movements can generate enough electricity to power small sensors such as a tiny camera, microphone or gas sensor. The university is pursuing patent protection for the intellectual property, and is seeking commercialisation partners to help bring the technology to market.

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Insect cyborgs may become first responders

Research conducted at the University of Michigan College of Engineering in the US may lead to the use of insects to monitor hazardous situations before sending in humans. Professor Khalil Najafi, the chair of electrical and computer engineering, and doctoral student Erkan Aktakka are finding ways to harvest energy from insects, and take the utility of the miniature cyborgs to

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the next level. “Through energy scavenging, we could potentially power cameras, microphones and other sensors and communications equipment that an insect could carry aboard a

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This booklet is for the employer of a small business and will help you safely manage the hazardous substances you use and store at work. It includes information about both the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) legislation and the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) legislation. The booklet is a reference guide and is designed to be used with the Workbook and the HSNO Calculator. The Workbook provides you with a template for completing a hazardous substance inventory for your workplace. Completing the inventory will prepare you for using the HSNO Calculator, which will help you work out what key HSNO controls you need in place.

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the person at the site responsible for the management of hazardous substances and a site walk around where possible. The eight key regulatory requirements assessed were – safety data sheets, PPE, approved handlers, location test certificates, HSNO signage, emergency response plan, stationary container test certificates and secondary containment. Full compliance was measured by a site meeting all the above requirements. Only 25 percent of sites managed this. Compliance with seven out of the eight regulatory requirements was 30 percent. Generally it was found that businesses in Auckland were more likely to be compliant, as were large businesses. Some other key findings were that: • Most businesses were trying to comply and were aware of the consequences of mishaps with dangerous chemicals but many, particularly small businesses, felt there were too many documents and too many different regulatory players in the HSNO space • On average less than 50 percent had an inventory of hazardous substances onsite and whilst this is not a HSNO requirement, compliance would be much more difficult for businesses who don’t have a record of the hazardous substances they hold • The majority of businesses had safety data sheets (SDSs) for each substance on site, but less than a third of the SDSs contained the required HSNO regulatory information “Exposure to hazardous substances is largely preventable with the right combination of education, enforcement and greater investment by industry in modernising safety systems. “Businesses and workers need to make themselves more aware of the simple actions they can take to prevent exposure to hazardous substances,” says minister Adams. The EPA plan to conduct more focus group research on the Toolbox and improve the

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Environment Minister Amy Adams has launched a new multimedia toolbox to help businesses understand and manage the risks posed by hazardous substances and tackle the low compliance rate with the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO). A recent survey by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) revealed that full compliance across eight key HSNO requirements was only 25 percent. “That is simply not good enough,” says minister Adams. The hazardous substances part of the HSNO Act came into force in July 2001. There followed a transitional period whereby existing substances were gradually transferred over to the HSNO regime, with the process completed by July 2006. So, despite HSNO being in force for seven years, most businesses are still unable to fully comply, demonstrating that new initiatives to help businesses are certainly needed. The EPA survey, the first comprehensive survey in NZ to measure levels of compliance with controls for managing hazardous substances, found that the size of the business often dictated the level of compliance, with SMEs struggling the most. The EPA toolbox has been created with SMEs in mind and aims to help owners and managers of small to medium industrial businesses manage their hazardous substances safely and legally. “We are confident the Toolbox is going to make a big difference for small and medium sized businesses” says Andrea Eng, general manger of compliance at the EPA. “The Compliance Group was already preparing tools for small and medium businesses to help them manage their hazardous substances before we got the results of the survey. However, once the results came through more resources were allocated to the project and we decided to produce more tools to help businesses manage their substances safely and improve compliance with the Hazardous Substances legislation.” The survey involved 400 businesses of varying size located primarily in Auckland, Wellington, Central North Island and Canterbury/Otago regions and was conducted by HSNO warranted enforcement officers. It involved face to face interviews with

There is a five step process you must follow no matter what substances you use and store. Use the flow chart in the fold out section overleaf outlining the five p as a checklist to check off each point when it’s steps t h l you to kl t may help i bbooklet completed. Sections of this complete certain steps. The first step is to prepare an inventory of all of the hazardous substances at your workplace. Your Workbook gives you instructions for filling out your inventory and an inventory template. The template is set up so that you will record all of the information needed to use the HSNO Calculator.

Kerry Prendergast, Chair of Environmental Protection Authority, launching a new multimedia toolbox that will help small and medium sized businesses manage hazardous substances safely and within HSNO legal requirements

The toolbox contains multimedia resources including: a guide to working safely with hazardous substances, a HSNO calculator (which helps business work out the key HSNO controls they need in place), posters, a template for an emergency response plan and videos

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Continued from page 1 – Asbestos major health risk in the rebuild particularly because, unlike asbestos cement workers, they are not always seen as being at obvious risk.” The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been running an information campaign on raising awareness of asbestos risks and how to manage them and says the main emphasis must be on identifying asbestos before work commences. “If work has begun and there is any concern, work should stop until testing by a reputable New Zealand testing laboratory is undertaken to confirm if asbestos is present or not. Those undertaking restricted work are required to notify the ministry before that work begins. If however, work has commenced and asbestos is then identified, it may still be necessary to notify the ministry if work is restricted as defined in the asbestos regulations,” says Canterbury rebuild health and safety programme director Kathryn Heiler. In addition, MBIE’s Health and Safety Group has been monitoring air born contaminants – which includes asbestos – during demolition work in the Christchurch CBD – and running asbestos sessions for contractors and subcontractors, which they say have been well attended. They have also been working with large asbestos contractors on their Certificate of Competence and, second stage, on their compliance with these Certificates of Competence, putting out factsheets on where asbestos could be found, and what protective gear to wear. “Employers, employees and home owners need to be aware that repair, maintenance and building work being done in Canterbury may involve asbestos. They need to understand the legislation and access the

tute to talk to them about work they were doing in this area. “The research the Institute is doing suggests that the narrowing of the gap between male and female rates of diseases associated with asbestos may be down to wives helping husbands do the renovations,” says Dr Glass. A study conducted by the Institute in Australia found that 50 percent of renovations put children and family members at risk. The director the Institute, Professor Nico van Zandwijk, says the dangers of asbestos fibres in the air could not be overstated. “With DIY renovations increasing because of the popularity of home renovation and lifestyle television programs and magazines, those thinking about renovating or home maintenance should learn where asbestos can be found in the home and how best to manage it,” he says. “For every mesothelioma case there are at least two lung cancer cases caused by asbestos. “The realisation that their disease might have been prevented makes asbestos victims extra sad and angry.”

“Home renovators are another group where awareness of asbestos risk is low.“ guidelines available to them. Employers need to be aware that MBIE must be notified for certain types of restricted work involving asbestos and that some types of work must only be undertaken by suitable certified and competent asbestos specialists,“ says Ms Heiler. Home renovators are a group where aware-

ness of asbestos risks is often low. Asbestos Diseases Research Institute in Australia has been researching the link between home renovation and asbestos diseases amongst not just the person doing the renovation, but with the spouse (usually the wife) and the children as well. Dr Glass of CHPR at Massey University recently visited the Insti-

Professor van Zandwijk said when left undisturbed asbestos generally did not pose a health risk but nearly 10 per cent of mesothelioma cases in Australia involved home renovators. For further information on the MBIE campaign ww.dol.govt.nz/workplace/ knowledgebase/item/1665

Workplace racism is unacceptable and bad for health and safety The Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO) is disappointed the majority of complaints about racism are coming from employees and those seeking work.

The chief executive of the EEO Trust, Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie, says in 2010 there were 59 complaints of racial harassment and 44 of them stemmed from employment, and last year of the 71 complaints 44 came from the workplace. “Racism surrounding employment comes in many different forms – some job seekers were not given work due to their ethnicity, others suffered racist comments and abuse at work while others were treated badly because of their accent,” says Mrs Cassidy-Mackenzie. These findings come hot on the heels of the publication of a report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), which shows addressing cultural diversity in the workplace can greatly

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impact occupational safety and health. The report, “Diverse cultures at work: ensuring safety and health through leadership and participation” reveals that there can be serious consequences resulting from a lack of awareness of cultural difference, but that it is possible for organisations to be more inclusive and use diversity to positive effects, as a resource for learning, change and renewal. One case study the report highlights is of the car manufacturer BMW in Munich. The company has applied a new initiative to integrate workers from different countries of origin. The initiative trained management on how to better deal with cultural diversity and introduced ‘health ambassadors’. These ambassadors were workers, many

of whom were migrants themselves, who were trained in health promotion and held an important mediating role among their colleagues. This helped to overcome typical language and social barriers for migrant workers, who often do not take advantage of company health promotion offers. Mrs Cassidy-Mackenzie says companies need to make the most of people from different countries and cultures as there’s an ageing population and a looming skills shortage. “A lot of organisations ‘get it’ and employ the most suitably qualified person for the job but it looks like many others are failing.” Mrs Cassidy-Mackenzie says the EEO Trust can provide resources and training for all businesses to prevent bullying and discrimination, as well as cultural competency training.

The chief executive of the EEO Trust, Bev Cassidy-Mackenzie, says figures from the Human Rights Commission over the last five years show that discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race or colour occurs most commonly in the work place and is on the rise

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Melbourne Business School takes the high road on fall prevention

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static lines and anchor points. The second one by Workplace Access & Safety put the emphasis on walkways and guardrails. Presented with such different recommendations, I had to do my homework.” “I have a good grasp of OHS, but height safety is a whole new kettle of fish. I had to reconcile the differences between the two reports with what the law had to say.” In fact, the uniquely prescriptive hierarchy of controls that applies to safe work at heights turned out to be an invaluable tool for Mr Murray. The hierarchy stipulates passive controls, like walkways, wherever reasonably practicable, in preference to those that demand greater user skill, like harness-based systems. “The further we investigated it, the more aware we became of the risks associated with roof access,” Mr Murray says. “We kept tightening the administrative controls until, finally, we suspended access to the roof. You can get away with that for a couple of months but not forever.” “It was my role to advise the School’s executive committee of their realistic risk. The school is guided by top people from across Melbourne’s business community and once they realised the situation we were in and

aged by a specialist qualified height safety manager, emergency rescue plans, detailed inductions and ongoing inspections and certification. That’s very difficult and expensive to do properly – you’re committing to high costs indefinitely – whereas our inductions take no time at all.” “I’d advise other facility managers to educate yourself about height safety. Glean the information from compliance codes and regulations and ask for help from experts, your peers and colleagues. It’s vital to have an idea of the risks at your site and com-

conditioning technicians access to plant directly from the walkway. “A harness-based system demands a very complex set of administrative controls man-

municate them effectively to the decision makers you advise. Most of all, find a solution that’s safe and manageable because anything else is a false economy.”

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It was when Simon Murray put himself in the witness box and imagined what a judge would say, that investing in walkways and guardrails became a ‘no brainer’. The property and facility manager of the Melbourne Business School was faced with an important decision: whether to install extra roof anchors and static lines or shift towards more passive forms of fall prevention. Roof anchors were cheaper initially, while the walkways and guardrails offered a far lower lifetimecost but, in the end, price was not the issue. “A judge would ask whether we had done what was ‘reasonably practicable’,” Mr Murray says, “and if we’d only installed roof anchors and static lines to reach our HVAC equipment, the answer would have been ‘no’.” The decision came after many hours of research into height safety regulations, prompted by the results of an annual roof safety anchor certification inspection in 2011. “We thought our fall prevention equipment was all in order but the annual inspection flagged a couple of issues and I sought a second opinion. The first audit report focused on administrative controls, ladders,

the risks that it posed, it was obvious to the committee what had to be done.” In keeping with the hierarchy, Mr Murray considered moving the air conditioning units to ground level but found that the age and heritage listing of the 19th century building made success unlikely. In any case, access to the gutters still need to be made safe. Satisfying the hierarchy of controls, Melbourne Business School adopted Workplace Access & Safety’s recommendations and fitted large spans of walkways and guardrails across its tiled roof, providing air

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has produced a number of factsheets to accompany their Best Practice Guidelines for Working at Height in New Zealand, including one that focuses on total restraint systems. A total restraint system is the preferred control for preventing falls from roofs on single-storey buildings when edge protection is not practicable.

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How do I use a total restraint system? Ensure the system is installed and used, or its installation and use is directly supervised, by a trained and competent person. A competent person must install a temporary roof anchor that is used as an anchorage for a total restraint system. This must be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s or designer’s instructions. The roof or other building component that an anchor is attached to must be checked by a competent person to verify that it is suitable for supporting the anchor. Workers must not work alone when using a total restraint system. What does “trained and competent” mean? A trained person knows: • How to correctly fit and attach the safety harnesses • The dangers of using incompatible hardware (for example, harnesses and lanyards from different systems) • How to inspect, maintain, and store the equipment • How to correctly anchor, install, and use the total restraint system How to get training? The NZQA Unit Standard 23229 “Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height” is a recommended competency. Alternatively, you must be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills, or an equivalent or a higher international qualification. A recommended means of obtaining competence for workers who are involved in planning, installing, operating fall arrest

systems and supervising staff is NZQA Unit Standard 15757 – “Use, install and disestablish proprietary fall arrest systems when working at height or an equivalent or higher level of qualification.” NZQA Unit Standard 23229 is a prerequisite for achieving NZQA Unit Standard 15757. Is a total restraint system the same as a fall arrest system? No. A total restraint system isolates the worker from the fall by keeping them away from the edge. Fall arrest systems do not prevent the fall, they minimise the impact of the fall by slowing and arresting a worker’s fall. A fall arrest system is an assembly of interconnected components consisting of a harness which is connected to an anchorage point by a lanyard incorporating an energy absorber. They can be used where workers are required to carry out their work near an unprotected edge. When fall arrest systems are used an appropriate safety helmet should be worn to protect the worker from head injury during an uncontrolled fall. Most fall arrest systems require a minimum distance to deploy, making them inappropriate for low-level and single-storey work. Fully assess other controls for managing the hazard of working at height before deciding to use a fall arrest system. For further guidance on fall arrest systems, refer to AS/NZS 1891.4 industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – selection, use and maintenance, and IRAANZ Industrial Rope Access in New Zealand Best Practice Guidelines.

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What you need to know about footwear By Mark Reilly

Laying a foundation for worker safety truly starts from the ground up. Many workers don’t realise how important proper safety footwear is on the job. At my company, we consider them another important tool – a tool for your feet that helps combat workplace hazards, discomfort and fatigue. The market is full of manufacturers introducing new boots, proprietary technologies and the latest and greatest additions to the art of safety footwear. However, understanding what you need and knowing the terminologies to navigate this sea of work boots will help you to better find what will hopefully be your favourite pair of boots. After all, comfortable feet make the work day easier and let you focus on the real job at hand. Know your needs Understanding the various safety features in work boots is paramount to finding the right boot for your needs. Always start with your safety manager, foreman or HR manager to determine if there are specific safety-gear requirements for your specific job or project. Safety toes The environment of a craftsman or industrial employee is often wrought with heavy hazards. Finding the right protective toe is, in part, preference. There are three types of protective toes – steel, composite and aluminium. Oftentimes, workers will select a specific safety toe based on their working environment and needs. Steel toes are the traditional choice for protective toe caps and are heaviest and most compact. While your feet aren’t exposed to the steel insert, steel toes can conduct temperature more than alternative safety options. Footwear manufactures today have begun devising ways to improve fit and comfort of steel toes by using protective

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toe-caps designed for the fit and size of the boot. Aluminium toes offer another choice for lightweight protection. They are the thicker than steel toes and provide a great option for workers looking for the most lightweight choice in footwear. Composite toes are typically comprised of carbon fibre, plastic or kevlar. They are lighter than steel toes but are the thickest option for a safety toe and therefore have a bulkier silhouette than their steel or aluminum counterparts. Composite toes do not transfer cold or heat and, since they are non-metallic, offer a great safety option for workers passing through metal detectors or working in an environment that needs to stay metal-free. Metatarsal guards Work boots with metatarsal guards help to protect the upper foot and toe area from heavy falling objects. This additional protection is also advantageous for welders or those working in environments where falling embers or hot materials may be a concern. Soles A number of durable materials on the market create outsoles that are long-wearing, slip-resistant and protective. While some industries may require a specific material, having an understanding of the options will help you make a more informed decision. Fit matters At the end of the work day your feet should not be rubbed raw, squeezed tight or sore with blisters and abrasions. Too-tight shoes can lead to a variety of foot ailments including in-grown toe nails, blisters, corns

or worse. Additionally, the wrong fit may cause discomfort in the toe box from the safety toe cap. A leather boot will stretch somewhat as it conforms to the shape of your foot, however, a steel toe will never stretch, so never purchase a pair of safety-toe boots with the idea that they will eventually break in and stretch out. Finding the right size boot is very important for all-day comfort. When trying on a boot, if it feels too snug, don’t

be afraid to move to a wide width. Mark Reilly is utility division director of KEEN Inc., based in Portland, Oregon in the USA www.standards.co.nz

Occupational protective footwear Standards There are a plethora of Standards relevant to occupational protective footwear in New Zealand. It is important to know the ones relevant to your situation. The 2210 Standards is a series and are cited in regulations. They are listed below. AS/NZS 2210.1:2010 Safety, protective and occupational footwear – Guide to selection, care and use This document is cited in multiple documents: Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Arboriculture (2012) Approved Code Of Practice For Safety And Health In Forest Operations (2012) AS/NZS 2210.2:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Test methods This document is cited in Approved Code Of Practice For Cranes AS/NZS 2210.3:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Specification for safety footwear This document is cited in multiple documents. Approved Code Of Practice For Cranes Best Practice Guidelines for Demolition in New Zealand AS/NZS 2210.4:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Specification for protective footwear This document is cited in Approved Code Of Practice For Cranes. AS/NZS 2210.5:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Specification for occupational footwear Other Standards: AS/NZS 4821:2006 Protective footwear for firefighters – Requirements and test methods AS/NZS 2210.4:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Specification for protective footwear AS/NZS 2210.5:2009 Occupational protective footwear – Specification for occupational footwear ISO 13287 – Personal protective equipment – Footwear – Test method for slip resistance

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Your Hands” – underscores associates’ roles in ensuring that their hands are protected at all times. The campaign encourages General Cable’s associates to make a conscious effort to take care of their hands on a daily basis by using the proper personal protective equipment, following safe machinery-operation procedures and considering the consequences of unsafe actions. General Cable leverages its various commu-

nication channels – including a hand-safety newsletter translated into 17 languages – to put hand-safety guidelines and best practices at the fingertips of its 14,000 associates. While the campaign has focused on repetition and precise, clear communication to drive its message home, it also has leveraged less conventional techniques. Games, group discussions and promotional items have invited associates and their families to get involved and discuss the importance of hand safety.

