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The workers’ voice The Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter has a new face. Libi Carr is the Charter’s new project officer and is already more than two months into a six month project to encourage and support worker engagement in health and safety. Libi’s role is to get on the ground talking with workers in the rebuild and raising the profile of the Charter. She’s already well underway. The Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter has 10 commitments on H&S that signatories are working towards or improving on: 1. Leadership 2. Engagement and consultation 3. Critical risks 4. Site safety risks 5. Reporting 6. Training 7. Site induction 8. PPE 9. Impairment 10. Health and wellbeing.
Libi’s role as Charter Project officer aims to: 1. Raise the profile and understanding of the 10 Charter commitments with rebuild workers on the ground. 2. Lead a survey with workers to get a better understanding of:
• How workers view H&S
• How workers want to participate in H&S
• Assess knowledge and understanding of the Charter.
3. Discuss and seek worker involvement in H&S representative training and roles.
H&S practice and areas of common concern in H&S across the rebuild.
Libi is on target to complete 500 confidential surveys with direct employees, contractors, and sub-contractors across Charter signatory sites in the rebuild by November 2015. It’s an exciting opportunity to hear what workers really think of H&S and the Charter. The results will be published in aggregate form on the Charter website.
One thing Libi’s also discussing onsite is the Charter’s assessment tool – something all signatories are required to complete to measure their performance. While the results are published in aggregate form, they’re extremely useful. Results have already shown that signatories are asking for more support around managing fatigue.
As well as this, Libi is also getting some great anecdotal information from workers from the face to face conversations she’s having on sites. This is helping to paint a very valuable picture of good
As a result and from the end of June 2015 the Charter, along with WorkSafe New Zealand and ACC, will be running a focused campaign around impairment, in particular fatigue. This will include
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toolbox talks, posters, events and the WorkSafe occupational health van on sites across Canterbury. The Charter project officer role runs for six months, and when it’s complete it’s anticipated that The Workers’ Voice will provide a set of H&S actions to roll out across the rebuild. If you would like to see how you’re going with the 10 Charter Commitments and where the Charter Project Officer can help, give Libi a call. She’s available to visit you and your team on sites across Canterbury. T: 022 639 2516 E: libi.carr@safetycharter.org.nz
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Kristina is responsible for human resources, health and safety, training, systems and processes and best practice across the whole company. Kristina has been responsible for leading significant change management and organisational development programmes in her previous roles. She has transformed the company’s view of health and safety with a range of initiatives, such as health monitoring, normally only found in much large organisations, and through Kristina’s work, Corbel Construction has been heavily involved in the Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter. In operation since 2005, the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards are run
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by Safeguard magazine and proudly supported by WorkSafe New Zealand. The awards recognise businesses and individuals who have launched effective and innovative initiatives to address health and safety issues at their workplace. They give national recognition to good ideas and hard working people who have made a difference. The 2015 awards are for initiatives which took place primarily in 2014, but which may have commenced up to a year earlier. All winners were announced at a gala dinner in Auckland’s Sky City Convention Centre on May 27.
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SAFETY SYSTEMS
Get safe with GET Safety A bill proposing sweeping reform to health and safety standards is bringing with it increased awareness of employer responsibilities, but where do you start when it comes to your small to medium enterprise? After all, you didn’t get into business to spend your time planning health and safety systems. Thankfully someone did, and local businesses of all shapes and sizes are seeing the benefits of working with GET Safety NZ. Gemma Trezise is a qualified health and safety practitioner who began her working life as a graphic designer, but soon moved into business, teaching and safety. It was when she was operating her own business consulting firm that the health and safety enquiries began flooding in. “People were increasingly requesting materials to assist them in implementing health and safety practices and it was proving extremely costly for companies putting these systems in place,” she says. “We recognised the need to cater to that market, providing those resources and advice at an affordable price that was tailored to each industry.” Gemma specialised in health and safety, completing her qualifications before establishing GET Safety NZ Ltd, which went live earlier this year.
