All About People

19/10/2026

New look, same us!
Check out our new website.
www.allaboutpeople.co.nz

06/10/2026

🚜 New Farm Health and Safety Guidance 🚜.

WorkSafe’s new Approved Codes of Practice help clarify who is responsible for what on farms and provide practical guidance for safe farm vehicle operation. A great opportunity for farm businesses to review their current practices and prepare for the upcoming changes.

28/09/2026

Something new is coming... 👀

21/09/2026

Check out WorkSafe New Zealand new guidelines for the upcoming changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act coming into effect in April 2027.

The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) amendments come into effect on 1 April 2027, and we're beginning to release guidance to help businesses prepare. Further guidance and resources will be published over the coming months.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46oDfxv

02/09/2026

Spring is here and it’s the perfect reminder to refresh more than just your workspace. Take a few minutes to review your health and safety plans, update emergency contacts, inspect PPE and revisit workplace hazards💐🦺 safety

31/08/2026

Your smartwatch could save more than your step count.

Wearable safety technology is redefining workplace protection. From fatigue monitoring to fall detection and lone worker support, these smart devices help identify risks early and keep workers safer every day.

25/08/2026

The 60-Second Safety Pause

Before starting a task, take 60 seconds to ask:

✅ What could go wrong?
✅ What has changed since last time?
✅ Do I have the right tools and PPE?
✅ Am I fit for work today?

Just one minute of planning can prevent hours, days, or even years of consequences.

Small pause. Big impact.

22/07/2026

WorkSafe 2026 Working at Height Guidelines: Every Metre Matters

The new WorkSafe Working at Height Guidelines 2026 emphasise that there is no safe fall height. Whether working at 1 metre or 10 metres, fall risks must be identified, assessed, and controlled.

✅ Eliminate working at height where possible
✅ Use collective protection first such as:
• Scaffolding
• Edge protection
• Safety mesh
• Elevated work platforms
✅ Use harnesses and personal fall protection only as a last line of defence when higher-level controls are not reasonably practicable
✅ Consult workers, provide training, supervision, and rescue planning
✅ Notify WorkSafe at least 24 hours before certain high-risk work where falls of 5 metres or more are possible

The key takeaway from the 2026 Guidelines: No height is risk-free. Every fall hazard deserves attention and appropriate controls.

Check out WorkSafe for more information.

16/06/2026

This Volunteer Week we acknowledge the heart behind FENZ ❤️
The people who leave their families, their jobs, their everyday lives to protect ours.
Your impact is immeasurable — thank you for all that you do. 🚒