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NIOSH recommends new exposure levels for nanomaterials

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the US has recommended that occupational exposures to carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanofibres (CNFs) be controlled to reduce a potential risk of certain work-related lung effects. CNTs and CNFs are man-made elongated particles made of sheets of pure carbon that are about a thousand times smaller than a human hair. NIOSH’s recommendations are based on peer-reviewed findings from NIOSH laboratory studies, field observations of industrial processes, intensive review of published studies by other research authorities, and public review and comment on an earlier draft of the document. CNTs and CNFs are only two of many types of nanomaterials created through nanotechnology which is described as the manipulation of matter on a microscopic scale. CNTs and CNFs are being incorporated into different products to increase strength, durability, versatility, heat resistance, and other useful properties. These products include plastics and ceramics, paints and coatings, textiles and electronics. Demand for carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibres is expected to grow over the next decade with increasing use in medical devices, structural materials, consumer goods and energy-saving products. Recent results from experimental animal studies with rodents indicate that exposure to CNTs and CNFs may pose a respiratory hazard if inhaled. NIOSH’s recommendations are expected to assist industry in establishing good risk management practices for controlling occupational exposures to free, unbound CNTs and CNFs during their manufacture and industrial use. The Sustainability Council of New Zealand is disappointed that nothing is happening

in New Zealand in relation to regulation of nanos. “The contrast between the US and New Zealand agencies couldn’t be starker. Whereas the New Zealand EPA has previously rated the research on CNTs as preliminary and not sufficient to merit action, NIOSH deems there to be ‘significant findings that warrant protective action’. “The new NIOSH exposure guidelines are just one of a number of actions workplace safety agencies in other countries are taking to limit or eliminate worker exposure to carbon nanotubes. “Last year, Safe Work Australia recommended that CNTs be classed as hazardous under law [rating them ‘carginogenic’ and ‘harmful if repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure’ against Globally Harmonised System classifications],” says Stephanie Howard, projects director at the Sustainability Council. “New Zealand workers cannot be assured of even the most basic regulatory oversight of carbon nanotubes – identifying whether they are in the workplace and where workers might be exposed to them. “CNTs and other nanomaterials are not a future safety issue. They are widely acknowledged to be used increasingly in manufacturing, and the time to act is now. “The New Zealand government could readily adopt steps taken by other countries which have already addressed the risks these new materials pose,” says Ms Howard. www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nanotech

NIOSH recommends that employers in companies that manufacture or use carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibres: • Reduce worker exposures to airborne concentrations of those materials to no more than 1 microgram per cubic metre of air as a recommended exposure limit. This is the lowest airborne concentration that can be accurately measured. The recommended exposure limit is intended to minimise potential risk for adverse lung effects in workers who might be exposed at this concentration over a working lifetime • Apply strategic approaches for controlling occupational exposures, giving priority to engineering controls that enclose processes where CNTs or CNFs could be released into the air, such as transfer of the dry, fine powders from one container to another • Educate and train workers on the safe handling of bulk quantities of CNTs and CNFs or CNT and CNF enabled products • Train workers on the proper use of engineering controls, administrative controls, and safe work practices. These are standard risk management practices that employers have followed for many decades to reduce worker exposures to dusts and other materials in workplaces • Establish health surveillance and medical screening programs to help identify early signs of respiratory disease. Such surveillance programs can assist in determining if additional exposure control measures are needed, and if individual medical attention is needed

Transfer of knowledge key to process safety performance The incoming president of the UK Institution of UK Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK, Judith Hackitt CBE has warned representatives of the offshore oil and gas and other major hazards industries about the need for young engineers to learn about key safety issues. Speaking to 250 chemical engineers in the week after 15 people lost their lives at the West Fertilizer Company in Texas, USA, Ms Hackitt, a chartered chemical engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK, used the opportunity to urge

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those who have learned the lessons from major disasters of the past, including Piper Alpha almost 25 years ago, to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. She told the many younger members of the audience “whilst this is an exciting time to be starting out on your career as an engineer, my generation has a responsibility to ensure that you too learn the lessons from our experiences. It is the only way to break this troubling pattern of tragic events which continue to occur in major hazards facilities around the globe.”

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Keeping staff mentally healthy makes good business sense

By Rebecca Proffitt

Nearly half of all New Zealanders are expected to experience a period of mental illness in their lifetime1. Under the Human Rights Act, employers are obliged to make reasonable accommodations for staff members with an illness or disability, which includes mental health problems.

Rebecca Proffitt is senior communications officer at the Mental Health Foundation

Hugh Norriss, director of policy and development for the Mental Health Foundation says: “First and foremost, management policies need to be in place to address the risk of psychological stress to employees.”

There are many things businesses and organisations can do to keep workers mentally healthy and support those with a diagnosis of mental illness. This has obvious positive off-shoots for employees, but employers also benefit through increased productivity and a thriving work environment. Hugh Norriss, director of policy and development for the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), says a common myth around people with mental health problems is their issues automatically affect their performance at work. “Someone with a mental illness isn’t necessarily going to be more problematic,” says Mr Norriss. “Someone could suffer from depression, but still be brilliant in their job. It’s about not confusing people with a mental illness with their capability to provide great work.” As director of Working Well, a MHF programme that promotes psychological wellbeing in the workplace, Mr Norriss says it’s in a company’s best interest to look after its greatest asset – its staff. “Whether it’s a service industry or a creative industry, businesses benefit from having people that are feeling happy and productive.” First and foremost, he says management policies need to be in place to address the risk of psychological stress to employees. This is important because people who are subjected to ongoing, unmanaged work

pressure and stress are at high risk of depression or anxiety. “People should not be given demands they can’t cope with,” says Mr Norriss. “They should have control over the work they do and should have a team or line manager to support them. “However, organisations don’t have to support anyone forever and a day if they’re not doing their job. They should apply the same rules as they would for a physical health problem.” The cost of hiring new staff is considerable, so it’s good business sense for organisations to prioritise the mental wellbeing of staff to retain them. “Everyone comes to work with mental health and they leave at the end of the day with mental health,” says Mr Norriss. “The question is – what effect does the organisation have?” There are a number of steps organisations can take to help make their workplace a mentally healthy environment. For example, worker support programmes, such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), are useful for businesses to join because they provide access to confidential counselling support. “Just look at it as an investment into your most important resource,” says Mr Norriss. “I encourage organisations to do things like resilience training and hold seminars with information around what keeps people mentally healthy. “Employers could also promote volunteering for community projects.

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This needs to become the culture of the organisation though, not just a pet project.” www.mentalhealth.org.nz

1 Oakley Browne, M. A., Wells, J. E., & Scotts, K. M. (Eds). (2006). Te Rau Hinengaro: The New Zealand Mental Health Survey. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Case study: Kiwibank Leaving personal issues at the work door can be difficult, which is why Kiwibank doesn’t ask its staff to do it. Catherine Taylor, Kiwibank’s group manager people and business service, says the organisation’s philosophy is to treat each of its more than 1000 staff as a “whole person”. Ms Taylor says people come first and individual talents – both inside and outside the workplace – are recognised in a variety of ways, including displays of employees’ artworks, bake-offs, quiz nights, involvement in sports, and other light-hearted activities. As the careers section of Kiwibank’s website puts it – “We’re not just after your technical skills and qualifications – we want your attitude and self-belief.” Once hired, the organisation’s staff are not just informed of the existence of the EAP support scheme – they are actively encouraged to use it. “It’s not rocket science,” says Ms Taylor. “Everyone spends a lot of their lives at work, so we want our people to enjoy it. Everyone has different career and personal needs, different talents and interests, so supporting our people and their wellbeing is really important to us.”

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New approach to training with virtual welder A new virtual welder, distributed by BOC, will introduce a completely new approach for basic and advanced welding training. Produced by Germany’s largest manufacturer of welding equipment, EWM, the Virtual Welding Trainer is an interactive training system for all welding positions. The device allows trainees to learn from a realistic display what the ideal welding speed is and what the distance to workpiece, the setting angle, and welding direction should be. Richard Fowles, BOC’s senior product manager for welding products in Australia and NZ, said the Virtual Welding Trainer was perfect for training environments such as Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and also for welding companies to test new manufacturing methods, screen workers and upgrade skills. Mr Fowles said the machine brought unique benefits and increased learning efficiencies to training. “The trainees control the simulation holding a special torch, which is just like real welding,’’ he says. Virtual training allows the trainees to learn the correct movements and the proper use of the torch twice as quickly.’’ The Virtual Welding Trainer is also extreme-

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ample, then the welder can first get used to the approach to take before embarking on the job itself,” Mr Fowles says. This training method can reduce consumption of basic training materials by up to 35 percent, helping to protect the environment

Owners and operators of various facilities incorporating areas classified as hazardous are now required to demonstrate compliance which is, as time goes by, becoming increasingly stringent. Companies are now required to establish a safe working environment during the lifecycle of their plant and equipment. Hazardous area inspections, dossier maintenance and workforce competency verification are now vital components of any hazardous area management plan. Lifting the competency level of those working on electrical applications in hazardous areas has been something that the Electrical Contractors Association has been working on for some time. Recent initiatives by associations from both sides of the Tasman has seen the introduction of a Hazards Area Competency Training qualification that has been designed to ensure anyone working in this environment meets the expectations of the industry and provides a level of assurance to customers who contract out major projects. These standards, used to determine Hazardous Area working practice, are now a legal requirement and customers are entitled to request that contractors demonstrate that companies and their employees meet the standards as set out in the newly established

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Innovative products and services, seminars and workshops at The National Safety Show 2013 It is essential that an employer provides and maintains a safe and healthy workplace for all staff and that companies provide the information, training and supervision needed to achieve this. While the company is responsible for health and safety procedures, employees need to be aware of their responsibilities and comply with the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and safety policy.

The National Safety Show is the only workplace health and safety technology trade show for 2013 in New Zealand and is free to attend on 3-4 July 2013 at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland It is the largest event in New Zealand dedicated to workplace safety and provides an opportunity to explore new products, services and innovations from the safety

or nominated staff member, you will be able to compare products, services and equipment in a relaxed friendly environment. Exhibitors will be demonstrating the latest safety equipment and services from height safety equipment and training, to breathing apparatuses to preparation of health and safety plans.

Compare products, services and equipment in a relaxed friendly environment. industry. Specialist companies from throughout New Zealand will present their products and services in a dedicated venue to help solve problems and offer solutions to New Zealand businesses. You will be sure to find the right mix of first-hand experience, critical updates and practical advice to apply to your own organisation. Talk to the experts FREE. Meet safety experts and professionals that can help you keep your workplace safe. If you are looking for solutions to make your workplace safer and more productive and profitable, register today for the National Safety Show 2013 - www.safetyshow.co.nz Whether you are a dedicated safety officer

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Workshops, seminars and the Materials Handling and Logistics show This is a great opportunity to visit an informative and action packed trade show, and then attend one or more of the Safety Matters seminars or workshops. This two day event presents thousands of products and services for people who are responsible for workplace health and safety. Your visitor badge allows free access to the trade show, more than 35 industry seminars and exhibitor workshops all taking place under one roof at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland. The National Safety Show is held in conjunction with the MHL Show (materials handling and logistics trade show). Not only is The National Safety Show a free trade exhibition but it also includes

complimentary onsite events such as the Safety Matters seminar programme and workshops, such a few of which are detailed below. Dealing with the Possible and Probables â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Managing your Hazardous Substances Safely Mike Nakivell, a senior hazardous substances consultant and test certifier at HazTec, is presenting a seminar for site managers, supervisors, health and safety officers and others needing foundational knowledge of the properties and risks associated with hazardous substances on their site. The workshop will take place at The National Safety Show at 10am on Thursday 4 July. Safety Automation Builder Another presentation, by Simon Johnson of Rockwell Automation NZ, is an introduction and demonstration of the free software tool, Safety Automation Builder (SAB). SAB is a new design and configuration tool that guides you through the development of your safety system, including safety system layout, product selection, and safety analysis to help you meet machinery safety performance level (PL) requirements established by global standard EN ISO 13849-1. Simon is demonstrating this software at the show on Thursday 4 July at 10.20am.

Pre employment health issues Loretta Goddard and Sara Marks from OK Health Services are presenting a seminar on pre-employment health assessments with discussion and details about the objectives and legal aspects of pre-employment health assessments. Attend their seminar at 3.30pm on Wednesday 3 July or 1pm on Thursday 4 July. Drugs and alcohol Managing drug and alcohol issues at work for most managers is a nightmare to say the least. Tony Brownett and Peter Archer from Risk Management Group are presenting a seminar on legal obligations under the health and safety act, recognising drug abuse symptoms and identifying users and strategies to keep drugs and alcohol out of the workplace. Tony and Peter will be demonstrating how drug detection dogs are used to detect drugs. Seminar is on Wednesday 3 July at 10am and 2.30pm. Also 10am and 2pm on Thursday 4 July. www.safetyshow.co.nz www.mhlshow.co.nz Contact Trevor Bigwood at HAYLEYMEDIA for more information (09) 484 1307

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Seminar Timetable for National Safety Wednesday 3 July 2013 • 10am – 5pm Room One, Pavilion 2

Room Three, Pavilion 2

10.00am

What ACC doesn’t tell you! We take the same information ACC uses to set your levies, put it into our system and 75% of the time we will get a lower amount. Our average saving is 23% excluding any health and safety discounts. We go through 4 key areas where businesses overpay. Find out how your business can achieve these savings. Presenter: Martin Wouters, Fucultas Ltd t/a ManageACC

10.00am

11.30am

G5 AED (automated external defibrillator) Demonstration of the new generation of AEDs that is smarter and easier to use. Presenter: Marcus Bird, New Zealand Red Cross

Height Safety in New Zealand Today Zoran will cover important aspects of current legislation relating to height safety requirements for buildings and work environments in NZ today. Fall protection is increasingly important for businesses whose staff and maintenance teams need to work at height quickly and efficiently with optimum safety. Height safety is not only about meeting legislation however; companies, employers and individuals are discovering that they must go beyond the current legislated minimum to properly protect the worker and subsequently themselves. Presenter: Zoran Nikolic´ from Capital Safety, for PBI Height Safety Ltd

1.30pm

The fallacy that is the “Zero Harm Target” Talk and open debate. Zero harm culture not target should be the aim. Presenter: John O’Reilly, Safety Integrated Solutions Ltd

11.30am

2.30pm

Setting up a compliant positive pressure airline system. Informative session based on the AS/NZS1715 on how to set up a compliant airline system. One of Carolyn’s roles is to assist companies to select and set up a compliant positive pressure airline system in their workplace as per Australian/New Zealand Standards 1715. If your employees are currently exposed to respiratory hazards and any of the following conditions Carolyn would recommend coming along to her workshop: Spraying isocyanates / 2 pot paints, very high contaminant exposures, work causing fatigue, confined space, extreme temperatures. Presenter: Carolyn Parris, 3M

Mechanical Interlocking Features and Benefits of mechanical interlocking by Fortress Interlocks. Presenter: Malcolm Sharp (Director of Fortress Interlocks), Ellis and company Ltd

1.30pm

Difficult Access Solutions An insight into examples of potentially hazardous jobs e.g. Working at Height, Confined Space, Hazardous Substances, Fire, Underwater to name a few and how to overcome them safely with experience and resources. Rescue plans and techniques will be covered. Presenter: Ian Reid, Fire and Safety Training Ltd

2.30pm

Dealing with the Possible and the Probables – Managing your Hazardous Substances Safety A seminar for site managers, supervisors, health and safety officers and anyone needing foundational knowledge of the properties and risks associated with hazardous substances on their site. Presenter: Grant Tattley, Hazardous Substances Consultant, Trainer & Test Certifier, HazTec

3.30pm

Pre-employment Health Assessments Discussion and details about the objectives and legal aspects of preemployment health assessments, what can employers expect to get from the assessment, what legal restrictions are on the occupational health provider. Our experience shows that many employers aren’t aware either how much can be provided through pre-employment health assessments or what the legal restrictions are on information that can be provided at the conclusion of the pre-employment. Presenter: Loretta Goddard or Sara Marks, OK Health Services Limited

Room Five, Pavilion 1 10.00am

Using technology to improve operator Compliance and Safety. The seminar covers technology advances to assist safety compliance for companies that use forklifts. It also covers global trends, OSH compliance and management visibility to generate effective results. Presented by Jarred Green and Greg Facer who have extensive experience with market tends in North America and Australasia. Presenter: Jarred Green -Senior Insite Technology Advisor - Crown Equipment Corporation (USA) and Greg Facer Insite Technology Manager Crown – Australia. Crown Equipment Limited

11.00am

The Voice-enabled Warehouse of today – beyond picking In this presentation, Nathan Taylor will outline how voice technology has moved from just picking to span the entire warehouse or distribution centre – from put-away to replenishment and all the way to outbound shipping. Nathan will also discuss where Voice technology is at now and where it is headed in the future along with the compelling business benefits that voice can afford your business.Presenter: Nathan Taylor, General Manager of Dematic, Real Time Logistics.

12.00pm

Mastering Lead Time Workshop Lead times are the most important calculation in having the ability to deliver a product or service on time. In most cases people view a lead time as a total = how long does it take to get the goods from the supplier, see red solid red lines. If you break down the lead time into smaller components you can then measure and manage the individual performances and dramatically improve your lead times impact on your products order points and customer satisfaction with goods or services being delivered on time. Presenter: Ray Francis, RNF and Associates, Supply Chain Practitioners.

1.00pm

The recession is over. It’s time for the New RFID! The recession is over. The past few years of global recession has choked off innovation in many areas and cleared the way for superior technologies to take off. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with its huge potential for gains in efficiency and customer service must be part of that thinking – and not just in Europe and America but in New Zealand as well. This presentation outlines developments in RFID globally and in New Zealand and details a high profile New Zealand case study involving the use of RFID for tracking and tracing live deer from a south island farm to cartons of venison to retailers in Germany. Presenter: Gary Hartley (MLSCM) – General Manager, GS1 NZ

2.00pm

“Dude, where’s my stuff?” Reasonable question, right ? So why is it so difficult to get an answer quickly and accurately? This presentation outlines where the future of material handling and actionable supply chain visibility is heading. The use of one, common, global language of business based on a solid foundation of identification, capturing and sharing of information is the only way forward for efficient, sustainable and affordable supply chains. Presenter: Vijay Todkar & Swapnil Kuwalekar, GS1

Room Two, Pavilion 2 10.00am

Dealing with the Possible and the Probables – Managing your Hazardous Substances Safety A seminar for site managers, supervisors, health and safety officers and anyone needing foundational knowledge of the properties and risks associated with hazardous substances on their site. Presenter: Mike Nankivell, Senior Hazardous Substances Consultant & Test Certifier, HazTec

11.00am

Managing drug and alcohol issues in the workplace Legal obligations under hse acts, recognising symptoms of drug use, identifying users and strategies to keep drugs out of the workplace. A Demonstration how drug detection dogs are used to detect drugs. Presenter: Tony Brownett and Peter Archer, Risk Management Group Limited

1.00pm

Medical Record Management Details regarding the storage and release of medical information obtained during occupational health assessments e.g. pre-employments, annual health monitoring. Various Acts outline the requirements for what information can be released and how medical records should be stored. Legislation also outlines what information occupational health providers can release. This is an opportunity for company representatives to gain an understanding of the requirements for the management of medical records and the information that occupational health providers can release. Presenter: Loretta Goddard or Sara Marks, OK Health Services Limited

3.00pm

Addiction and Mental Health Treatment at Capri Hospital Slideshow/discussion about residential + outpatient treatment options Information for employers about help available if an employee is struggling with an addiction or Mental Health issues. Presenter: Michelle Smith, Capri Hospital

Room Four, Pavilion 2 10.30am

Safety n Action. Contractor Management from a H&S perspective. Presenter: Keith Barnett.

11.30am

BUFF Outwear- A new era in functional headwear! A demonstration of the Buff® Professional range, a unique multi functional headwear range which is made and manufactured in Spain. An explanation of some technical properties of the different products. The range has been recognised by the DOL as an option to wear under the hard hat, to protect against heat and cold, which is a hot topic these days. Presenter: Marco Streibel, Out Wear Ltd. Please note: This copy replaces the inaccurate description of the product mistakenly placed by the organiser.