provide all the resources businesses need in a well-rounded package.” It’s about providing as little or as much as you need. “As part of our programme, you receive membership for the first year. We make contact every month by email or phone, reminding clients what they need to do that month and what resources they will require. This makes the process easier for them and takes the stress out of implementing these systems. We also provide 24/7 support for accidents. “Once you understand health and safety, it’s really easy to implement. We make it systematic, instructional and easy for people to get on with business.” Industry specific packages are available for SMEs from engineering and trades through to alluvial mines, quarries and agriculture. “We can work with farmers, quarries, painters, plumbers – we aim to cover them all. Everyone needs a great health and safety systems in place. “We’re constantly revisiting our packages, with updates and improvements as new guidelines are released.” A South Island contracting firm recently needed to update all their health and safety systems in order to meet the requirements of a significant firm they wished to do business with. “Health and safety is a necessary component when you’re applying for tenders and contracts and if you don’t have everything in place, you risk losing those contracts,” Gemma says.
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“We updated all their systems to meet those requirements and now when they have audits, everything is in place and it’s easy when they pitch for new business.”
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“Seeing them go from anti-safety, very guarded and cautious, then to see that weight lift off their shoulders and the barriers come down when they recognise the competitive price and the quality service they receive; it really does make a significant difference. “A well structured system creates a well structured work place.” GET Safety NZ is currently looking to offer practical training, both online and work based, making
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But what makes this health and safety operator different is the simple step by step instructions, tick the box exercises and fill in the blanks documentation. Put simply, GET Safety NZ makes complying with health and safety regulations easy and cost effective.“We’re about so much more than just providing health and safety policies,” Gemma explains. “We have created advanced user-friendly safety policies and system manuals in conjunction with our ongoing mentoring services. With today’s technology at our fingertips GET Safety NZ are creating applications that allow you to create instant reports, complete checklists, perform audits, JSA, SOPs and online shared resources. “Our packages go above and beyond. We create hazard registers, critical controls, everything you need to send to contractors and much more – we
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HEALTH & SAFETY - SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
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WHAT DOES IT DO FOR YOU?
WHAT ADD ONS ARE AVAILABLE?
Hasmate is designed to reduce the time you spend on the growing paperwork and cost of compliance to manage health and safety. It is a cloud-based compliance management program that can be used as the central data and records hub for your business. It allows you to produce alerts, individual, and specific profiles and management reports in seconds. When you subscribe to Hasmate we will provide you with all the modules to store, manage and to very quickly retrieve your records for: personnel information, assets, repairs and maintenance, PPE, training, hazards, Incident and accidents, chemical management and more. All future upgrades and new modules are free and are inclusive as part of your monthly fee of $75.00. Hasmate is proven to comply with the ACC WSMP audit standards and more.
WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL FEATURES?
You will be able to use Hasmate on a Tablet/IPad and IPhone for your employees to also record and email incidents and hazards in real time back, to your office. Hasmate has a public forum so you can seek answers from other users across Australasia about health and safety and other business matters. It's kiwi made – by kiwis, for kiwis… for the rest of the world.
WHO IS IT AIMED AT?
WHAT BACK UP SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
WHAT OTHER SOFTWARE DOES IT INTERACT WITH?
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Our customers told us “it has to be easy to use” - it is. Hasmate is ideal for any business, regardless of type, size, location or number of employees. It is now used by professionals, trades, manufacturing, farmers and local bodies as an effective compliance management tool for their businesses. We provide a Mon - Friday, 8am – 5pm help desk and training, backed up by our proven 24 years of health and safety experience using the online program, ”JoinMe”. Hasmate can also provide your business with online health and safety plans, a comprehensive implementation plan and training complemented by 130 safe operating procedures, backed by tried and proven experience.
At this stage Hasmate does not integrate with any other programs. This is now being considered to allow the user to integrate to other programs to provide them with a wider range of management tools.
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Using software solutions for health and safety management By Gordon Anderson
For all New Zealand businesses, taxation, GST, ACC payments and employment agreements are a nonnegotiable responsibility of business owners. The introduction of the new health and safety legislation later this year will also become a more robust, non-negotiable, no excuse compliance issue that is going to make businesses think twice about ignoring it.
• Have a chemical management module for recording chemicals and to meet the requirements of the HSNO Act • A dashboard or similar, to show you (at a glance) the status of your H&S system.
