All posts tagged "safety"

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  Whos Who

  It’s so important to take time out

  Working in the agri-nutrient sector, Calvin Ball says he has seen a significant change in farmers’ attitudes to health and safety in...

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  News and Views

  Open Fire Season for Marlborough South and Kaikoura

  Marlborough South and Kaikoura are moving to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 2 June 2021.

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  Rural

  Western Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season

  Western Bay of Plenty moves from a prohibited season to a restricted season at 8am Tuesday 9 March 2021.

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  News and Views

  Almost half of vehicle-related deaths on farm could be avoided if seatbelts were used

  WorkSafe New Zealand is advising farmers to buckle up after an analysis of vehicle-related fatalities found that nearly half those that occur...

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  News and Views

  Road care and courtesy needed at harvest time

  Harvest season is in full swing and Federated Farmers is urging motorists and the operators of agricultural machinery to show each other...

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  News and Views

  Don’t skip your gas bottle check this summer

  As we reach the height of summer, it’s not too late to do a safety check on your gas bottle.

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  News and Views

  Four spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety

  WorkSafe has been notified of four fatalities on New Zealand farms in September. Two involved tractors in Te Kuiti and Hastings, another...

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  Rural

  Include Fire and Emergency in burn-off plans (Canterbury)

  High-country land managers around Canterbury are being asked to talk with Fire and Emergency as they start making their burn-off plans.

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  Fast Facts

  Firearms proposals slightly off target

  Federated Farmers agrees with most of the steps by government to protect people from illegal or irresponsible firearms use. But concerns about...

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  News and Views

  Farming, forestry, and fishing most risky for injury

  The agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry had the highest rate of work-related injury claims in 2018, Stats NZ said.