1.30pm

2.00pm

ACC 'Dangerous Decibels'. Presenter: Dr David Welch, Auckland University

This timetable is correct at time of printing. Please view updated timetable online prior to attending as sessions could move or change. www.safetyshow.co.nz

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Show & MHL Show 2013 Thursday 4 July 2013 • 10am – 4pm Room One, Pavilion 2

Room Three, Pavilion 2

10.00am

Dealing with the Possible and the Probables – Managing your Hazardous Substances Safety A seminar for site managers, supervisors, health and safety officers and anyone needing foundational knowledge of the properties and risks associated with hazardous substances on their site. Presenter: Mike Nankivell, Senior Hazardous Substances Consultant & Test Certifier, HazTec

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11.00am

G5 AED (automated external defibrillator) Demonstration of the new generation of AEDs that are smarter and easier to use. Presenter: Marcus Bird, New Zealand Red Cross

Height Safety in New Zealand Today Zoran will cover important aspects of current legislation relating to height safety requirements for buildings and work environments in NZ today. Fall protection is increasingly important for businesses whose staff and maintenance teams need to work at height quickly and efficiently with optimum safety. Height safety is not only about meeting legislation; companies, employers and individuals are discovering that they must go beyond the current legislated minimum to properly protect the worker and subsequently themselves. Presenter: Zoran Nikolic´ from Capital Safety, for PBI Height Safety Ltd

1.00pm

The fallacy that is the “Zero Harm Target” Talk and open debate. Zero harm culture not target should be the aim. Presenter: John O’Reilly, Safety Integrated Solutions Ltd

11.00am

2.00pm

Addiction and Mental Health Treatment at Capri Slideshow/discussion about residential + outpatient treatment options. Information for employers about help available if an employee is struggling with an addiction or Mental Health issues. Presenter: Michelle Smith, Capri Hospital

Mechanical Interlocking Features and Benefits of mechanical interlocking by Fortress Interlocks Presenter: Malcolm Sharp (Director of Fortress Interlocks), Ellis and Company Ltd

1.00pm

Pre-employment Health Assessments Discussion and details about the objectives and legal aspects of preemployment health assessments, what can employers expect to get from the assessment, what legal restrictions are on the occupational health providers. Our experience shows that many employers aren’t aware either how much can be provided through pre-employment health assessments or what the legal restrictions are on information that can be provided at the conclusion of the pre-employment. Presenter: Loretta Goddard or Sara Marks, OK Health Services Limited

2.00pm

What ACC doesn’t tell you! We take the same information ACC uses to set your levies, put it into our system and 75% of the time we will get a lower amount. Our average saving is 23% - excluding any health and safety discounts. We go through 4 key areas where businesses overpay. Presenter: Martin Wouters, Fucultas Ltd t/a ManageACC

Room Two, Pavilion 2 10.00am

11.00am

Qualifications in Height Safety Doug Carson is the National Evaluator for Scaffolding, Rigging and Rope Access for Skills ITO (who administer) the unit standards for NZQA covering generic height work as well as the specific national certificates. Doug will be discussing qualifications and training for those working at height. Presenter: Doug Carson, D.M.Standen Ltd Managing drug and alcohol issues in the workplace Legal obligations under hse acts, recognising symptoms of drug use, identifying users and strategies to keep drugs out of the workplace. A Demonstration how drug detection dogs are used to detect drugs. Presenter: Tony Brownett and Peter Archer, Risk Management and group Limited

1.00pm

Medical Record Management Details regarding the storage and release of medical information obtained during occupational health assessments e.g. pre-employments, annual health monitoring. Various Acts outline the requirements for what information can be released and how medical records should be stored. This is an opportunity for company representatives to gain an understanding of the requirements for the management of medical records and the information that occupational health providers can release. Presenter: Loretta Goddard or Sara Marks, OK Health Services Limited

2.00pm

Room Four, Pavilion 2 10.30am

Safety Automation Builder Introduction and demonstration of free software tool, Safety Automation Builder (SAB). SAB is a new design and configuration tool that guides you through the development of your safety system, including safety system layout, product selection and safety analysis to help you meet machinery safety performance level (PL) requirements established by global standard EN ISO 13849-1. Users import a machinery image and answer questions to identify and select the appropriate safeguards. SAB then compiles the selections, generates a bill of materials, and indicates the attained safety performance level (PL) via IFA’s widely used SISTEMA calculator. Presenter: Simon Johnson, Rockwell Automation NZ Ltd.

11.30am

1.30pm

Vertical Horizonz New Zealand The responsibility of Preventing falls from height in the workplace falls on the following people; the principle, the employer, the self employed contractor, the sub-contractor and the worker. The Vertical Horizonz New Zealand presentation will outline how you can prevent falls in the workplace by following a simple set of steps. Presenter: Marcus Bathan, VHG

2.30pm

Safety n Action. Contractor Management from a H&S perspective. Presenter: Keith Barnett.

Room Five, Pavilion 1 10.00am

11.00am

Using Technology to improve operator Compliance and Safety. The seminar covers technology advances to assist safety compliance for companies that use forklifts. It also covers global trends, OSH compliance and management visibility to generate effective results. Presented by Jarred Green and Greg Facer who have extensive experience with market tends in North America and Australasia Presenter: Jarred Green -Senior Insite Technology Advisor - Crown Equipment Corporation (USA) and Greg Facer Insite Technology Manager Crown - Australia. Crown Equipment Limited

12.00pm

1.00pm

2.00pm

Mastering Lead Time Workshop Lead times are the most important calculation in having the ability to deliver a product or service on time. In most cases people view a lead time as a total = how long does it take to get the goods from the supplier, see red solid red lines. These are the most common understood elements of a lead time. If you break down the lead time into smaller components you can then measure and manage the individual performances and dramatically improve your lead times impact on your products order points and customer satisfaction with goods or services being delivered on time. Presenter: Ray Francis, RNF and Associates, Supply Chain Practitioners.

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Exhibitors Directory National Safety show 2 Degrees Mobile Limited Stand: S299 PO Box 8355, Symonds Street, Auckland 1150, New Zealand 022 200 0244 julia.howard@2degreesmobile.co.nz Julia Howard www.2degreesmobile.co.nz 2degrees Business offers great value, flexible plans that will equip you with all the tools you need to stay connected. Talk to us today to discover how we can help take your business to the next level. 3M Stand: S274 94 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand 09 477 4040 Joselyn Tan anz3msafety@mmm.com www.3m.com/nz/ppesafety Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Body Protection, Welding Safety, Communication Headsets, Eye Protection. ACC Injury Prevention and Insurance Products Stand: S303 PO Box 242, Wellington 6140, New Zealand 04 816 6067 027 471 0997 barry.hislop@acc.co.nz Barry Hislop www.acc.co.nz ACC provides comprehensive, no fault personal injury cover for all New Zealand residents and visitors to New Zealand. Active Safety NZ Limited Stand: S206 PO Box 303538, North Harbour, Auckland 0751, New Zealand 09 415 4932 Matt Cutler matt@activesafety.co.nz www.activesafety.co.nz Industrial safety equipment product sales, height safety & gas detection hire, sale and service. Activ-8 Health and Safety Systems Stand: S215 PO Box 1284, Pukekohe, Auckland 2340, New Zealand 021 277 7818 Bruce Monkton bruce.monkton@activ-8.co.nz www.Activ-8.co.nz Activ-8 Health and Safety Systems provides support for clients nationwide through leading edge online technology, robust systems and experience consulting services. ADT Corporation Limited Stand: S205 PO Box 29594, Fendalton, Christchurch 8540, New Zealand 03 944 0358 Tania Jarvis tania@adt.net.nz www.adt.net.nz ADT has fast become a leader in providing knowledge, expertise and compliant products related to workplace alcohol and drug testing. Visit stand S205 to discuss your work place needs with Tania and Oliver. Advanced Diagnostics NZ LTD Stand: S317

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PO Box 22047, Khandallah, Wellington 6441, New Zealand 0800 283 783 CK Rahi sales@advancediagnostics.co.nz www.advancediagnostics.co.nz Advance diagnostics is a work place drug and alcohol testing training and certified products provider. Alsco Ltd Stand: S314 PO Box 74450, Greenlane, Auckland 1546, New Zealand 09 524 3219 Mark Spence mspence@alsco.co.nz www.alsco.co.nz Alsco have 21 sites nationally supplying New Zealand businesses with industrial laundry services, managed garment systems, safety wear solutions and First Aid systems since 1910. Armour Safety Stand: S318 PO Box 75769, Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand 09 267 6118 Mike Wynands mike@armoursafety.co.nz www.armoursafety.co.nz Armour Safety Products is an importer and distributor of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specialising in hand, head and body protection as well as Hi Vis apparel and protective clothing. Bay Audiology Stand: S234 PO Box 100260, North Shore, Auckland 0745, New Zealand 09 303 1374 Jim Oxley marketing@bayaudiology.co.nz www.bayaudiology.co.nz Bay Audiology is New Zealand’s largest private practice with over 60 clinics nationwide. A well established and growing company, Bay is lead by professionals whose passion is patient care. Blundstone NZ Ltd Stand: S325 PO Box 21826, Swanson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand 021 909 729 Adrian Blandford ablandford@blundstone.com.au www.blundstone.com Blundstone are market leaders in safety and non safety leather footwear and gumboots to the industrial market. John Bull is the number one brand in NZ for leather footwear in the industrial, hardware and rural markets. Boardwalk Systems NZ Ltd Stand: S238 PO Box 108171, Symonds Street, Auckland 1150, New Zealand 09 638 8278 Peter Kamphuis info@boardwalk.co.nz www.boardwalk.co.nz Roof walkways, handrails, plant platforms, condenser mounts, ladders, roof hatches, duct supports, solar panel mounts. CAMP Height Safety Equipment Stand: S259

PO Box 39048, Harewood, Christchurch 8545, New Zealand 03 357 0093 Karl Walton karl@pbiheightsafety.com www.campheightsafety.com CAMP is the new standard in Industry Height Safety, lightweight, comfort, effectiveness, modularity, ergonomics and efficiency are just some of the keywords that help to better perceive the approach that C.A.M.P. uses in answering to the basic concept of height safety. Capri Hospital Stand: S243 160 Waipuna Road East, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand 09 527 6090 Michelle Smith michelle@caprihospital.co.nz www.caprihospital.co.nz Capri Hospital is a private alcohol, gambling, mental health and drug rehabilitation facility in Auckland. We treat professional people and their families, and teach them how to live a satisfying, happy life clean and sober. Colourgrip Surfacing Limited Stand: S219 PO Box 58487, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 09 274 4284 Simon Fletcher simon@colourgripsurfacing.co.nz www.colourgripsurfacing.co.nz Colourgrip Surfacing Ltd. is an Auckland-based company specialising in helping local councils, factories and warehouses, and decorated pebble finishes, nationwide, to install really effective high-friction anti-skid and anti-slip coloured surfacing to hazardous areas on the ground. Dalton International Ltd Stand: S284 PO Box 259041, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 09 263 3142 Darryl Burn darrylb@daltoninternational.co.nz www.daltoninternational.co.nz Spill containment pallets, danger goods cabinets, industrial absorbents and spill kits, emergency showers & eyewashes, chemical coveralls, stoko hand cleaner, sqwincher rehydration Deb New Zealand Stand: S282 Unit 1, 1 Secombe Place, Moorebank, NSW 2170, Australia 0061 2 8763 1834 Sophia Luong s.luong@deb.com.au www.debgroup.com Two new innovations, GrittyFOAM™ and OxyBAC™, together with Deb Global range products will be showcased at stand S282. Ellis and Company Ltd Stand: S269 PO Box 506, Shortland Street, Auckland, New Zealand 06 570 5267 Douglas Oliver info@ellis.co.nz www.ellis.co.nz Fortress interlocks, idem safety switches, pilz, balluff-leuze, fluid sentry monitored valves, novaris surge and lightning protection, axelent machine guarding, brady signage and lock-

out/tagout, danfoss drives plus much more. Fire and Emergency Training Solutions Ltd Stand: S268 PO Box 31196, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand 04 939 2669 Sandy McPake sandy@firetraining.co.nz www.firetraining.co.nz Looking for a one stop compliance training provider? FETS provides top quality training to your individual requirements anywhere in NZ. Subjects include Fire extinguisher, confined space entry, working at height, breathing apparatus, floor wardens, permit to work and civil defense among many other safety compliance subjects. Fire and Safety Training Limited Stand: S310 PO Box 2076, Washdyke, Timaru 7941, New Zealand 03 683 9060 Gordon Ireland admin@fastltd.co.nz www.fireandsafetytraining.co.nz Fire and Safety Training is a private training establishment that runs courses throughout New Zealand to suit your specific needs. We also provide a range of specialist services. Fire Rescue And First Response Ltd Stand: S331 PO Box 308116, Manly, Auckland 0930, New Zealand 021 934 695 Phil Nesbit phil@fyrbos.co.nz www.fyrbos.co.nz Emergency Response and Emergency Management Training and Consultation. Environmental Spill Kits. Absorbant products. Totally Natural Absorbant product ENZORB, Consultation and Training in spill response and management. Four Seasons Gutter Protection Stand: S254 PO Box 211, Waiuku, Auckland 2341, New Zealand Igor Oliveira sales@fourseasonsgutterpro.co.nz www.fourseasonsgutterpro.co.nz New Zealand’s most experienced gutter protection experts. stop leaves, birds and pests! Collect clean rainwater in your tank. It can be applied to any type of roof. For more info please contact us. F W Cave Ltd Stand: S285 PO Box 300588, Albany, Auckland 0752, New Zealand 09 415 7766 inneke@fwcave.co.nz Inneke Dutoit www.fwcave.co.nz Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, and based on the North Shore, Auckland. F W Cave’s customer base boasts a wide variety of New Zealand’s largest retailers and industrial customers. Grisport & No.8 Footwear Stand: S211 PO Box 1002, Pukekohe 2120, New Zealand 0800 289 675 Martin Leenders sales@safetyatwork.co.nz www.safetyatwork.co.nz Safety Footwear for all situations. Distributors

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Showguide for Grisport (Made in Italy). No.8 Footwear designed by Kiwis for Kiwis. HazTec Stand: S302 PO Box 199, Silverdale, Auckland 0944, New Zealand 09 426 5902 Joey Cheung info@haztec.co.nz www.haztec.co.nz HazTec offers HSNO test certification of almost all classes of hazardous substances, training including approved handlers and fillers, and a consultancy service to advise what needs to be done and to assist you through the process. Heightsafe NZ Ltd Stand: S317 106 Regency Crescent, Redwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand 021 766 058 Anthony Elley anthony@heightsafenz.co.nz www.heightsafenz.co.nz Supply, install and maintain ladder bracket systems. Hilton Industrial Vacuums & Engineering Ltd. Stand: S319 PO Box 11404, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542, New Zealand 09 580 1467 Connie DuChard connie@hiltonvacuums.co.nz www.hiltonvacuums.co.nz Hilton vacuums specially designed for fine dust, liquids, and difficult industry cleaning tasks. Enabling a safer work environment, improved productivity, has less mess, less downtime and lower maintenance costs. Honeywell Safety Products Stand: S262 PO Box 44, Cambridge 3450, New Zealand 07 823 7390 Nick Grace nick.grace@honeywell.com www.honeywellsafety.com Manufacturer of PPE – hearing, eye, hand, respiratory, fall, electrical and electric arc flash protection products. Jackson Electrical Stand: S268A PO Box 13273, Onehunga Auckland 1643, New Zealand 09 634 3376 Mario Skipwith marios@jackson.co.nz www.jackson.co.nz Jackson Electrical Industries is a leading New Zealand manufacturer and supplier of RCD - protected power distribution equipment, programmable logic controllers and industrial plugs and sockets. The company designs, manufactures and markets its own Lifeguard brand of distribution equipment protected by residual current devices (RCDs). Industry Training New Zealand Ltd Stand: S226 PO Box 145, Westport 7866, New Zealand 03 789 6477 Bruce Hamilton operations@bcdc.co.nz www. industrytraining.co.nz Specialised. Focussed. Qualified. Industry Training New Zealand Ltd delivers a wide range of job specific industry training for all New Zealand workplaces.

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SG23 Instrumatics Stand: S227 PO Box 22671, Otahuhu, Auckland 1640, New Zealand 09 526 0096 Anna Beckett anna@instrumatics.co.nz www.instrumatics.co.nz Instrumatics offer commissioning, training, after sales support, calibration facilities, on site and full workshop. Crowcon & Ion Science – personal & fixed, Edinburgh – car park, landfill. Canary – wet gas analysers. ISN Stand: S309 09 486 0077 ISN’s mission is to promote workplace health and safety through quality articles that educate readers on just that – what they need to do to keep workers safe and healthy. LecSafe NZ Ltd Stand: S218 7 Kervil Avenue, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland 0610, New Zealand 0800 532 7233 David Easterbrook davide@lecsafe.co.nz www.lecsafe.co.nz Electrical testing & tagging to AS/NZS 3760, thermal imaging, rcd testing, equipment repairs and supplies, asset management, fire equipment inspection, microwave oven leakage testing, environmental monitoring. LightKnight International Ltd. Stand: S216 29B Hannigan Drive, St Johns, Auckland 1072, New Zealand 09 570 0820 Volodymyr Tashakov info@lightknight.com www.lightknight.com LightKnight has developed and patented a high tech safety system comprising of a LightKnight D1 controller, docking station and illuminating Armourglow panels that can be applied to any existing Hi-Vis workgear to increase workers visibility at night and in lowlight conditions. ManageACC Stand: S210 PO Box 10392, Bayfair, Mount Maunganui 3152, New Zealand 07 577 1493 Martin Wouters martin@manageacc.info www.manageacc.info Specialising in managing ACC for employers, broker ACC levies, manage the penalty regime, challenge ACC on claims, manage claims, provide H&S training, enter clients into ACC discount schemes. Matworld NZ Ltd Stand: S251 PO Box 121155, Henderson, Auckland 0650, New Zealand 027 482 1100 Jane Dicks enquiries@glomesh.co.nz www.matworld.co.nz Specialists in commercial and industrial mats for every purpose and every facility. MSA The Safety Company Stand: S265 Unit B, 707 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland 1169, New Zealand 0800 441 335

Mike Hawkey mike.hawkey@msasafety.com www.msasafety.com Gas detection, fall protection personal protective equipment. hearing, eye and head protection. New Zealand Electrical Institute Stand: S268A PO Box 64258, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 021 613 448 Allan Hill nzei@xtra.co.nz www.nzei.co.nz The institute is an association of people with an interest in the electrical industry, gathered together for the mutual well being of its members, and to advance the science and knowledge of electrical engineering. The NZ Electrical Institute is a force within the electrical industry with representatives on various bodies, such as the EIAB and Standards and other bodies that regulate the industry. New Zealand Height Services Ltd Stand: S289 PO Box 112345, Penrose, Auckland 1642, New Zealand 09 582 0078 Samuel Valayatham samuel@nzheight.com www.nzheights.com Fall arrest systems, height safety equipment, abseiling, confined space entry, building exterior maintenance and inspections, telecommunication. New Zealand Red Cross Stand: S301 PO Box 217, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand 0800 RED CROSS (733 276) Graham Wrigley graham.wrigley@redcross.org.nz www.redcross.org.nz New Zealand Red Cross is a leading provider of first aid training in New Zealand offering NZQA accredited training at 69 locations. New Zealand Red Cross training courses and materials are developed in collaboration with leading educational and medical authorities. New Zealand Safety Council Stand: S251A PO Box 200080, Papatoetoe Central, Auckland 2156, New Zealand 09 279 9392 Andy Loader ajloader@xtra.co.nz www.safetycouncil.org.nz We maintain the New Zealand Registers for: Registered Safety Professionals (RSP) Accredited Safety Auditors (ASA) and Registered Management Consultants (RMC). NHP Electrical Engineering Products (NZ) Ltd Stand: S258 PO Box 62009, Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealand 0800 NHP NHP Katrina Treanor ktreanor@nhp-nz.com www.nhp-nz.com As safety specialists, NHP integrate a large range of products from leading global suppliers including emergency stop switches and light curtains through to coded magnetic switches, key interlocks and safety monitoring relays. NZDDA Stand: S237