Selection of a program When choosing a compliance management program, evaluate: • Is it easy to use, with minimal steps to produce reports?
The future of H&S compliance management will be an evidence based approach, based on the availability of records for a business to quickly prove due diligence, if and when the business is called to account.
• Is the total cost or cost structure for the program easy? (No hidden surprises/charges)
Historically, most businesses still use a 19/20th century approach of hard copy record keeping that are usually filed in a myriad of different ways: spreadsheets, filing cabinets and record manuals, diaries etc. - does this sound familiar?
• Do they have a robust and secure backup system?
Is there a better way? There certainly is - by using a web or cloudbased software management program. This will allow your business to store all its H&S and other records in a central hub with the ability to retrieve them quickly, in real time. There are a number of these types of programs available on the New Zealand market, all offering a variety of features and functionality. If your business is planning to elevate its H&S systems into a 21st century model to meet the future challenges, then what attributes should you be looking for?
A credible program should: • Filter and produce alerts, reports and profiles of your data, with photos and the ability to email and to assign actions
• Are there other ongoing costs for updates or other modules?
• Does the provider have experience or credibility in H&S management? • Does the provider have the ability to service the program with a help desk? • If it can be used on a tablet device or IPhone?
Conclusion A key selection criteria should be the ability of any program to be able to produce a concise and informative report for the PCBU or the company’s management board. Compliance management programs are fast becoming the future - for the security and the business owner’s peace of mind for the protection of your business. We now live in a changing world of health and safety and it is now more than ever, part of that change. If your business is not prepared or you are in denial about H&S in your business, I suggest you consider the risk of H&S noncompliance to your business.
• Record and produce personnel information with contact details and any other information for the engagement of the employee • Provide PPE information, who has got what, cost, distribution date, size and replacement date • Provide training records to show who is trained in what • Produce hazard and control registers with a method to risk rate and prioritise the hazards • A facility to record incidents and accident records, reports and associated costs • Have a contractor/supplier management and selection process built in • Have a document management system
Gordon and Jan Anderson own Hasmate Ltd. Gordon is actively involved as a business advisor working in the areas of H&S systems development. He works extensively in the areas of health and safety, quality management systems development, auditing and management training.
AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS
Clearing the air Airborne contaminants can occur in the gaseous form (gases and vapours) or as aerosols, which include airborne dusts, sprays, mists, smokes and fumes. Airborne dusts are of particular concern because they are associated with classical widespread occupational lung diseases such as the pneumoconioses, as well as with systemic intoxications such as lead poisoning, especially at higher levels of exposure. There is also increasing interest in other dustrelated diseases, such as cancer, asthma, allergic alveolitis and irritation, as well as a whole range of non-respiratory illnesses, which may occur at much lower exposure levels. Whenever people inhale airborne dust at work, they are at risk of occupational disease. Year after year, both in developed and in developing countries, overexposure to dusts causes disease, temporary and permanent disabilities and deaths. Dusts in the workplace may also contaminate or reduce the quality of products, be the cause of fire and explosion, and damage the environment. As a matter of social justice, human suffering related to work is unacceptable.
Moreover, appreciable financial losses result from the burden of occupational and work related diseases on national health systems, as well as from their negative influence on the production and quality of products. All these adverse consequences, which are economically costly to employers and employees, are preventable through measures which have been known for a long time, and which are often of low cost.
Recognising the problem Dusts are solid particles ranging in size from below 1 micrometer up to around 100 micrometers, which may be or become airborne, depending on their origin, physical characteristics and ambient conditions. Examples of hazardous dusts in the workplace include: • Mineral dusts from the extraction and processing of minerals (these often contain silica, which is particularly dangerous) • Metallic dusts, such as lead and cadmium and their compounds • Other chemical dusts, such as bulk chemicals and pesticides • Vegetable dusts, such as wood, flour, cotton and tea, and pollens • Moulds and spores.
Asbestos is a mineral fibre which is particularly dangerous and is found, for example, in the maintenance and demolition of buildings.
Local exhaust ventilation is the removal of airborne contaminants, close to their source of generation or release, before they can spread and reach the workers’ breathing zone.
