In the Media
WorkSafe Extractives Quarterly Report Q1 Released
WorkSafe has released their Extractives industry quarterly report for quarter 1 - July to September 2019. Go to report.
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Media Release - A model approach to CPD and engagement
New continued professional development requirements for the extractive sector deserve praise for their content and the approach taken, says Wayne Scott, CEO of both the quarry industry national organisation and...
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Lowering the WES not the answer
As concerned as I am about silicosis across the wider extractives sector, I do not support WorkSafe’s efforts to lower the New Zealand worker exposure standard of respirable crystalline silica...
Over 1000 Kiwi workers could have been exposed to potentially hazardous dust in the workplace
There's a warning at least 1000 Kiwis may have been exposed to a potentially hazardous dust in the workplace, dubbed the 'new asbestos'.
CPD consultation ends July 1
If you’ve got a beef – or a shout out – in respect of the current CPD regime for the extractive sector, you have two weeks to act.July 1 sees...
CoC CPD consultation has begun
WorkSafe’s release of new proposals for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the extractive sector is a welcome attempt to address industry issues around current inflexibility in the system.As a signal...
CPD Review Workshops Announced
Workshops on the review of CPD are coming your way ... and it's important to have your say.The Board of Examiners (BoE) and WorkSafe are coming to a town near...
MinEx applauds WorkSafe review of CPD
(As published by Inside Resources - 28 March 2019)
Get your health and safety initiative out there
As Chief Executive of MinEx, I'm proud we are the sponsor of the annual Health and Safety Initiative Award, to be presented at this year's Minerals Forum, being held May...
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Dealing with dust is mission critical
The risks posed for quarry and mine workers by silicosis are reviewed in our latest MinEx booklet. If you think this is not an issue, think again.