PO Box 300647, Albany, Auckland 0752, New Zealand 09 477 0032 027 437 8433 john.tidswell@nzdda.co.nz John Tidswell www.nzdda.co.nz NZDDA offers a truly on-site workplace drug and alcohol screening process that is fully compliant with the AS/NZS4308:2008 Standard. We have nineteen branches nationwide and operate a 24/7 service. NZDDA is the only IANZ accredited onsite testing provider. O.K Health Services Stand: S266 Level 1, Unit A 20 Te Pai Place, Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand 0800 654 325 Sara Marks marketing@okhealth.co.nz www.okhealth.co.nz OK Health Services is one of New Zealand’s leading national providers of occupational health. We help companies to future-proof their business through proactive occupational health management. Oliver Footwear Stand: S263 PO Box 24468, Royal Oak, Auckland 1345, New Zealand 027 481 1664 Rhys Evans rhys.evans@honeywell.com www.oliver.com.au Tough, durable safety boots for all industries with an emphasis on comfort. OPSM Stand: S316 PO Box 74589, Greenlane, Auckland 1546, New Zealand 09 422 7111 Warwick Evenson warwick.evenson@luxottica.com.au www.luxottica.com.au OPSM can tailor a prescription safety eyewear package to suit your companies requirements. Our safety glasses are intensively tested and exceed the Australian and New Zealand medium impact standards. Outsider Mountain Sports Limited Stand: S305 PO Box 117, Rangiora 7440, New Zealand 03 310 6401 Colin Robcke colin@oms.co.nz www.oms.co.nz We are a leading importer and distributor of technical work at height equipment, with a wide range of products for the industrial, rescue and recreational markets. Out Wear Ltd – Buff Professional Range Stand: S213 PO Box 35205, Browns Bay, Auckland 0753, New Zealand 09 473 6914 Marco Streibel marco@outwear.co.nz www.outwear.co.nz We distribute the Buff Professional Range. They are a technical Multifunctional Headwear that can be worn in a number of ways around the head and neck to protect you against the elements. Pacer Products Stand: S207 PO Box 97948, Manukau City, Auckland

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SG24 2241, New Zealand 09 250 0090 Cameron Head cameron@raj.co.nz www.pacer.co.nz Car Clean Products NZ Ltd trading as Pacer has since 1983 been a manufacturer, importer and distributor of car cleaning products and ancillary lines. We have a nationwide presence with branches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Paccon Safety Apparel Stand: S236 62 Wakefield Street, Onekawa, Napier 4110, New Zealand 06 842 1468 Peter Scott peter@pacconnz.co.nz www.pacconsafety.co.nz Specialists in freezer gear. Proud suppliers of Taeki 5 superior gloves, full range of PPE equipment, Hi Viz clothing, boots and disposable coveralls. PBI Height Safety Ltd Stand: S291 8 Nga Mahi Road, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand 03 357 0093 Paul Ivory sales@pbiheightsafety.com www.pbiheightsafety.com PBI Height Safety specialises in consultation, design, supply and install of total height & access solutions from DBI Sala roofsafe cable and roofsafe cable systems, for total compliance for working at height. PETZL Stand: S323 PO Box 219, Oamaru 9444, New Zealand 03 434 9535 Andrew Secomb sales@spelean.co.nz www.petzl.co.nz Height Safety Products, Rope Access Products, Technical Rescue Products. Pilz NZ Limited Stand: S249 PO Box 59202, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2151, New Zealand 09 634 5350 Tony Catterson t.catterson@pilz.co.nz www.pilz.co.nz Machinery safety products services and training. Expert advice and solutions for all machine guarding needs Pop’N Work Portable Shelters and Umbrellas Stand: S229 PO Box 132069, Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealand Cary Johnson cary@popnwork.co.nz www.popnwork.co.nz Pop’N’Work Portable Shelters and Umbrellas have long been a reliable shelter source in the telecommunication, construction and speciality application industries. Up in less than 1 minute and no loose parts to lose! ProChoice Safety Gear Stand: S235 19/298 Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand 09 622 2361 Owen Hughes nz@paramountsafety.co.nz www.prosafetygear.com Head Protection, Hearing Protection, Eye

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Showguide Protection, Hand Protection, Protective Workwear, Sun Protection, Site Safety and Safety Signs and Labels. Quality Safety Stand: S293 PO Box 639, Wanganui 4500, New Zealand 06 348 9522 Jason Myburgh info@qualitysafety.co.nz www.qsisafety.com Manufacturer and Importer: first aid kits, paramedic, medical and first aid, spill absorbent and containment, industrial clothing, height safety and general safety products such as respiratory, pandemic, full body PPE. Rhino-Rack NZ Ltd Stand: S258 PO Box 15018, Miramar, Wellington 6243, New Zealand 029 777 0051 Steve Smith steve@rhinorack.co.nz www.rhinorack.co.nz Roof racks (trade/commercial and recreational), ladder loaders, bike carriers, kayak carriers, ski carriers, luggage boxes, alloy trays and steel mesh baskets. Risk Management Group Limited Stand: S252 PO Box 985, Cambridge, Waikato 3450, New Zealand 07 823 9136 Tony Brownett toneb@riskgroup.co.nz www.riskgroup.co.nz OSH certified training and consultancy, drug testing, drug detector dogs commercial fraud & theft investigations. Rockwell Automation Stand: S297 PO Box 14047, Panmure, Auckland 1741, New Zealand 09 276 3070 Simon Johnson scjohnson@ra.rockwell.com www.rockwellautomation.co.nz Rockwell Automation offers one of the broadest safety products and services in the industry to help you achieve both safety and productivity goals in process and discrete manufacturing applications. Roobuck Pty Ltd Stand: S267 6/20 West Street, Brookvale, NSW 2100, Australia 0061 2 9938 1550 Hanson Chen info@roobuck.com.au www.roobuck.com.au IECEx certified Cordless miner’s caplamp, Traditional miner’s caplamp, Mining truck light, LED Hi-Vis safety vest, Industrial lights, HighBay and Low-Bay light reflector, Self-rescuer, Gas mask, Steel mesh reinforced HDPE pipe. Safety Integrated Solutions Ltd Stand: S201 PO Box 586, Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0943, New Zealand 09 448 5980 John O’Reilly john@a-safer-nz.com www.safetyintegratedsolutions.co.nz Health and Safety Consultants and Trainers. Safety’n Action Stand: S304 PO Box 35836, Browns Bay, Auckland 0753,

New Zealand 09 414 5944 Sheryl Jones sherylj@safetynaction.co.nz www.safetynaction.co.nz Safety ‘n Action is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) accredited private training establishment (PTE) that delivers training in occupational health and safety Safeworx Limited Stand: S283 PO Box 721432, Papakura, Auckland 2244, New Zealand 09 296 8431 Richard Moulder richardm@safeworx.co.nz www.safeworx.co.nz Distributors of leading brand safety clothing and equipment. Safety Nets NZ Limited Stand: S203 PO Box 305206, Triton Plaza, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0757, New Zealand 09 478 9047 Craig Daly craig@safetynetsnz.co.nz www.safetynetsnz.co.nz New Zealand’s largest provider of fall arrest safety netting solutions. Nets are professionally installed on residential, commercial and infrastructure projects by our dedicated team of fully certified riggers. Safety Step Stand: S204 PO Box 343, Drury 2247, New Zealand 09 271 4355 Dean Cockerton dean.cockerton@safetystep.co.nz www.safetystep.co.nz Safety Step NZ is New Zealand’s leading manufacturer and designer of underfoot anti-slip safety and way finding systems. A kiwi manufacturer with kiwi initiatives and solutions. Safety-Tech Products Ltd Stand: S296 PO Box 51 590, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2140, New Zealand 09 2747661 Don Hooper & Arnie Leeder arnie@mackboots.co.nz www.mackboots.com.au NZ Distributors of Mack Safety Boots. Scott Safety Stand: S328 Private Bag 93011, New Lynn, Auckland 0640, New Zealand 0061 2 7482 4713 Andrew Davies andavies@tycoint.com www.scottsafety.com Self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air and air-purifying respirators, gas detection instruments, thermal imaging cameras, air compressors, accountability systems, head, eye, hearing and face protection. Segno Safety (NZ) Ltd Stand: S217 PO Box 5016, Frankton, Hamilton 3242, New Zealand 07 846 6146 Ken Frazer sales@segno.co.nz www.segno.co.nz Safety signs and visual safety hardware featuring the Cirlock range of electrical and mechanical Lockout and Tagout equipment.

SICK Pty Ltd Stand: S322 PO Box 302022, North Harbour, Auckland 0751, New Zealand. 09 415 0459 Matthew Jones mjones@sick.co.nz www.sick.co.nz SICK – one of the world’s leading producers of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. SICK is a technology and market leader in Factory and Logistics Automation as well as Process Automation. Site Safe NZ Inc Stand: S264 PO Box 9445, Marion Square, Wellington 6141, New Zealand 0800 SITE SAFE Lauren Prestney comments@sitesafe.org.nz www.sitesafe.org.nz We offer health and safety systems, training, auditing or coaching. Our array of products and services fill all customer needs, including Small Business Safety Package, Safety by Steps, Safety Manager, Charter Accreditation, AppCon and more. Skylotec NZ Stand: S240 PO Box 39048, Harewood, Christchurch 8545, New Zealand 0800 357 003 Greg Single sales@pbiheightsafety.com www.skylotec.com SKYLOTEC offers uncompromising quality for personal protective equipment (PPE) for fall arrest systems. Over 65 years of experience and innovation are contained in every product for fall protection. Slip Prevention Specialists Stand: S219 PO Box 911550, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand 09 834 4898 Janet Kerr enquires@slipprevention.co.nz www.slipprevention.co.nz Do you have slippery surfaces? Reduce the risk of injury. Visit us on stand S219 to discuss solutions and book a free assessment with no obligation quote. Create a safer workplace. SoleMate Stand: S246 PO Box 3246, Hawkes Bay Mail Centre, Onekawa, Napier 4110, New Zealand 021 469 327 Judy Rynn judy@solemate.co.nz www.solemate.co.nz SoleMate is the New Zealand & Australian distributor for Shoes For Crews® (SFC), manufacturer of the world’s top rated slip resistant footwear for men and women in the workplace. Specsavers NZ Ltd Stand: S292 26 Triton Drive, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0632, New Zealand 021 584 534 Anne Trautvetter anne.trautvetter@specsavers.com www.specsavers.co.nz Comprehensive Eye Examinations, ‘2 Complete Pairs for 1 Low Price’, Certified Prescription Safety Glasses, Staff benefits available through Premium Club

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Showguide St John Stand: S239 Private Bag 14902, Panmure, Auckland 1741, New Zealand 06 526 0528 Hamish Bell Hamish.Bell@stjohn.org.nz www.stjohn.org.nz At the show our team will be delighted to talk to you about our broad range of first aid training and kits appropriate to your industry, along with life-saving AEDs essential in high risk industries and remote industrial locations. Steel Blue Boots Stand: S320 18 Irvine Drive, Malaga, Perth 6059, Australia 0800 777 460 David Chissell david.chissell@steelblue.com.au www.steelblue.com.au At Steel Blue, we are dedicated to providing you with the most comfortable work boots available. Steel Blue not only meet the world’s highest safety standards, we also produce a range of boots with legendary levels of comfort. The Rope Centre Stand: S329 73 The Concourse, Henderson, Auckland 1140, New Zealand 09 837 7100 Doug Carson sales@ropecentre.co.nz www.ropecentre.co.nz Height Safety, Rigging, Rope Access, Rescue and Confined Space equipment from Singing Rock, Gleistein Ropes, CMI, SRT, RollGliss Rescue, Parmenter and Petrie, Petzl, Donaghys and S’West Safety Nets(UK). Independent cer-

SG25 tified inspection and testing services. Trading Downunder Pty Ltd Stand: S332 PO Box 1087, Baulkham Hills, Sydney, NSW 2153, Australia 0061 2 8678 1546 Stephen Joseph steve@tradingdownunder.com.au www.tradingdownunder.com.au Wholesaler of safety footwear brands for Australia and New Zealand Tru-Gard Stand: S308 586 Kaikorai Valley Road, Kenmure, Dunedin 9011, New Zealand 03 488 2060 Con Lewis conrad@tru-gard.com www.tru-bilt.co.nz Certified Bollard and Barrier Systems. Vanguard Group Stand: S295 PO Box 38055, Lower Hutt 5011, New Zealand 0800 500 147 Brendan McLean brendan@vanguardgroup.co.nz www.vanguardgroup.co.nz Pedestrian safety barriers, speed humps, wheel stops, trench covers, kerb ramps, safety mirrors, cable ramps. Vertical Horizonz NZ Stand: S245 36 15th Avenue, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand 0211206335 Marcus Bathan marcus@vhg.co.nz

www.verticalhorizonz.com We have a large accreditation range and offer over 70 short courses within five core business areas: Transport & crane operations, rural operations, industrial safety, health & safety and professional development. Vynco Industries (NZ) Ltd Stand: S327 PO Box 12249, Penrose, Auckland 1642, New Zealand 09 525 6051 bowman@vynco.co.nz Elisa Bowman www.vynco.co.nz Vynco provides domestic, commercial and industrial electrical solutions in NZ, Australia and the Pacific. Product Engineering remains at the forefront of our business focus, with over 50% of Vynco products designed, engineered or assembled in NZ. Waikato Security Services Ltd Stand: S330 07 834 8106 PO Box 697, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand Michael Brooks michaelb@waikatosecurity.co.nz www.waikatosecurity.co.nz Identicom Lone Worker Devices. Wiley X Eyewear Stand: S220 07 846 1000 PO Box 12149, Chartwell Square, Hamilton 3248, New Zealand Alisha Hosking alisha@wileyx.co.nz www.wileyx.co.nz Our wide and varied range of high quality eye

wear is designed for the person who appreciates the lens technology and caters for all aspects of outdoor activities, ranging from Sport and Recreation, to the workforce. ZERO- Advanced Height Safety PPE Stand: S241 PO Box 39048, Harewood, Christchurch 8545, New Zealand 03 357 0093 Hayden Ivory hayden@pbiheightsafety.com www.zero4heightsafety.com National distributor of quality Zero brand Height Safety PPE, offering a wide selection of height safety PPE for many different industries that work at height. Products include Harnesses, Lanyards, Helmets, Confined Space, Rope, Ropelines, Fall Arrestors and Retractables, Anchor Points and Rescue Equipment. MHL Advance Conveyors (NZ) Ltd Stand: M168 PO Box 204008, Highbrook, Auckland 2161, New Zealand 09 273 6506 Rob Fogarty advance.conveyors@castors.co.nz www.advanceconveyors.co.nz Powered roller conveyors, powered belt conveyors, gravity roller conveyor, complete conveyor systems, packing benches, trolleys Amcor Flexibles (New Zealand) Ltd Stand: M106 26-38 Andrew Baxter Drive, Airport Oaks, Auckland 2022, New Zealand 09 275 0169 Logan Roe logan.roe@amcor.com

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SG26 www.amcor.com Amcor Flexibles offers customised packaging products for all market segments including high performance laminates, printed rewind, pouches, high barrier films and product protection films such as EpiTech® and Stretch Hood. APC Group Stand: M125 PO Box 282250, Beachlands, Auckland 2147, New Zealand 021 757 758 Dughall Aitken dughall.aitken@apcgroup.co.nz www.apcgroup.co.nz Since 1972 APC has grown to become one of Australasia’s leading companies specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of warehouse and office storage systems. Attwoods The Packaging People Stand: M158 PO Box 204207, Highbrook, Auckland 2161, New Zealand 09 379 4125 John Isemonger john@attwoods.co.nz www.attwoods.co.nz 100% N.Z. Owned and operated for over 60 years as N.Z.’S most experienced and innovative packaging distributor. Bluestone Recruitment Stand: M120 PO Box 217024, Botany Junction, Auckland 2016, New Zealand 0800 639 856 Joanne Whitehead jwhitehead@bluestonerecruitment.co.nz www.bluestonerecruitment.co.nz At Bluestone we can provide you a complete recruitment solution for your warehouse, manufacturing facility to your office. From short term temporary staff to permanent employees at Bluestone we have that covered. Cascade New Zealand Stand: M157 PO Box 58960, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 021 623 509 Steve Leece steve.leece@cascorp.com www.cascorp.com New and used forklift attachments and forklift batteries, battery maintenance and repairs Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Stand: M118 PO Box 1281, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, New Zealand 027 278 7759 Keith Robinson keith@traininginsupply.co.nz www.cilt.co.nz Networking, education and training, events. Cipher Lab Stand: M115 12F, 333 Dunhua S. Road, Sec 2., Teipei 10669, Taiwan 00886 2 8647 1166 ext 2332 Elena Liang elena.liang@cipherlab.com.tw www.cipherlab.com CipherLab designs and delivers industry-leading business performance and efficiency solutions around AIDC (automatic identification and data collection) hardware and software. Applications of our products are around transportation and logistics, field mobility, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, warehousing, and public and government

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Showguide services. Clark Equipment NZ Ltd Stand: M146 PO Box 58163, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 09 274 4974 Warrick Reid warrick.reid@clarkequipment.co.nz www.clarkequipment.co.nz We offer comprehensive materials handling solutions with the full Clark range. New and used sales, rental options, readily available parts and mobile 24/7 servicing for all your material handling needs. Codemark Ltd Stand: M163 PO Box 33422, Takapuna, Auckland 0740, New Zealand 09 422 5282 Blair Kietzmann blair@codemark.co.nz www.codemark.co.nz Distributors of coding and marking equipment including inkjet, laser and thermal transfer printers and print & apply applicators. Compressed Air Maintenance Ltd Stand: M154 PO Box 340161, Birkenhead, Auckland 0746, New Zealand 09 481 3046 Peter Bell info@vacuumlift.co.nz www.vacuumlift.co.nz Vacuum lifting systems are able to lift and manoeuvre a wide range of products including frequent and rapid movements complimented with engineering design, fabrication, installation and support services. Comworth Technologies Stand: M116 8 Antares Place, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand 09 477 0520 Erin Hamlyn erin.hamlyn@comworth.co.nz www.comworth.co.nz Comworth offers a vast range of integrated technology solutions backed by strong sales support and locally based helpdesk and service team. Conslab Extend Stand: M102 PO Box 97542, Manukau, Auckland 2241, New Zealand 027 240 7480 Justin Paul justin.paul@conslab.co.nz www.conslab.co.nz Floor condition assessments, aisle smoothing, joint, crack and chip repairs, bolt removal and repair, floor cleaning, chemically resistant toppings, regular maintenance and reporting. Crown Equipment Ltd Stand: M110 18 Andromeda Crescent, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand 09 274 4069 Mike Fogarty mike.fogarty@crown.com www.crown.com Crown Lift Trucks (Sales new and used, rentals, parts, service), Schaefer warehousing solutions. Dematic Stand: M135 Eastside – Building 7, 15 Accent Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand

09 273 0052 Martin Gersbach martin.gersbach@dematic.com www.dematic.co.nz Integrated logistics systems, vocollect voice, scanners, wireless networks, mobile computers, printers, pick and put-to-light systems, colby pallet racking, storage equipment, conveyors, sortation systems, asrs, warehouse control systems, good-to-person systems, palletising systems, 24/7 service and support, consulting, project management Dexion Industrial Stand: M112 PO Box 58988, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 09 273 0488 021 433 655 Craig Landon craig.landon@dexion.co.nz www.dexion.co.nz Warehouse solution systems including selective and double deep pallet racking, drive in, satelitte pallet racking, raised storage areas, cart push back, cantilever systems, integrated system solutions as well as order fulfilment systems including pick to light and pick by voice, medium and light duty shelving systems. East West Engineering NZ Ltd Stand: M121 PO Box 131083, Onehunga, Auckland 1643, New Zealand 09 634 6143 Ian Holden ian@eastwesteng.co.nz www.eastwesteng.co.nz We are Australia and New Zealand’s leading suppliers of forklift attachments and materials handling equipment. Established in 1981 with a reputation built on the manufacturing and supplying of quality, robustly engineered products that provide our customers with practical and cost effective solutions to their materials handling requirements. EWP Sales New Zealand Stand: M119 PO Box 58097, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 0800 397 463 027 283 0530 Terry Tibbitts sales@ewpnz.co.nz www.ewpnz.co.nz EWP Sales New Zealand specialise in the sales, hire and leasing of scissor lifts, boom lifts, mast lifts and other access equipment. Flow Software Ltd Stand: M137 1/222 Bush Road, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand 09 476 3577 021 224 3569 Jim Stevens jim.stevens@flowsoftware.co.nz www.flowsoftware.co.nz Flow software can provide your company with an advanced EDI & Integration solution that will ensure your people, partners and systems can all work together – sharing information to achieve more business success. Forkliftaction.com Stand: VIP Lounge PO Box 1439, Milton, Brisbane 4064, Australia 0061 7 3369 9090 Ann Hofmans info@forkliftaction.com www.forkliftaction.com Independent industry news, business di-

rectory, marketplace of used equipment, spec checker, job market, industry events, media releases, safety columns, photo gallery, B2B advertising. Formsteel Technologies Stand: M166A PO Box 23718, Hunters Corner, Manukau, Auckland 2155, New Zealand 09 275 0089 Patrick Whiteman patrick@formsteel.co.nz www.formsteel.co.nz Manufacturers of roll-formed steel building components and products. Gough Materials Handling Stand: M129 PO Box 4154, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, New Zealand 0800 497 837 Jason Manak jason.manak@ggh.co.nz www.ggh.co.nz While we cannot fit out market-leading Hyster 52 ton container handler on our stand, we will have the smaller but just as impressive members of the Hyster family of equipment at the show. Our battery electric range will be on display with the class-leading technology/ AC motor control/ fully regenerative systems and programmable performance parameters. FTD Magazine Stand: M100 PO Box 340173, Birkenhead, Auckland 0746, New Zealand 09 481 3005 David Silver dsilver@astonpublishing.co.nz www.ftdmag.co.nz FTD is the only magazine in New Zealand that is dedicated to supply chain management, materials handling, warehousing and logistics issues, and is distributed to a wide range of industries. GS1 New Zealand Stand: M161 PO Box 11110, Wellington 6011, New Zealand 0800 102 356 Pauline Prince info@gs1nz.org www.gs1nz.org The GS1 System provides global standards for unique identification of trade items, services, logistic units, consignments, assets, documents, relationships, parties and locations at any point in the supply chain. Hurricane Products Stand: M127 PO Box 7190, Fitzroy, New Plymouth 4341, New Zealand 06 759 1990 Robyn Stampel robyn@hurricaneproducts.co.nz www.hurricaneproducts.co.nz EP is worldwide with customers of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nissan, Walmart. They excel in electric pallet trucks/stackers/forklifts and their componentry is European sourced. We offer 100% guarantee. JMP Engineering Stand: M133 455 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland 1026, New Zealand 09 828 3304 Alan Willey alan@jmp.co.nz www.jmp.co.nz JMP is a leading supplier of palletising, stretchwrapping, packaging, and materials handling

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Showguide systems. jmp can undertake multi robot installations, down to small, semi auto product handling requirements. Loscam (New Zealand) Limited Stand: M108 PO Box 112240, Penrose, Auckland 1642, New Zealand 021 756 339 Nick Trask nick.trask@loscam.com www.loscam.com LOSCAM provides returnable packaging solutions and equipment used to store and move products through supply chains. We have built our reputation by providing outstanding customer service, innovative products and tailored solutions to our customers. Manukau Institute of Technology Stand: M107 NZ Maritime School, Level 3, 2 Commerce Street, Auckland Central 1010, New Zealand 09 379 4997 ext 6725 Vaughan Lovelock Vaughan.Lovelock@manukau.ac.nz www.manukau.ac.nz Online Certificate in Commercial Logistics. Part time Certificate in Logistics. Full Time Diploma in Shipping and Freight. Full time diploma in Supply Chain Management. Online Graduate Certificate in Shipping or Supply Chain Management. Master Equipment Limited Stand: M148 PO Box 82021, Highland Park, Auckland 2143, New Zealand 09 274 5883 Emmett OBrien emmett@masterequipment.co.nz www.masterequipment.co.nz Material handling equipment, design and build services for logistics, storage, warehouse and retail applications. Freight cages, display units, storage units. Mobile and in-house maintenance and repair services 100% Kiwi. Minipack Stand: M155 PO Box 201132, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2150, New Zealand 09 274 7388 Antonio Scordamaglia antonio@minipack.co.nz www.minipack.co.nz Packaging Machinery and films specialist. shrink wrap, bundle wrap, sleeve wrapping, flow wrapping. Mitech Technology Group Stand: M105 PO Box 11813, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542, New Zealand 09 915 5555 Deane Shafttoe dshafttoe@mitech.co.nz www.mitech.co.nz MITech Technology Group supply and support of the complete range of Markem-Imaje and Datamax O’Neill coding solutions, providing traceability solutions from product to pallet. Multirack Pallet Racking and Shelving Systems Stand: M143 PO Box 204352, Highbrook, Auckland 2161, New Zealand 09 266 1252 John Cochrane john.cochrane@rollformers.co.nz www.multiracknz.co.nz Pallet racking, long span shelving, cantilever systems, drive in, carpet racking,

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SG27 powdercoating Northern Forklifts Ltd Stand: M128 PO Box 100110, North Shore, Auckland 0745, New Zealand 09 443 4661 021 739 108 Dexter Hyland sales@northernforklifts.co.nz www.northernforklifts.co.nz Forklift sales service and rental. NZ distributor for Hangcha and Konecranes SMV forklifts. Peacock Bros NZ Ltd Stand: M145 PO Box 58943, Botany, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 09 273 4455 ext 203 Tony Uren sales@labelnz.com www.labelnz.com Label manufacturer, suppliers of label thermal printers and software. Wireless RF warehouse management software and hardware solution providers. Plastic Pallets M150A PO Box 15314, Dinsdale, Hamilton 3243, New Zealand 07 846 6474 Lloyd Seeney sales@plasticpallets.co.nz www.plasticpallets.co.nz We produce plastic collapsible milk powder ibcs, pallets of most shapes and sizes for the hygiene industry. fabrication of plastic, folded flute board and rotational custom designed products. Power Forklifts Ltd Stand: M150 PO Box 21797, Henderson, Auckland 0650, New Zealand 09 828 0023 021 773055 Antony Urbahn antony@powerforklifts.co.nz www.powerforklifts.co.nz We Import, sell, lease, rent, service and repair forklifts & other materials handling equipment. We distribute still forklifts from Germany, Bendi from UK and Combilift from Ireland. Powerlift Stand: M126 PO Box 12593, Penrose, Auckland 1642, New Zealand 09 580 2099 Glenn Ross glenn.ross@powerlift.co.nz www.powerlift.co.nz Powerlift is the distributor of Nissan, Atlet and Powerlift HC range of material handling equipment. We have a dealer network throughout New Zealand. Rapid Labels Stand: M117 PO Box 100455, North Shore Mail Centre, Auckland 0745, New Zealand 09 414 1700 David Millington david.millington@rapidlabels.co.nz www.rapidlabels.co.nz Blank labels, direct thermal labels, thermal transfer labels, courier labels, laser sheets, full print labels, digital labels, zebra printers, datamax printers, printer parts, ribbons, accredited servicing, overprinting bureau.

Storepal Limited Stand: M164 PO Box 281039, Maraetai, Auckland 2148, New Zealand 021 702 753 Shane Mitchell shane@storepal.co.nz New Zealand design based company specialising in enhancing productivity through customer focussed equipment.

Supercharge Batteries NZ Ltd Stand: M162 PO Box 58603, East Tamaki, Auckland 2163, New Zealand 027 322 4902 Peter Ingram peter.ingram@nzsupercharge.co.nz www.superchargebatteries.co.nz Import and distribution of batteries for Automotive, Commercial, industrial, marine.

Storepro Solutions Limited Stand: M103 PO Box 132256, Mount Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand 09 570 1061 Robbie Turner info@storepro.co.nz www.storepro.co.nz STOREPRO offer an extensive independently selected product range. With regular visits to manufacturing plants worldwide, STOREPRO provides only the safest, best designed, and best quality products available. Ensuring safe, efficient integration of storage, materials handling and operating systems for industrial and commercial facilities.

SweetSpot Group Stand: M144 DX CX10359, Auckland 2014, New Zealand 021 148 1933 Damon Bell damon@sweetspotgroup.co.nz www.sweetspotgroup.co.nz Freight Management Solutions and freight brokering.

Improve safety in your workplace.

Install effective, durable anti-slip/ skid safety surfacing

Colourgrip Surfacing Ltd. works with the NZTA and Auckland Transport to reduce accidents on roads by installing proper, effective and long-lasting high-friction anti-skid surfacing at approaches to zebra crossings and motorway off-ramps. In the industrial/commercial environment slips, trips and falls are becoming the worst workplace accidents. Until now, the only colour marking available for ‘tramline’ walkways, and zone boundaries (where things can or cannot go), has been standard paint. With the complexity of industry today the need is for a more effective and longer lasting solution. That’s why at CSL we are proud to introduce our Colourgrip® Safety Surfacing System to factories and warehouses, providing you with unsurpassed roading technology eradicating slipping, skidding and demarcation safety issues overnight. Our robust roading aggregate will provide

fantastic traction for fork hoists, especially in wet weather. Staff walkways will be vivid and bright, while providing amazing grip under foot - all without breaking down over time. Colourgrip® well exceeds the NZ Building Code Specification for safe walking surfaces (“D1 Access Routes”). With its UK Highways Agency Spec of handling 3,500 trucks braking on it daily for between 5-10 years just think how long it will last at your place! If you really want to enhance staff safety in your workplace while increasing productivity, make a wise ‘value for money’ decision and contact us, because Colourgrip® really is Safety At Your Feet. Special offer for National Safety Show visitors: Free 1m2 Colourgrip® Trial installation. We look forward to helping you on Stand 219 © Copyright Colourgrip Surfacing Ltd. 2013

Colourgrip Surfacing Ltd. www.colourgripsurfacing.co.nz • 09 274 42 84 Showguide

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Think you are working safely at height? PBI Height Safety is helping drive height safety systems, training, awareness and correct equipment use.

The New Zealand owned Christchurch based company has been in business for 13 years and will have a dynamic presence at the National Safety Show with five large stands. As well as devoting a stand each to showcase products from its three key personal protective equipment (PPE) brands – Zero, C.A.M.P and Skylotech, PBI will also have a large walkway/stairway system plus a five-metre tower to showcase height products and permanent safety solutions from DBI Sala by Capital Safety, a major global height safety company. Staff will be doing live demonstrations of equipment use, showing visitors how to do rescues from height and how to deal will fallen workers. The very heart of this business is about affecting a complete mental mind shift when it comes to people working safely at height. It’s their mission, their business focus and their dedication. To that end PBI works at multiple levels, directly to the market for safety systems. The depth of the company’s industry knowledge and experience is initially called into use by architects and specifiers when designing a building and needing PBI to develop integrated internal and external fixed line access and height systems – at other times they are called in to consult and plan at the tender or contractor stage. PBI will advise, deliver and install horizontal and vertical safety lines, walkways, stairs and other fixed systems that are fitted permanently onto buildings and structures. Next comes key staff height training, coupled with delivering the correct PPE equipment and products which are sold nationwide.

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They undertake work from a single anchor point through to complex and extensive height safety systems. Clients range from people in factories needing to be lowered down into machinery to do work; people needing to do regular maintenance work on roofs; window cleaning on multilevel buildings; aircraft hangers where employees need to be suspended to work on planes – even in the transport industry where safety is needed doing high loads. PBI marketing manager Gavin How says that by carrying the DBI Sala/Capital Safety

of innovation and development in the industry – products are totally engineered and may appear overly simple – but if you fall all that innovation comes into play.” Equipment can have unseen built-in shock absorber qualities that can reduce strain on human bodies or a building when needing to catch a suddenly falling weight. PBI staff travel extensively to stay up-to-date with rapidly evolving global standards and developing technology. The advanced technology the company offers means complex fixed height systems can be installed on buildings while maintaining a streamline

New Zealand is undergoing a revolution in working safely at height – and if you think it isn’t needed, ponder a couple of quick facts: • In the UK construction industry there is one fatality per 100,000 people • In the NZ construction industry there are four fatalities per 100,000 people

window cleaners, roofers, builders, linesmen, maintenance workers or anyone working at height. “Accidents happen when people least expect it,” Gavin explains. “It’s a normal day and people are doing something they’ve done so many times before and then something suddenly goes wrong – a cell phone rings at the wrong moment, they step into a skylight that has been painted over.” Luckily, these are not stories that PBI Height Safety hear directly. “We know from our own track record that if the correct building system is in place, if people are trained properly and wearing the right PPE equipment the possibility of falling should never happen.” For sales of personal harness gear and equipment, PBI Height Safety works with a network of highly trained distributors throughout New Zealand. Fixed line systems are supplied directly by PBI nationwide.

• In just one short space of last year of the 760 residential building sites that Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment staff visited in Christchurch, 215 had to be shut down because of lack of height safety range of fixed safety systems, plus the three key PPE brands the company can offer price and job solutions at any level – from a highly specified abseil line system on an architectural building to a $150 harness that would be suitable for handyman type work… through to a $1000 harness that would be necessitated for safety and comfort for a lineman being suspended for a good part of a regular day. “PBI is totally dedicated to height safety,” says Gavin. “There is an incredible amount

look the architect is after. Meantime individual safety gear needs to be straightforward and simple for workers. “Gear needs to be simple for people to use,” says Gavin, “or else, if it appears too complex, people think they can’t be bothered using it.” The intellectual knowledge of height safety is a strong component of what PBI offers. They offer safety solutions for total compliance and are travel around the country to help and train scaffolders, contractors,

See us at the National Safety Show, July 3-4, ASB Showgrounds. PBI Height Safety with DBI Sala by Capital Safety • Zero- Height Safety Equipment • C.A.M.P. Industrial Height Safety • Skylotec High Protection PBI Height Safety welcomes everyone to its stands including building owners, architects, plant managers, trucking companies, those in the construction industry and anyone doing height related work. The company will also be holding seminars at the show.

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C.A.M.P. is a 123 year-old, family-owned Italian brand that has maintained its heritage with the global headquarters still nestled in the tiny mountain village of Premana situated in the Pre-Alps of Northern Italy. CAMP Height Safety is a global brand sold in over 70 countries and specializes in rope access. The name, CAMP, is an acronym that stands for Concezione Articoli Montagna Premana or ‘Conception of Articles for Mountaineering Made in Premana’ CAMP is the new standard in Industry Height Safety showing for the first time in NZ: lightweight, comfort, effectiveness, modularity, ergonomics and efficiency are just some of the keywords that help to better perceive the approach the C.A.M.P. uses in answering to the basic concept of height safety. The CAMP range offers Harnesses, Arborist Equipment, Rope and Rope Access Equipment, Helmets, Abseil Equipment, Self- Retracting Lifelines, Rescue equipment, Karabiners and Kit Bags.

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Oliver safety boot saves tunneller

Accidents on project sites still occur despite the best safety policies – and best protection still plays a key part when an accident does occur. Construction worker Darren Sisson’s last job of the night shift was stocking up and loading a five tonne drilling and bolting rig attachment that was a key part of the roof and wall support for the access tunnel under construction for an underground coal mine. He was repeating a process that he has done many times before - attaching the drilling and bolting rig to a loader and stocking it with the resin chemicals. Thinking that everything was safe he approached the bolter - but stood back a little just in case. As he loaded the resin, the five tonne bolter rig slipped off the loader and landed on his left foot. Darren was quickly taken to the first aid room where his boot was cut off. “I was lying back waiting for my toes to fall

out onto the floor or blood to gush everywhere when the boot was removed. I was thinking this is my start to a new life, a life with half a foot, or no toes” said Darren. At the hospital, Darren thought it was finally time he too had a first look at his foot. “I could see my toes and they looked heaps better than I thought they would.” “The doctors came back to say that my big toe wasn’t even broken but the third toe had a hairline fracture. They also said that I would lose my toenail indefinitely,” Darren said. A post accident review was done using the steel capped gumboots - the standard issue to the works team – in a simulation. It showed that when the bolter was dropped on the gumboot, the steel cap was pressed

right through the gumboot leaving nothing protected inside. As Darren was wearing his own preferred Oliver boots, the protective cap and the sturdy construction of the boot protected his foot. “If I had not been wearing my Oliver Boots

and if I had been wearing their gumboots, I would have lost my toes… I am so grateful I was wearing them on this shift”. “I am back to playing squash, mountain bike riding and playing with my baby girl again,” he said.

Oliver sets new standards in value and comfort with new WB 34 series range Footwear industry icon Oliver Footwear (founded in Ballarat, Australia in 1887) has released a new range of safety and industrial footwear that adopts significant new technology features that add superior, affordable comfort and safety protection for the wearer.

Designated the Oliver WB 34 Series, the new lightweight footwear range has 16 different style choices so that there is a footwear option for every type of vocation and workplace conditions. The GRIPthane® Dual Density Polyurethane sole combines a hard wearing outer sole for tough workplace environments with a soft shock absorbing low density midsole. With the softer midsole extending deep into the cleat, it extends the surface grip but provides the ideal cushioning to absorb the shocks delivered by rough conditions underfoot. In combination with a scientifically designed tread pattern, the WB 34 range exceeds the slip requirements of industry standards AS/ NZS 2210.3:2009 and EN ISO 20345:2011.