Elimination at the source
It is necessary to ensure the airflow is sufficient and its direction appropriate, particularly where the process generates air movement, such as a grinding wheel, or a hot process. For the same exhaust volume, the velocity of air being drawn towards the hood opening rapidly decreases with the distance (from the opening).
Elimination at the source can involve three different items: the production process, the hazardous substance and the work practices. A production process can be changed by applying a production method which generates less dust. This is a sensible approach at the design stage of a production process or when production lines are changed due to the introduction of new product lines. A hazardous substance may be eliminated by changing the process so that the substance is no longer needed, or by using a less hazardous substance as a substitute. It is, of course, necessary to assess all of the effects of the change, taking into account other hazards such as noise and any effects on the performance of the product, particularly effects on its safety. If substances are changed it will be necessary to assess and control any eventual new risks.
Containment and ventilation Containment consists by placing a physical barrier between the substance and people, for example putting a process inside a box. It is usually necessary to have a ventilation system that keeps the enclosure under negative pressure, so that there is no emission at cracks or at points where material moves in or out of the enclosure. The design should be such that maintenance and cleaning can be performed without causing high exposure and unplanned breakdowns, which may tempt workers to open the enclosure, should be foreseen.
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Considering that a minimum air velocity is required to ensure the capture of an airborne contaminant, it follows that the hood must be as close as possible to the point of dust generation.
Personal measures Every attempt should be made to avoid or minimise exposure by other methods before resorting to personal protective equipment (PPE), especially respiratory protective equipment (RPE). A respirator, particularly of the mask type, is not easy to wear for long periods, it can be very uncomfortable, especially in hot or cramped conditions, and workers may be tempted to remove it. Moreover, uncontrolled airborne dust may spread and affect people who are distant from the task, so it is better to prevent the occurrence of dust exposure in the first place. Another problem is that PPE is fallible and may not give the protection assumed. Moreover, it offers no environmental protection. Finally, PPE and especially RPE must be conscientiously cleaned and maintained to remain effective, which often makes them a costly option, as poor maintenance makes any PPE ineffective.
MASTER PAINTERS
Glove up We all know how dangerous solvents can be and protecting people exposed to them is essential. They enter the body through inhalation, skin absorption and by digestion of droplets. Solvents can be detected in the body within 30 seconds of skin contact. Solvents have different effects on humans, depending on their type, the length and frequency of exposure and the concentration of the solvent in the inhaled air.
Reducing the risks While employers are ultimately responsible for taking all possible measures to prevent their staff from being exposed to solvents, there are several easy ways to help prevent exposure. Investigate whether a solvent can be substituted for a less harmful one or whether the job can be done differently to minimise or eliminate exposure. Where possible, control exposure by employing mechanical/automated handling methods. Isolate the area in which the solvent is used and improve ventilation. Prevent or minimise entry to high solvent areas by posting signs. Use personal protective equipment specific to the solvent/ chemical you are using, including protective clothing to cover all exposed parts of the body and personal clothing, as well as gloves, eye protection and suitable respirators. www.gloveup.co.nz
Why membership matters Essentially, what Master Painters New Zealand does is protect an industry and the people who depend on it – be they working in it, with it, or clients of it. Being a member of Master Painters New Zealand is a good business decision that will well and truly cover the annual subscription. It can help generate new business by sharing in significant national and regional promotional campaigns aimed at specifiers and consumers. There is also the value built into the logo and image of the organisation that gives consumers confidence and trust in member companies associated with them. Master Painters also promotes excellence and pride within the trade through initiatives such as the annual New Zealand Master Painter of the Year awards in partnership with principal sponsor Dulux.
Joining Master Painters New Zealand gives you distinct business advantages: • You have the credibility of a national brand behind you • There is an extensive referral service for new work • You can make savings by buying in bulk and, for example, having access to cheaper fuel • You receive regular news affecting the trade and the bi-monthly Painters and Decorators Journal • You have the opportunity to mix with others in the industry and share knowledge • There are comprehensive training and apprenticeship programmes
• And you have a disputes committee that, for a small fee, negotiates contentious issues on your behalf, instead of the costly and time-consuming option of going it alone
Guarantee your work You also have access to use the Dulux five year guarantee as added value when quoting a job and this provides peace of mind for your customers. It is only available to Master Painters to use and delivers a tangible advantage over painters who don’t.