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The range features the Oliver COMFORTcushion® Impact Absorption System that employs a combination of cellular urethane and PORON1 as performance cushioning to protect the heel and ball of the foot, delivering even more superior cushioning and shock absorption. And now, the Oliver Comfort System incorporates the Aegis Microbe Shield2 Technology. This anti microbial solution controls bacteria that create odour, stains and product deterioration. In addition perforated air channels on the footbed promote natural airflow to the feet and help to maintain freshness. Safety protection is afforded by the NATUREform® steel toe cap with its traditional wider Oliver shape and a latex cushion liner

to ensure that toes do not make contact with the cap. All lace up styles in the Oliver WB 34 Series are fully lined for greater wearer comfort and also treated with the Aegis Microbe Shield® Technology. The Oliver new WB 34 range continues to reflect the Oliver commitment to delivering great value and ensures the delivery of feature packed footwear products that utilise the latest technology, with superior comfort at competitive purchase prices. Oliver Footwear believes that the new WB 34 range with all its choices and features continues to reflect the long standing business commitment to locally designed and assembled safety footwear for which comfort, through innovative and advanced

lightweight and quality product choices, is paramount. Oliver is now a part of Honeywell Safety Products, a global leader in personal protection equipment. See us on Stand S263 or contact Rhys Evans, sales manager - New Zealand direct by email rhys.evans@honeywell. com or by calling 0274 811 664. PORON © 2013 Rogers Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 2 AEGIS Microbe Shield Technology ©2013 Microban International 1

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WHY PROCHOICE SAFETY GEAR? Safety products are all pretty similar right? A hard hat, safety specs, and a pair of riggers gloves and you’re ready to go on site?

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2. Our Services Customers appreciate our Australia and New Zealandwide distribution network, which translates to rapid order turnaround, with localised customer service. We are able to comfortably meet stock service requirements of our distribution network, and satisfy end user demand. In the unlikely event we are out of a stock service line in New Zealand, ProChoice has four warehouses in Australia that we can draw on to source the out of stock line.

3. Support To meet the rigid Boomerang Laboratory Quality Assurance standards, ProChoice must tick all the boxes in the integrated BLQA process including: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Select products within our Hard Hat, safety spectacle, and safety vest range are eligible for customisation once they have gone through the Boomerang Laboratory Quality Assurance programme. ProChoice has in house pad printing, and vinyl printing facilities designed to add value to your product selection. ProChoice can add your company logo to a hard hat, identification to a safety vest, or site project to a pair of safety spectacles, the possibilities are truly endless.

In partnership with our distribution network team of safety representatives are readily available and qualified to call on end-users and make safety recommendations based on the ProChoice product range. Our product knowledge and resources for resellers are kept up to date so as they are informed of changes to product lines, Standards, additional services, industry changes, etc. Our promotional support and marketing material is first class and a great source of information with an excellent catalogue, website and e-brochures and instore display material.

4. Our Image Standout packaging and branding makes the ProChoice range “pop” in store displays. The distinctive ProChoice section is easy to identify in any safety retail outlet due to our strong branding presence and striking packaging.

5. Integrity We have consistently maintained our loyalty to our distributor network, and our sense of fair play – a legacy passed on from ProChoice’s founder, the late Rob Bird. Our replacement policy, environmental, and community commitment confirms our standing as responsible corporate citizens.

ProChoice products are Certified to Australian and New Zealand Standards where applicable, and we can prove it. Our product Certification schedules are available upon request, just ask your ProChoice representative.

ProChoice Safety Gear is proud to be exhibiting in the up coming National Safety Show 2013 –ASB Showgrounds Auckland, July 3&4. We welcome you to come down to our stand at S235 to check out some of the new and exciting products as well as some old favourites on offer from ProChoice Safety Gear.

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Unprecedented ease of use, more possibilities with the V300 WS Extended safe camera system SICK is presenting the V300 WS Extended – the latest generation of safe camera sensors for protecting hazardous areas and point of operation applications in Cat3, SIL2 or PL d applications.

The V300 WS Extended is a non-contact safety system based on image processing technology The range of the V300 WS Extended has been enhanced so that it can now monitor protective areas of up to 1.5m x 1.5m. Operating two systems in synchronous mode allows the size of the protective field to be doubled. Commissioning of the V300 WS Extended has been made even easier with the help of intuitive single-button operation and the improved four-LED display. The single device concept of the safe camera sensor is also convincing in economic terms because the device ensures cost-efficient procurement, stock-keeping and spare-part administration. The V300 WS Extended is a non-contact safety system based on image processing technology. It fulfils safety integrity level SIL2 according to IEC 61508 and Performance Level PL d in line with EN ISO 13849. The sensor’s transmitter and receiver are integrated in a single housing as are the supplementary functions of reset and external device monitoring. The compact triangular housing of the safe

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camera system allows horizontal or vertical installation. A single device for almost all common opening sizes and formats With a range of 2.12m, the V300 WS Extended is suitable for machine openings and monitored areas of up to 1.5m2. Mounted in a corner, the V300 WS Extended generates a field that reaches to the reflector strip mounted opposite the device. The entire length and breadth of the reflector strip is monitored with selectable resolutions of 20mm, 24mm or 30mm. The V300 WS Extended signals within 20ms if someone reaches into the machine during processing activities. To increase the protective field size to 4.5m2, it is possible to synchronise two devices together. If two sides meeting one another at an angle are to be protected, two V300 WS Extended units are also the perfect solution. In this case, there is no need for a central strut in the corner so the operator has unobstructed access to the machine via the

corner - eg. for the insertion and removal of larger work pieces. Optimised installation as well as commissioning and diagnostic display Almost no other safety sensor is as easy to install and commission as the V300 WS Extended: • Two screws are sufficient to reliably fix the device. • Only one cable is required for electrical connection. • Alignment on the reflector strip takes place automatically. • The protective field is defined using a teach procedure. • The four-LED display supports this process. If diagnosis becomes necessary, the above-mentioned assignment of the LEDs permits targeted corrective work, minimising machine down time and productivity loss. The protective field is divided into four sectors during operation and the LEDs provide visualisation of detection for each sector. Safe camera sensor also keeps costs under control

The concept of the V300 WS Extended is a single device for various opening sizes and a wide range of protective field geometries opens up economical solutions in many terms. Being easily mounted and operated, installation and commissioning costs are reduced. It creates safe working conditions, preventing accidents at work and thus minimising the risk of subsequent follow-up costs and liability demands. As a “universal sensor” for a wide range of similar but not always identical applications, it reduces the number of variants that would otherwise require stocking at machine constructors or system integrators, with a positive effect on economic efficiency in warehouses and logistics. This also applies for applications with two synchronised sensors: identical variants can be used here. See us at Stand S322 at The National Safety Show

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IN UNCERTAIN TIMES, NOTHING BEATS SAFE PROCESSES.

When industrial systems have to deliver high productivity, engineers don’t rely on instinct. Instead, they rely on sensor technology from SICK. Our solutions ensure optimal processes and they stop expensive machine failure and downtime. They reduce changeover times and they prevent personal injury and other accidents, in every industry and every area of factory automation. With photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, ﬂuid sensors, distance sensors, vision sensors, scanners and opto-electronic protective devices. When it comes to reliable production, the whole world draws on the engineering spirit of SICK. We think that’s intelligent. For more information please visit www.sick.co.nz or call 0800 222 278 (Tollfree).

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Why is work place eye health and eye safety essential? It is important to protect the health and safety of our eyes as the eye is an extremely delicate organ. Permanent vision loss can result from relatively minor injuries or from conditions that go unidentiﬁed or untreated. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates 51 percent of the pop-

ulation has at least one eye problem – this increases to 87 percent of the population aged over 45. Visual impairment or injury can reduce health and wellbeing, affect a person’s ability to work, drive or enjoy everyday activities such as reading or watching television. The effects of visual impairment

or injury can also reduce mobility, increasing the risk of falls and injury, which reduces a person’s independence. This can contribute to isolation, depression and adverse effects on work and social relationships. Where there’s an elevated risk of eye injuries in the workplace, employers are general-

ly responsible for the costs associated with providing personal protective eyewear such as safety glasses and sun/UV protection. Employees are usually responsible for providing their own prescription glasses if they need them for computer or desk work. OPSM can assist you.

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See us at stand S316 All Luxottica products go through extensive testing • Galvanic thickness test • Temple stress test • Cass-Test • Accelerated aging test • Mechanical stability • Bridge deformation and lens retention • Endurance test • Optical power of oculars • Drop ball test • Ballistic testing *Luxottica Safety Eyewear are manufactured to Exceed the Australian/New Zealand and International requirements of AS/NZs1337.6, AS/NZs1337, AS2228.1 and ANSI Z87.1-2003 (medium impact). The team at OPSM can tailor a prescription safety eyewear* package to suit your company’s requirements. To find out more or book an eye test call 0800 696 776 or visit visionservices.co.nz

Expert safety advice, service and products Pilz is more than a supplier of components to make machinery safe. The company is also a source of knowledge and information on how to get the best out of any machinery safety project. We are very pleased to use our knowledge and experience, to work with our customers to ensure they end up with a compliant solution that is practical and useable in their individual working environment.

Machinery safety is all about stopping a machine from running if a dangerous event occurs. A correctly designed and installed safety control system will identify this event and stop the machine from working. Finding out what has caused the machine to stop is

Need Help with Machinery Safety? Call Us Benefit from our expertise. Today’s manufacturing companies and their suppliers of automation and machinery not only have to deal with increasingly complex plant and machinery, but also have to know their way around current standards, OHS Acts and Regulations. As this isn’t easy in an increasingly global market, more and more manufacturers and operators are looking for a partner like Pilz to provide competent support on all issues relating to machine safety.

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The Safety Services Pilz offers include: - Risk Assessment - Safety Concept - Safety Design - System Implementation - Safety Validation - CE Marking - International Compliance Services - Plant Assessment - ESPE Inspection - Safety Training Courses

A correctly designed and installed safety control system will identify dangerous events and stop the machine from working

Pilz New Zealand Phone: 09 634 5350 Mobile: 027 286 7040 Email: office@pilz.co.nz

critical to get it running again. Pilz products are second to none in terms of diagnostics capability and reliability. They have many features that help to identify what has gone wrong and enable the machine to be put back into production quickly. To assist your organisation to develop and implement your own machinery safety solutions we are also able to offer a wide range of training courses that can be tailored to meet your individual requirements. So if you are not sure where to turn when it comes to machinery safety you could do a lot worse than making an obligation free phone call to Pilz. We have a team of very experienced machinery safety specialists and cover the whole of New Zealand and beyond. See us on Stand S249

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In safety with certainty. At Vertical Horizonz, we have the experience to push the boundaries to deliver exceptional safety solutions. We take a conscientious approach, providing meaningful learning experiences that empower you to achieve excellence.

Advisory Strategic Safety Consultation Trouble-shooting

Partnerships Organisational Support Training Integration Quality Management Training

Training Transport and Machinery Health and Safety Height, Fire and Confined Space

Development Workplace Training Tailored Professional Development Project Management Certification

Contact us now to revolutionise your safety training. P 0800 72 33 848 E info@verticalhorizonz.co.nz www.verticalhorizonz.co.nz

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Death, damage, destruction – after a four decade long career with the New Zealand Fire Service Gordon Ireland has seen it all the damage that can happen when human bodies are up against powerful forces for which they simply are not prepared.

Professional Training Specialists

Fire and Safety Training Ltd Fire and Safety Training Ltd was established in 1998. We provide industrial and compliance training throughout New Zealand. Our courses are professionally designed and delivered to suit individual client needs. Our courses include: »» Rescue team training »» Specialist height training »» Breathing apparatus »» Fire Extinguisher training »» Fire warden training

»» Confined spaces »» Gas detection »» Chemical handling »» Spill kits »» Haz ID and permits to work

»» 4WD Training »» Driving Emergency vehicles »» DG Licence »» “D” Endorsement

All training is NZQA registered or personally tailored as required. Training can be provided on site or at one of our purpose built training facilities in Timaru, Napier or Auckland. We are proud of our hands on practical training with qualified experienced trainers. We also provide servicing of industrial equipment, including: »» Breathing Apparatus testing »» Gas detection »» Height equipment

»» Fire extinguishers »» Fixed anchor systems »» Consultancy services

Organically at first, and now with a sharply dedicated focus, Gordon began to share what he had learned about fire, safety, hazards and protection with as many Kiwis as he could reach. From a part time initiative in 1998, Fire and Safety Training Ltd today has branches in Timaru, Napier and Auckland and offers a comprehensive range of courses. Courses are all NZQA and meet standard units required by the industry. The company has an incredibly strong focus on practical experience. “You can have all the legislation and all the paper work in the world … but what do you need to get people on board thinking about safety? It’s human training,” exhorts Gordon. That means with confined spaces training, people are taught the theory and then put in a confined space to experience both the feeling of being trapped – and then what it’s like to rescue someone from such a situation. It means training becomes so ingrained that it gives confidence – the kind of confidence

that can save lives when the unexpected suddenly occurs. “In 41 years in the Fire Service I was in all types of dangerous and hairy positions and that proved to me that training works,” says Gordon. “Some people think it’s just unlucky when someone dies, but I know it’s down to training.” Fire and Safety Ltd offers training in gas detection, using breathing apparatus, handling chemicals and dangerous goods, dealing with fires and emergency response training of every calibre. And with 12 staff now working for him, Gordon also has all the real life equipment needed including fire trucks, equipment, vehicles and building locations to replicate the dire situations in which people may one day find themselves. For more information go to www. fireandsafety.co.nz and then follow up with a visit to the company on stand 310 at the National Safety Show on July 3-4 at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland.

A safer work place – a safer New Zealand One of Safety Integrated Solutions (S.I.S) major clients at that time was a division of BP and, whilst working with BP as a national safety advisor for this division our managing director gained enormous insight into the commercial impact of adopting international standards and best practices in Health and Safety into New Zealand. Working with Leighton Contractors, an Australian based multi-national company that had entered the New Zealand market place, we saw the great potential opportunity to further our vision for “a safer workplace, a safer New Zealand”. To grow S.I.S Ltd’s position in the market place we are working hard to develop long-term relationships with clients by offering high levels of professional service at competitive rates. We have also now moved much further into Health and Safety training and have formed strategic alliances with NOSA and V&C Environment Consultants Pty Ltd, to be able to offer NEBOSH and Lead Auditor training respectively. We are also launching a suite of other training courses including half day interactive workshops on “contractor management”, white finger/whole body vibration, angle grinder training and more. We are also positioned to offer contract services to cover your own health and safety staff during holidays, sickness or during recruitment. We can also assist with any other projects where your own staff may be stretched.

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Safety Integrated Solutions Ltd was established in January 2006 to offer bespoke style Health and Safety packages in the construction industry.

See us on stand S201 0800 OSHMAN Info@a-safer-nz.com www.a-safer-nz.com

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Scott safety launch Protégé ZM Gas Monitor Scott Safety announces the introduction of the Protégé ZM Single Gas Monitor product line. The Protégé ZM is an easy to use zero maintenance solution with no requirement for battery charging and no sensor calibration to operate the monitor. The monitor features a high performance battery which provides two years of continuous operation. As a result, the Protégé ZM can be deployed in field 24-hours a day, every day, eliminating downtime.

visual, and tactile) and event logging capabilities. While the Protégé ZM is ready to use right out of the box, it also features customisable settings to meet your customers’ specific needs. For example, a Hibernate mode is available on the CO and H2S models. This hibernate mode puts the monitor to sleep for up to one year to extend the operating life beyond two years. Users can also customise the alarm

“The Protégé ZM is an easy to use zero maintenance solution with no requirement for battery charging and no sensor calibration to operate the monitor. The monitor features a high performance battery which provides two years of continuous operation.” Three single gas models are available including oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide. The Protégé ZM is small, lightweight, ergonomically designed, meets IP66/67 requirements for ingress protection and is available in high-visibility red housing. The monitor has a three point alarm system (audible,

set points themselves or order monitors with custom alarm set points programmed by the factory. Users can configure custom bump and calibration reminders, if they desire, and customise the LCD display to show continuous gas readings, life remaining or both. The Protégé ZM monitor is supported

by a portfolio of accessories, including a four-bay test station and IR Connect programmer. The test station supports bumping, calibrating, hibernating and programming of up to four monitors simultaneously, enabling management of a large fleet of monitors to be up to four times faster. The test station is available in both portable and table-top versions. The IR Connect allows programming and hibernating of individual monitors. View marketing support documents such as brochures, datasheets, questions & answers on the Scott Safety website: www.scottsafety.com/en/anz +61 (0) 2.8718.2191 scott.sales.anz@tycoint.com www.scottsafety.com See us on Stand 328

ZERO MAINTENANCE. HASSLE FREE. SINGLE GAS MONITOR.

B I G P E R F O R M A N C E I N A S M A L L PAC KAG E . The Scott Safety Protégé ZM Single G as Monitor is an easy-to-use, zeromaintenance gas detection solution. Available in oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide models. Once activated, the Protégé ZM monitor does not require charging and will operate for two years, maintenance and hassle free. Rated to IP 66/67. T O L E A R N M O R E V I S I T U S AT T H E N AT I O N A L S A F E T Y S H OW : STA N D 3 2 8

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Auckland based company introduces a new generation of vacuum tube-lifter JMP Engineering Ltd is a well-known and respected company in the materials handling industry, primarily for their robotic palletising and stretch wrappers and has offices in the US, Australia and Ireland. Recently JMP Engineering has won several international awards for their engineering excellence and customer support. In 2003 JMP became an agent for selling and supporting the Vaculex range of cacuum tube-lifters, offering standard and customised solutions ever since, selling into the US, Australia and Vietnam. JMP has developed a new generation of vacuum tube-lifter utilising some standard Vaculex components coupled with their own manufactured components, which has dramatically improved the ergonomics of this well tried and true lifting device. The concept came from one of their clients requiring the ability to lift 25kg bags from out of a boxed pallet, as this was the cause of several back injuries resulting in loss time. After consultation with the client a solution was agreed upon, it was manufactured and has been in production for several months, now proving to be a real back saver. Up until now there has been no easy way of doing

Everything for the professional scaffolder Sourcing the right tool for the job With the wide variety of scaffolding challenges and diverse range of gear available, sourcing the right tool or piece of equipment for the job is not all beer and biscuits for the professional scaffolder. Tradesource scours the globe for specialist gear, or designs and builds compo-nents in-house, compiling the greatest range of scaffolding, tools and accessories available anywhere. Large stocks for quick delivery Tradesource knows the pressure of last minute not-enough-gear-to-finish-the-job type scenarios that present themselves all too often in the scaffolding game. We’re committed to carrying the stock required or providing a suitable al-ternative that keeps things happening on your jobs. Of course, if it’s a big job with extra lead-time available, lower-cost, Indent orders are welcome.

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this process. Although it was designed for a specific need, the fact that the operator no longer has to bend down to reach the lower layers, also eliminates the need for a pallet leveller or lift table. It will prove to be just as valuable in nearly every type of vacuum tube-lifter scenario weather it was for lifting boxes, bags or panels. The original design – a single stage lift-tube – can comfortably stack to a height of around 1.2 metres for the vertically challenged operator. The latest design a two stage unit, which has the ability to work comfortably to a stack height in excess of 1.8 metres. To accompany their range of lift-tubes and accessories JMP manufactures many styles of gantry and jib cranes to best suit their clients’ needs. See us on Stand M133 at MHL.

Safety Certified to exceed requirements When it comes to support-ing people safely at heights you’re in safe hands. All the gear is manufactured to ISO9001 accreditation or similar and regularly tested to AS/NZ safety standards by external test laboratories. With the world flooded with imitations, in the

scaffolding business, lives are at risk, reliable and dependable are two attributes we take very seriously. Affordable Quality on Time Tradesource will not be beaten on quality. We stand behind what we supply. If it’s not up to scratch in the customer’s eyes, we’re not happy either. Scaffolders work in harsh demanding environments. Being let down by faulty products is a fear that overrides the appeal of cheap alternatives. We carry the best tools in the world Leach’s renown for quality and endurance. A scaffolder spins his spanner 100x more than the average builder swings his hammer. It’s a part of his body. A professional scaffolder takes a pride in this. What he carries on his belt is important.That’s why we also carry the world first 20 carat gold plated Spanner! We have catalogues, samples and DVDs along with experienced and reliable sales people that are keen to find out more about what you do and how our unbeatable service can help you. See us at Stands S241 & 242

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Being the boss who cares There’s no doubt that Specsavers has been an innovative company in New Zealand – helping revolutionise the optometry market and making prescription eye classes much more affordable for people.

Specsavers business advancement manager Anne Trautvetter says the company can now offer certificated prescription safety glasses for a one-off price of $299. “That’s a simple, straightforward cost that includes frames, lenses, certificate and case,” says Anne. “It’s a certified safety product that is available for wherever people need to be wearing safety glasses … wherever they may be at risk from projectable objects.” Specsavers also now has available a new product for people working in an electrical environment. While the company has offered safety eyewear since they first arrived in New Zealand five years ago, Anne says changes

purchase of glasses. Rrather than Specsavers usual two pairs of glasses for one price deal, Premium Club gives discounts on a single pair purchase “It’s unique because it goes beyond employees to include employee’s family members,” says Anne, explaining the offer is something no one else in the market is doing. Visit www.specsavers.co.nz. There is no cost to join Premium Club and it’s open to all businesses, from small companies through to multinationals. “All that employers have to do is contact me,” says Anne. Specsavers was begun over 25 years ago by husband and wife optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins.

in the supply chain means they can now offer a certified prescription safety glass product at a “real value offer”.

Certification meets SIA standards. Meanwhile, Specsavers Premium Club is a very attractive offering – it gives percentage discounts on eye exams and eyewear to not only employees, but also employee’s families. Anne says that given New Zealand is one of the few countries in which the company operates, where there is no government subsidy on eye wear; this is something Specsavers feels strongly about offering. The Premium Club package includes a halfprice eye exam and discount on a single pair

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The couple wanted to offer stylish glasses at affordable prices with no compromises to standards of eye care. Today the company has become the third largest supplier of eye care in the world with 26,000 employees in 10 countries. For the past eight years Specsavers have been voted the most trusted brand of optometrists by Reader’s Digest members. Extensive research undertaken prior to commencing business in New Zealand showed Specsavers that many Kiwis were put off having an eye exam done due to cost – let alone the money to buy a new pair of glasses.

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Specsavers will be at Stand 292 at the National Safety Show

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Pop’N’Work portable pop-up shelters and umbrella systems

Simply clamp on the side of your cabinet or vehicle and you’re good to go. Made of fire retardant, water repellent, UV treated vinyl and steel ribs with aluminium tilt poles. Our designs have the flexibility to meet

Exhibiting at The National Safety Show, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland 3-4 July 2013, Stand 229 For more than 25 years, Pop’N’Work portable shelters and umbrellas have long been a reliable shelter source in the telecommunication, construction and speciality application industries. Up in less than one minute and no loose parts to lose! The integrated frame and covers of the ground tents have exceptional wind stability and are free standing. Made with urethane coated polyester they are flame retardant to meet CPAI-84 and are water repellent and UV treated. Our non-breakable hinges are made of cold rolled steel and bolted at both ends. All with twin doors available to accommodate any work situation, a pitched roof which provides extra headroom and structural strength to hang tools and lights. We also have welding tents which are flame proofed for steel welding and come standard with a ventilated mesh roof. Pop’N’Work umbrella and universal clamps provide fast and simple sun protection. 1

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Quick 30 second set-up or take-down Multiple door options A tent for every work site Pre-set and custom sizes available Easy store and carry Quick Pak feature Tents sized from 6” x 4” to 12” x 10” 5

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When you choose nhP, you’re in safe hands • Stock • Locations • People • Knowledge Base Web, Catalogues, Reference Material • Technical Support Phone, Application Engineers

For any industrial application, the safety of employees and the general population is of major importance and that is why NHP is a trusted destination for all your safety application needs. With a long history in the safety industry, NHP offer a large variety of quality machine safety products that meet all relevant international standards ranging from simple emergency stop switches, light curtains, safety monitoring relays through to fully integrated safety PLC systems. As specialists in safety products for the workplace across a broad spectrum of industry applications, NHP also have a range of certified engineers, consultants and support services to help with all of your safety needs.

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Pop’n’Work tents and umbrellas have proved ideal shelters for the telecommunication industry, construction industry and specialty application fields for over twenty five years.

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our clients needs providing you with a truly customised, quality product - may this be branding with your logo or changing colours. We offer a 5 year warranty on all tent frames and 1 year warranty on fabric for manufacturing defects. Come and see for yourself and meet Cary and the team at The National Safety Show on stand 229.

With over four decades of electrical and engineering industry excellence, and driven by a team of over 1000 quality personnel, NHP Electrical Engineering Products is a market leader with a simple aim – to be their customer’s first choice in industrial electrical and automation products, systems and solutions. By having six locations and over 70 staff spread across the North and South Islands, NHP can offer the New Zealand market specialist products, solutions and support in the key areas of motor control, power distribution and automation systems. NHP also specialises in safety, integrating a large range of products including emergency stop switches and light curtains through to coded magnetic switches, key interlocks and safety monitoring relays all from the world’s leading global suppliers. As authorised distributors for Rockwell Automation and their Allen-Bradley® products throughout all of New Zealand, not only do NHP supply a large range of products, but they also have a range of qualified engineers, electricians and technical assistants to help with any

safety enquiry, many who hold the TUV certification. Before or after visiting NHP at the National Safety Show, why not check out their dedicated Safety Blog (nhp-nz.com/ blog), download the comprehensive Safety Reference Guide or view Rockwell Automation’s Safety Automation Builder tool, all accessible on the NHP website under Media Centre and the News tab. Join NHP and their on-site safety experts and find out how NHP’s solutions offering can help you and your safety application. See us on stand S258

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One day you will need it Learning first aid is not only a part of ensuring a safe work place, but also an integral part of our engagement with the wider community. We all learn the necessary skills to ensure that in times of emergency we are able to assist our work colleagues, but are we able to take these skills home, into the community or onto the sports field? Not all work places are the same and the injury risk for each place can be wide and variable. The office attended by administrators does not carry the same risk as those people working with heavy machinery, or perhaps at some distance from a regular ambulance service. It is therefore essential that you pick the right first aid course to suit all of your activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both professional and social. Take, for example, an office worker who does not have a high risk work environment and whose concern might be to ensure that they can deal with minor cuts and superficial injuries, or the ability to perform effective CPR. These skills can be achieved on a course of eight hours duration and would generally fit into the low to medium risk area. But take this same person on to a sports field either as a spectator or player when a higher level injury occurs. The eighthour course covering unit standards 6402 and 6401 (or 26551 and 26552) does not

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cover head neck and spinal injuries, eye injuries, hypothermia and poisonings. Imagine the feeling of inadequacy when someone asks â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;does anyone know first aidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only to find that you were not taught these skills on your course. The majority of injuries occur outside of the work place. In fact, one in three injuries occurs in the home, making it the most common place for injuries to happen. New Zealand children are twice as likely to die through injury as children who live in Australia. They mostly die as a result of motor vehicle accidents or falls in the home. Fatalities from leisure and sport are not far behind those in the workplace. The wider 12 hour course teaches the additional unit standard 6400 and provides a wide knowledge base for medium to high risk environments. This course covers many of the skills required to deal with the most common injuries, such as falls (which can result in head neck and spinal injuries) and dealing with complex scenes, such as motor vehicle accidents. In times of emergency, such as the Canterbury earthquakes, many people were called upon to do first aid in a situation well beyond their comfort zone. This is the community resilience that we as good citizens should be trained for. Lives were

undoubtedly saved as ordinary people pushed themselves into a role that they never expected. It is not difficult, and courses are not complicated. But one day, you will be called upon to help someone in need. Will you know what to do? If you are not sure on the course best suited to your needs, ask your accredited first aid training provider. They can explain the course content and give you options that

will best suit your needs. Look beyond the workplace and consider your family and your location. Check that you have a good quality first aid kit that is up-to-date with replenished items, and that everyone knows where it is located. This information was provided by New Zealand Red Cross. www.redcross.org.nz See us on Stand S301

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Lightknight is the white knight when it comes to ensuring lighting safety

BE SEEN AT NIGHT

SAVE LIMBS SAVES LIVES A LOW COST RETROFIT SOLUTION FOR YOUR STAFF AND FOR YOU

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PROVEN INTERNATIONALLY PATENTED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED IN NEW ZEALAND

With New Zealand’s safety performance in the workplace significantly lagging other developed countries urgent action is required. The industry has been seeking practical solutions to increase worker visibility to increase their safety. Protection for workers in poor light conditions and at night used to be safety vests with reflective strips. These vests are reactive, only identifying the worker when a light source is directed towards them - they cannot be identified from long distances and are not visible from all angles. LIGHTKNIGHT International in conjunction with industry has developed a practical retrofitable lighting system that can be attached to almost any clothing, vest or jacket. The ability of the LIGHTKNIGHT system to be transferred from garment to garment, and the fact it can be quickly and inexpensively attached to existing safety work gear, means it can be easily integrated into an organisation’s operating system. Rather than diminishing the value of existing safety gear or replacing it, LIGHTKNIGHT will actually add significant value to the existing safety apparel in which companies have invested. The ability to test the product in the industry environment allowed the needs of the

industry to be clearly identified and create an ergonomically suitable product. LIGHTKNIGHT says that in New Zealand leading companies such as Fulton Hogan, Higgins, Fletchers, Ports of Napier, Drill Tech are all trialing and buying the LIGHTKNIGHT product. The combination of LIGHTKNIGHT’s patented systems driven by LIGHTKNIGHT technology enables workers to be seen through smoke, dust, rain, fog and snow from far away and from multiple angles. Workers no longer have to rely on reflectivity, outdoor lighting or car lights - LIGHTKNIGHT is an active illuminating system and can be seen for up to 800m, dramatically reducing danger for night or low-light workers. “Our vision is that LIGHTKNIGHT will become the new safety standard for Industry and that all future safety vests will be manufactured LIGHTKNIGHT ready,” says Mario Vulinovich managing director of LIGHTKNIGHT International. See us on Stand S216

Loscam pallet rental – brings benefits for all The Loscam pallet continues to make strong inroads into the New Zealand pallet rental market as it is a much better pallet to use in fast moving supply chain where four-way access is critical. and management systems we have a truly unbeatable service offering in New Zealand, and the industry is voting by bringing their business our way,” says Nick Trask, Loscam’s New Zealand business manager. The benefits of competition in what has been a single player pallet rental market are flowing through to consumer goods companies as well as leading retailers. The introduction of the pallet to both retailers’

ambient and temperature controlled supply chains has been flawless and Loscam’s growing list of customers have benefited from smooth transitions to Loscam pallets. “The Loscam 4-step Transition Plan is industry best practice and gives our customers piece of mind so they can make the switch to Loscam and enjoy the benefits” says Mr Trask. Pallet and equipment rental offering

contact Nick Trask 021 756339 or Grant Lansdown 021 538459. See us at Stand M108 at MHL

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This year at the 2013 National Safety Show MSA Australia will be showcasing some their new and exciting products to ensure the safety of workers around the world. The new GX2® Automated Test System. This instrument provides advanced safety management and effortless operation. Intelligent testing and calibration of MSA Altair® and Altair® Pro Single-Gas Detectors and Altair® 4X and Altair® 5X Multigas Detectors. The Altair® 4X is a reliable multigas detector that measures, O2, H2S, CO and combustible gas. Rugged housing provides unsurpassed durability, including the ability to withstand a 6m drop test onto concrete. The Altair® 4X Multigas Detector has recently been Registered for NSW Underground Mines so it make this unit a highly sought after gas detector. MSA’s Altair® 5X Multigas Detector is perfect for the detection of up to six gases simultaneously, offers MSA AUSTRALIA - HEAD OFFICE MSA (Aust.) Pty. Limited 137 Gilba Road, GIRRAWEEN NSW 2145 AUSTRALIA Ph: 1300 728 672 Email: aus.customerservice@MSAsafety.com Web: www.MSAsafety.com

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injury

Understanding fatigue

By Matthew Beattie

“Nearly 60 percent of us do not get sufficient quality sleep and if we consistently work long hours or are doing shiftwork and are not recovering properly after each work session, we may be subsequently as dangerous to the safety of a business as anyone who is unfit for work due to the impact of unacceptable levels of alcohol or drugs,” says Peter Simpson, international fitness for work consultant. Shift/roster • Night work • Hours worked • Number of consecutive day/night shifts • Rotation direction • Breaks • Cycle length • No. of shift changes Type of work • Mental load • Physical load (over/ underload) Environment • Temperature • Noise • Light levels • Vibration • Humidity • Dust • Chemical exposure Commuting • Daily • Start/end cycle

Work culture • Work pressure • Support for self management • Work practices - job rotation - napping

Individual characteristics • Suitability for night work • Age • Fitness • Chronic illness • Sleeping disorders

Private commitments • Family • Social activities • Study/other jobs, etc.

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On-site sleeping environment • Air conditioning • Noise control • Light control • Inside toilets

The operator of this truck fell asleep on his third consecutive night shift. He is an experienced shiftworker in his early thirties, is fit and healthy and takes care to manage his fatigue. So how did it happen? The operator usually prepares for his first night shift by having a three or four-hour

Shiftwork skills and knowledge • Sleep habits • Ability to nap • Alcohol & drug use • Nutrition • Management of stress • Preparation for first night shift

The level of fatigue for both individuals and work groups is determined by a wide variety of interacting variables. The diagram above sets out an overview of the major causes of fatigue. Whilst the above model is not claimed to be a complete representation of all the causes of fatigue, it points towards a need to broaden our efforts to manage this issue and the need for an integrated strategy.

Fatigue can have considerable impact on organisations and individuals, that fact is well known. Fatigued workers increase an organisation’s costs through lower productivity, increased rates of health and safety incidents and higher levels of absenteeism and turnover. Evidence from studies of shift workers show a higher incidence of accident rates (at work and in the employee’s private time), increased levels of medical disorders (such as, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular), higher levels of stress, anxiety, depression and marital problems. What is less well-known are the most effective ways to address this issue. There are three key misconceptions around fatigue management. These are: • Fatigue can be effectively addressed by a focus on rosters and hours of work • Efforts to control fatigue should have as their primary focus the establishment of

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Case study: the narrow margin for safety

workplace systems that reduce the role of the individual in managing fatigue • There will soon be a technological ‘silver bullet’ that will solve all fatigue problems What has proved effective is to take an integrated behavioural approach based on the following two beliefs: that the primary cause of fatigue is inadequate or poor quality sleep and the effective management of fatigue depends on the combination of an organisation’s culture and the promotion of self-management, rather than on technological solutions. An integrated strategy starts at the recruitment stage, where candidates with the potential for fatigue (for example, those with sleeping disorders) are identified. This means that monitoring, organisational systems and help with self management can be put in place immediately. This model involves working with employees to develop

the attitudes and skills necessary to manage their fatigue and by empowering all employees to monitor and intervene when a work mate appears fatigued. Supervisors need to be trained up so they have the knowledge, skills and willingness to actively monitor and manage fatigue and foster a culture that supports employee self management. They also need to be prepared to take early and appropriate action where doubt exists about an individual’s capacity to carry out his or her assigned tasks safely. Given good management practices (for example, appropriate structure of shifts and rosters, correct shift rotations, prevention of excessive call-outs and management of exposures), promoting employee self-monitoring and management is the single most effective strategy to manage fatigue. Peer and supervisor management reinforces this in an effective system.

sleep in the afternoon before work. On this night he was unable to do so. He then obtained five hours sleep after the first night shift and six hours between the second and third. He woke up from this last sleep at one in the afternoon and commenced work at six that evening. The accident occurred just before dawn the next morning at about five o’clock. From the above information there are three factors that appear to have contributed to this incident: • An accumulated sleep loss of approximately nine hours, including the missed five-hour nap and a further loss of three and two hours from sleeping less than eight hours on the following two days • The accident happened just before daylight, a time of day widely recognised as one of the most difficult to stay awake • At the time of the accident the operator had been continuously awake for almost 16 hours, a length of time likely to result in fatigue for most individuals As most shiftworkers know, this situation is not unusual and many have gone through a night roster under similar or worse circumstances. What it does show us is how narrow the margin for safety can be.

Matthew Beattie is workplace fatigue specialist and managing director of BSSNZ, part of an international group of companies that provide fitness for work solutions to organisations. www.bssnz.co.nz

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legal & labour

The Boss knows best … or does he?

By Grant Robertson and Olivia Moller

The recent case of Moukharris v Northland Waste Ltd raises questions about what an employee should do where he/she disagrees with a safety procedure put in place by an employer.

A Northland Waste Limited (‘Northland Waste’) employee, Mr Moukharris, was dismissed for breaching the company’s health and safety policy after acting contrary to established company procedures in the belief it was safer in the circumstances. Mr Moukharris took an action for unjustified dismissal before the Employment Relations Authority (‘ERA’), but the dismissal was upheld. The background Mr Moukharris had worked as a rubbish truck driver for Northland Waste since 2010, and was familiar with the company’s health and safety policies and requirements. One particular policy was a ban (subject to approved exceptions) on a manoeuvre known within the business as ‘double siding’. This meant a truck crossing back and forth over the centre line in order to collect rubbish from both sides of the street at once. Northland Waste considered this to be unsafe, as it would sometimes place the truck directly in the path of oncoming traffic. Mr Moukharris was dismissed for breaching this policy. The problem At the end of December 2011 Mr Moukharris alerted Northland Waste to a problem with the clutch on his rubbish truck. This was not dealt with immediately, and when

he noticed the problem recurring some weeks later he again reported the problem to the company. Mr Moukharris was offered the choice of two alternate trucks, but declined based on ‘safety reasons’ and elected to continue in his original truck. In January 2011 Mr Moukharris was conducting his rubbish collection run as usual. Part of this run involved collecting from a particularly steep street in Whangarei. Motivated by his concern about the problematic clutch, Mr Moukharris elected to collect rubbish by driving downhill and utilising the double siding manoeuvre. Mr Moukharris’ justification for this was that he believed it would be safer for the runners’ working behind the rubbish truck. By moving downhill only, Mr Moukharris said he was seeking to eliminate the risk of the clutch failing during gear change driving uphill and the vehicle potentially rolling backward and injuring a member of the collection team. The dismissal Notwithstanding Mr Moukharris’s best intentions, Northern Waste saw this as a clear breach of the company’s health and safety policy. Mr Moukharris did not contact the company office to seek guidance or request an exception to standard operational practice. As a result, Mr Moukharris was dismissed from his job, and his dismissal was

subsequently upheld as justified by the ERA. So, in circumstances where the health and safety of employees is potentially in issue, what can an employee do where he or she believes that the safety procedures required by their employer are not sufficient in the particular circumstances? The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (‘HSE Act’) allows an employee to refuse to perform work where the employee perceives it is likely to cause serious harm to him or herself. A situation like the Northern Waste case does not qualify, as Mr Moukharris was concerned for the safety of

employee’s concerns for the safety of fellow workers, it seems likely an employee will be justified in refusing to work on the basis that doing so would place him or her in breach of the personal duty to ensure the safety of others. Although not explicitly stated in the HSE Act, there appears to be scope for an employee’s refusal to work based on concerns for the safety of other employees just as there is for concerns relating to the employee’s personal safety.

his colleagues working behind his rubbish truck, not for himself. Mr Moukharris was also subject to the duties imposed on employees under the HSE Act and was required to take all practicable steps to ensure that no action or inaction of his caused harm to any other person. Surprisingly, this duty was apparently not raised in the ERA. A paradigm exists where the employee is required to act to preserve the safety of fellow employees, but at the same time must act in a manner compliant with the employer’s health and safety procedures.