Representation in the industry Master Painters is represented on the Associated Industries Group of Business NZ, the NZ Subcontractors Federation and the New Zealand Paintercraft Trust. Master Painters also works with Inland Revenue, Standards New Zealand, Site Safe and Work Safe. These ties enable them to maintain an open line of communication on behalf of their members, and improve industry standards for all. To become a member or to find out more, contact your local office or email nationaloffice@masterpainters.org.nz Tanya Macdonald - 0800 PAINTNZ (0800 724 6869)
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Height Safety
Scissor lift sales soar in face of health and safety legislation changes The impending update to the health and safety legislation has stimulated awareness about the importance of using scissor lifts and elevated work platforms instead of ladders. According to The Department of Immigration and Labour, over half of the fatal workplace accidents are from people falling from ladders. There is an increased risk of fatality when working at over three metres in height, and one third of all serious harm accidents in the construction industry are the result of slips, trips and falls. Managing director of Christchurch-based scissor lift company LiftX, Jason McAllister says "in the past, pricing was high which put purchase of elevated work platforms out of reach, making hiring the most cost-effective solution". To counter this industry perception, LiftX introduced the Chinese Dingli range, which has a good range of lower-cost small scissor lifts ideal for tradies and electricians, that are easy to transport on trailers and be towed behind vans and utes. “Dingli’s prices are unrivalled,” says McAllister, “but they are still reliable (use mainstream brand major components), versatile and are easy to source parts for.” The improved affordability of access equipment has spawned a wave of growth in sales as businesses find they can afford the cheaper lines.
Another growth area has been in commercial construction elevated platforms. LiftX stocks MEC and Haulotte brands which cover more high-tech options such as “large workshops in the sky” ideal for commercial construction. The MEC brand offers more specialised aircraft and big construction elevated work platforms that are electric/diesel hybrid machines, with the ability to operate both indoors and outdoors. The self-propelled boom lifts and Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts from premium French brand, Haulotte, are a popular choice for commercial builders and steel fabricators, with the fastest lift times in their class. “It’s not all about a quick sale,” McAllister elaborates. LiftX Limited was formed in 2008 out of a nationwide need for good service in the elevated work platform industry. Machines need to be certified six-monthly, and well maintained. The certified LiftX agents service and rebuild all makes and models of scissor lift, cherry pickers and boom lifts with a 24/7 call out service, with service teams mostly available within the hour locally in Christchurch. Certified technicians travel almost anywhere in the South Island to conduct repairs. One of LiftX’s points of difference is that the parts division keeps an extensive range of parts in stock for all makes and models of access equipment. No matter whether it’s Genie, Snorkel, Mec, Nifty, Dingli, Haulotte Sky Jack, JLG or Grove, there’s a high chance the part required is in stock, minimising downtime.
Access platforms vs ladders vs scaffolding Guidelines for when to use height access equipment Ladders are less suitable for strenuous and/or heavy work. In order to safely use a ladder, you should always maintain three points of contact at all times, and they should only stay in one position for a maximum of 30 minutes. Scaffolding is a much safer solution to a ladder, despite having its own downfalls. It can be extremely time consuming and expensive to get it erected. Scaffolding poses a high risk of individuals falling. Access platforms provide easy and safe solutions to working at height. Having the equipment you need at hand when you need it, without having the delay of sourcing scaffolding or having to hire, means you’re more likely to perform the task safely, and avoid shortcuts which could compromise safety. They offer peace of mind that you are safely harnessed, whilst freeing you to get on with the job at hand. Talk to the experienced team at LiftX who pride themselves on matching needs with the right access solutions from a wide range of scissor and boom lift brands.
Access platforms provide easy and safe solutions to working at heights
A new range of affordable scissor lifts at LiftX has made purchasing more accessible
Loan machines are also available if a repair job requires an extended period of time to complete. The new legislation is aimed at reducing New Zealand’s workplace injury and death toll by 25 percent by 2020. Companies will face increased
pressure to ensure all practicable steps are taken to ensure workplace health and safety. Now that access lift purchase prices are more affordable, it ought to reduce the number of occasions where workers decide to flout best practice “just this once”.