As a result of recommendations from the Pike River Royal Commission and the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety, it is hoped situations like the one described here will become less frequent. In the recommendations, greater director/ management responsibility, as well as systems for greater employee participation in workplace health and safety programs, have been called for. The Good Governance Practices Guideline for Managing Health and Safety Risks have recently been released. They were developed jointly by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Institute of Directors with input from employer and employee groups. The guideline gives practical advice to company directors on managing health and safety risk and influencing performance in this critical area in their organisations.

The best approach What then, is the best approach for an employee to take? In the situation where an employee is concerned about the risk of harm to himself/herself and holds a genuine belief that the procedures put in place by the employer will not sufficiently protect against the risk of harm, the employee should employ his/her statutory right to refuse to do the work. Alternatively, where an employee’s concern is for the safety of fellow employees, steps should be taken to alert management to the concerns and, where appropriate, a request should be made for an exception or alteration to the employer’s standard procedure in order that a safer course of conduct may be adopted. This is where Mr Moukharris went wrong. As his failed grievance demonstrates, employees should avoid unilaterally deciding on alternative safety procedures not previously sanctioned by their employer. Finally, in the rare case where an employer refuses to act after being made aware of an

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Grant Nicholson is a health and safety lawyer and a partner at Kensington Swan. He has a broad range of experience including issues with hazardous substances, leadership and cultural, health and safety management and serious incident investigations. Olivia Moller is a solicitor at Kensington Swan and works as a litigator with the health and safety team. www.kensingtonswan.com

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Canterbury rebuild innovation makes construction safer nationally A major health and safety innovation, brought about by the Canterbury rebuild, is now giving benefits beyond Canterbury. It is “AppCon – a Contractor Prequalification Database”. After the initial Canterbury earthquake in September 2010, the main construction contractors, such as Hawkins Construction, and government agencies such as ACC, came together and collectively formed the Canterbury Rebuild Safety Forum. The Forum’s goal is to ensure the continuing safety of all involved in the rebuild process. They agreed on the protocol to prequalify all contractors, and AppCon was developed as the product to meet this need. AppCon was launched to those in the Canterbury rebuild in April 2012, and due to the interest in this product outside of Canterbury – was launched nationally in January 2013. Contractors pay a fee to get onto the AppCon database and there are three dif-

ferent levels which mirror the construction contract supply chain – principal, main contractor and subcontractor relationships. Companies complete a detailed online questionnaire and supply evidence of competency in their health and safety processes and systems. Companies are then given a percentage mark and graded by professional assessors using a traffic light system. A ‘green light’ rating shows that quality systems and processes in health and safety are in place and a ‘red light’ means insufficient evidence of systems. The questionnaires can be answered up to three times and assessors give helpful commentary to improve. The traffic light grading and the construction company’s details are then stored on an online database which registered prin-

cipal main contractors can access. Contractors have a competitive edge if graded on AppCon, as principals use the AppCon prequalification database to establish their shortlist of tenderers for future jobs. Also, AppCon reduces the need for contractors to submit health and safety submissions for every job. As a consequence of AppCon’s launch, companies are implementing and upgrading their health and safety systems and procedures. There are currently just over 600 contractors on AppCon with 1500 registrations and assessments planned for the 2013/14 year. This article was supplied by SiteSafe NZ, a not for profit, industry led organisation that

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management

Health and safety training – what is the point if human error is inevitable? By Dan Davis

Effective accident causation analysis will not blame individuals for their failings, but will identify the reasons why people make errors and mistakes, and commit violations, often tracing the root causes of accidents to systemic and organisational conditions which have existed for some time – a lethal brew, as James Reason suggests, waiting for an operator to add the final garnish. The focus then becomes fixing these latent conditions to avoid a reoccurrence. But has the pendulum swung too far? If human error is inevitable, then what is the role of training?

In his book “The Human Contribution” Professor James Reason1 explores various themes relating to the contribution of people to the resilience and reliability of complex systems. The traditional stance is to consider the human as a hazard, due to the fact that unsafe acts contribute to the majority of accidents and catastrophic events. But Professor Reason presents another stance – the human as hero, whose rapid adaptations can bring a situation back from the brink of disaster through the application of skills and knowledge developed by training and experience. When health and safety training is developed and delivered to a high standard, it can bring many benefits into an organisation2: These include: • Development of a highly competent workforce that knows how to work safely and without risks to health • Fostering a positive health and safety culture, where safe and healthy working becomes second nature to everyone • Achievement of legislative compliance • Avoiding the distress and financial costs

that accidents and ill health cause The submissions to the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety have raised a number of concerns around health and safety training in NZ. Some key ones are: • Low levels of awareness of health and safety issues and how to manage them – managers and directors were identified as commonly lacking in health and safety expertise and competence. This was attributed to low levels of health and safety modules in their training and education • Mixed effectiveness of health and safety representative training – while some participants thought the content and delivery was good, some questioned the competence of some course providers and the focus of courses • A lack of a meaningful framework for health and safety training – ITOs were criticised for offering a plethora of courses, of variable content, to a range of quality standards • Growth of outsourcing and the decline of integrated health and safety teaching. It was recommended that the Government bring back the hands-on traditional apprenticeship approach to trades training, where health and safety was a core, integrated component • Prohibitive costs – participants pointed out that TEC has in recent years reduced fund-

ing for many health and safety courses On a positive note, the submissions have also suggested a range of well-thought out ideas for the regulator, and for organisations, on how to improve the situation. Watch this space. Dan Davis is training and quality advisor at Impac Services Ltd. 1 Reason, J. (2008) The Human Contribution: Unsafe Acts, Accidents and Heroic Recoveries. 2 HSE, (2012) Health and Safety Training; A Brief Guide.

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environment

Hybrid forklifts have arrived Power Forklifts Ltd are now distributing hybrid forklifts NZ wide. These forklifts are part of the ‘Still’ range of German designed and manufactured electric, LPG and diesel forklifts. Still forklifts are part of the Kion Group, who are the second largest manufacturer of Forklift trucks in the world and are the only manufacturer to date who offer hybrid technology in the NZ market, says Power Forklifts Ltd. Hybrid technology equates to massive fuel savings by being predominantly electric drive which uses energy generated by a small fuel efficient VW LPG or diesel engine rather than a large traction battery. Power Forklifts says that the nature of this technology also means that the machine produces far less emissions than any other LPG or diesel forklift available in the world. www.powerforklifts.co.nz

Wal-Mart will pay more than US$81 million for environmental crimes and civil violations

Retailer admits violating criminal and civil laws designed to protect water quality and to ensure proper handling of hazardous wastes and pesticides

Wal-Mart Stores Inc has pleaded guilty in cases filed by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and San Francisco to six counts of violating the Clean Water Act by illegally handling and disposing of hazardous materials at its retail stores across the United States. The company also pleaded guilty in Kansas City, to violating the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) by failing to properly handle pesticides that had been returned by customers at its stores across the country. As a result of the three criminal cases brought by the Justice Department, as well as a related civil case filed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Wal-Mart will pay approximately $81.6 million for its unlawful conduct. According to documents filed in US District Court in San Francisco, from a date un-

known until January 2006, Wal-Mart did not have a program in place and failed to train its employees on proper hazardous waste management and disposal practices at the store level. As a result, hazardous wastes were either discarded improperly at the store level – including being put into municipal trash bins or, if a liquid, poured into the local sewer system – or they were improperly transported without proper safety documentation to one of six product return centres located throughout the United States. “By improperly handling hazardous waste, pesticides and other materials in violation of federal laws, Wal-Mart put the public and the environment at risk and gained an unfair economic advantage over other companies,” says Ignacia S. Moreno, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural

Answer to safety themed brain teaser on page 55 Bill operates the angle grinder, has 3rd break and forgot his goggles. Jim operates the chainsaw, has 4th break and forgot his earmuffs. Hemi operates the drill, has 2nd break and forgot his harness.

Resources Division. “Wal-Mart acknowledged responsibility for violations of federal laws and will pay significant fines and penalties, which will, in part, fund important environmental projects in the communities impacted by the violations and help prevent future harm to the environment.” “As one of the largest retailers in the United States, Wal-Mart is responsible not only for the stock on its shelves, but also for the significant amount of hazardous materials that result from damaged products returned by customers,” says Melinda Haag, US attorney for the Northern District of California. “The crimes in these cases stem from WalMart’s failure to comply with the regulations designed to ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of those hazardous materials and waste. With its guilty plea , Wal-Mart is in a position to be an industry leader by ensuring that not only Wal-Mart, but all retail stores properly handle their waste.” “This tough financial penalty holds WalMart accountable for its reckless and illegal business practices that threatened both the public and the environment,” said Tammy Dickinson, US attorney for the Western Dis-

trict of Missouri. “Truckloads of hazardous products, including more than two million pounds of pesticides, were improperly handled under Wal-Mart’s contract. Today’s criminal fine should send a message to companies of all sizes that they will be held accountable to follow federal environmental laws. Additionally, Wal-Mart’s community service payment will fund important environmental projects in Missouri to help prevent such abuses in the future.” “ Wal-Mart is taking responsibility for violating laws that protect people from hazardous wastes and chemicals,” said Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “Walmart is committing to safe handling of hazardous wastes at all of its facilities nationwide, and action that will benefit communities across the country.” These criminal cases are a result of investigations conducted by the FBI and the EPA, which received substantial assistance from the California Department of Substance and Toxics Control, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. www.epa.gov/enforcement/waste/cases/ walmart.html

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environment

Chloroform cleanup: just the beginning for palladium-gold catalysts

Left: Rice University scientists Michael Wong (left) and Juan Velazquez are working with researchers at DuPont and Stanford University to field test PGClear, a scalable process for removing chlorinated pollutants from water When chloroform-contaminated water is flowed through a column containing PGClear pellets, the palladium and gold in the pellets spurs a chemical reaction that breaks down chloroform into nontoxic methane and chloride salt

Researchers from Rice University, DuPont Central Research and Development and Stanford University have announced a full-scale field test of an innovative process that gently but quickly destroys some of the world’s most pervasive and problematic pollutants. The technology, called PGClear, originated from basic scientific research at Rice during a 10 year, federally funded initiative to use nanotechnology to clean the environment. PGClear uses a combination of palladium and gold metal to break down hazardous compounds like vinyl chloride, trichloroethene (TCE) and chloroform into nontoxic byproducts. “Chlorinated compounds were widely used as solvents for many decades, and they are common groundwater contaminants the world over,” says Rice’s Michael Wong, Professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and the lead researcher on the PGClear project. “These compounds are also extremely difficult to treat inexpensively with conventional technology. My lab began its work to solve this problem more than a decade ago.” DuPont researcher John Wilkens says, “The problem-solving for this technology began at the nanoscale. Mike and his team were working with nanoscale catalysts when they developed the technology that would ultimately become PGClear. The scale of the technology was subsequently enlarged to permit use in conventional reaction systems for field implementation.” The first large-scale PGClear unit, which is designed to treat groundwater contaminated with chloroform, is scheduled for installation at a DuPont site in Louisville, Kentucky in June. The six by eight foot unit contains valves and pipes that will carry groundwater to a series of tubes that

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each contain thousands of pellets of palladium-gold (PG) catalyst. The pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice, spur a chemical reaction that breaks down chloroform into nontoxic methane and chloride salt. “The palladium-gold catalyst has so far performed well for remediating groundwater samples collected at DuPont,” says Brad Nave, director of the DuPont Remediation Project. “While the project is not yet full-scale, our next step will subject the technology to the rigors of real-world field conditions. Rice, Stanford and DuPont have been working on the details of the field pilot for several years, and we’re looking forward to a successful test.” “Prior research had shown that palladium was an effective catalyst for breaking down TCE, but palladium is expensive, so it was thought to be impractical,” Professor Wong says. “At Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN), we used nanotechnology to design particles in which every atom of palladium was used to catalyse the reaction. We also found that adding a tiny bit of gold enhanced the reaction.” DuPont contacted Professor Wong about the award-winning research in 2007 and proposed developing a scalable process to use the palladium-gold catalysts to treat other chlorinated pollutants like chloroform

Palladium and gold make up only about one percent of the material in purple-black PGClear pellets, which are about the size of a grain of rice and vinyl chloride. With additional support from the World Gold Council in London, researchers from Rice and DuPont worked to refine the catalyst and the process. They also worked with the South African mineral research organisation MINTEK, which produced the catalytic pellets for the first PGClear unit. Gold and palladium make up only about one percent of material in each of the purple-black pellets. “This program is important because of its unique three-stage collaboration: Rice’s laboratory work, Stanford’s pilot-scale reactor technology and DuPont’s expertise in industrial operations and field-pilot testing.

Without these three aspects coming together, the technology might never have left the laboratory,” Professor Wong says. Stanford’s Martin Reinhard, Professor of civil and environmental engineering, says, “It is gratifying to take the outstanding lab results one step closer to practical use. Once operational, PGClear will be the first technology of its kind to use gold and palladium.” “This project is a perfect example of how federal research funding pays off when academic researchers partner with industry to tackle difficult problems,” says Rice’s Vicki Colvin, vice provost for research and former director of CBEN.

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Reducing at-risk driver behaviour with technology

Parsons Brinckerhoff has introduced an in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) for its entire fleet of motor vehicles in Australia. Parsons Brinckerhoff managing director for

Australia-Pacific, Mr Mark Dimmock, said the company knows driving motor vehicles is the single greatest threat to its people’s health and safety.

‘Based on a pilot program we ran in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, we are confident IVMS can help improve safety and driver performance, which will have a sub-

stantial, positive impact on our overall risk profile. “Using this technology across the country we can also identify efficiencies and reduce operating costs through reduced fuel, wear and tear, and damage. “The introduction of IVMS is in addition to requesting our hire car providers have the technology available and to phasing in a requirement for all fleet vehicles to be ANCAP 5-star rated,” says Mr Dimmock. Parsons Brinckerhoff worked with Securatrak to tailor the GPS tracking and journey management solution for its needs. Securatrak managing director Mark Holmes says IMVS tracking can help fleet managers monitor and correct unsafe driving practices. “The system will track almost any aspect of the fleet’s performance, anywhere and at any time. “This includes speed and route as well as behaviour such as the use of seatbelts, harsh braking and cornering, or whether 4WD is engaged when required. “While there is an immediate saving on cost, our priority is to provide an immediate safety return on investment and encourage more awareness among drivers of their performance behind the wheel,” says Mr Holmes.

Safety belts reduce accidents by 40 percent If all Europe’s truck drivers used safety belts, the number of fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents would decrease by 40 percent, and this statistic is relevant to New Zealand truck drivers too who are much worse than car drivers when it comes to belting up. Between 2001 and 2008, 375,000 people died on Europe’s roads. A key reason for this high death rate is that many Europeans still do not use safety belts. Truck drivers are at particularly high risk in road traffic. Safety belt use among truck drivers ranges from 10 to 70 percent in European countries, with an average of 50 percent of drivers using the life-savers. The situation in New Zealand is no better. A covert operation conducted late last year by Tauranga police revealed that 80 percent of truckies were not wearing seatbelts and ACC research has shown that around 50 percent are not belted up. A recent study by CEASAR Research Institute showed that the number of fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents would decrease by 40 percent if everyone drove with safety belts. Six out of 10 people involved in accidents would have had lighter injuries if they had used safety belts. But what is the reason behind this lack of use of the belt? This is a question that Volvo trucks’ traffic and product safety director,

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Carl-Johan Almqvist, has long grappled with. “Many drivers live under the impression that it is much safer to drive a big truck than a small passenger car,” says Carl-Johan Almqvist. However, it is the unbelted truck drivers whose vehicles often smash and roll over, resulting in severe driver injuries. “We human beings quite simply have no speed sensors. We can read the speed on a gauge, but we have no means of registering speed within our own bodies. This contrasts with our feeling for height. You would never jump from a height of four metres and just hope for the best. Yet in terms of trauma to the human body, this resembles a head-on collision at 30 kilometres an hour without a safety belt. We understand height but not speed,” says Mr Almqvist. In general, however, safety belt usage has increased. This is confirmed by the ETSC, an independent traffic safety organisation in Brussels. “This is the case in countries that have introduced a penalty system for people who drive without safety belts, for example

in France – the country that has seen the highest increase in safety belt use. Drivers have a set number of points deducted for various offences and if the number of points drops to zero, they lose their driving licence and have to re-take their test in order to get a new licence. Driving without a safety belt costs the driver three points, with a further two points if the passenger is also unbelted,” explains Vojtech Eksler, analyst at ETSC. “People are more afraid of losing their driving licence than of paying a fine.” In France, safety belt use has for several years been above 70 percent. In the USA, 72 percent of drivers use safety belts. In states with stricter laws, the figure is 80 percent.

Technical considerations are also important. “In vehicles fitted with safety belt reminders, both drivers and passengers use the belt far more often than in vehicles without this feature,” says Mr Eksler. Mr Almqvist of Volvo Trucks emphasises that car manufacturers must take responsibility and work more to spread information and increase drivers’ safety awareness. “We have fitted safety belt reminders for some years now and for the more forgetful driver we have our red belts which, because they are so easily visible, also serve as a reminder to safety-conscious customers,” says Mr Almqvist.

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last word

Safety themed brain teaser

3. The man who forgot his ear muffs had his break before Seth, but after both the man operating the angle grinder and Hemi 4. Bill had his break after both the man who forgot his harness and the welder 5. The man who forgot his goggles had his break before both the chainsaw operator and Seth, but after Hemi 6. Bill had his break before Jim This quiz was compiled by Mark Taylor, managing director of Safety Matters (NZ) Ltd

EAR MUFFS

GLOVES

DUST MASK

GOGGLES

HARNESS

5TH BREAK

4TH BREAK

3RD BREAK

2ND BREAK

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1ST BREAK

CHAINSAW

CIRCULAR SAW

ANGLE GRINDER

DRILL

WELDER

The construction site was busy with workers carrying out lots of different jobs. Bill, Jim, Hemi, Roger and Seth all had different tasks to complete. For their tasks they used different equipment and therefore need multiple types of PPE. As the site was working constantly they all needed to take their tea break at different times. From the clues below, work out which worker works with which equipment and what PPE they have forgotten to wear, as well as the order in which they take their morning tea break. 1. Hemi takes his break after the man who forgot his gloves. Neither is the operator of the circular saw or chainsaw 2. Neither Jim or the man who forgot his dust mask operates the angle grinder, and neither takes their break first

BILL JIM HEMI ROGER SETH HARNESS GOGGLES DUST MASK GLOVES EAR MUFFS 1ST BREAK 2ND BREAK 3RD BREAK 4TH BREAK 5TH BREAK

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See page 52 for the answers

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