NEWS & INFORMATION
January/February 2021
ShopCare Newsletter
Well, what a start to 2021! As the country looked to be making a strong recovery in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Auckland has seen a number of community cases emerge. As a result, retail workers have been tested and quarantined and we are again reminded of the impact of COVID-19 on our supply chain.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
January 2021
Working in and around vehicles - Webinar
March to May 2021
73% of work related fatalities are linked to vehicles. ShopCare will co-host a number of free webinars in 2021, where Ruth Cook (Engagement Lead, WorkSafe) will discuss WorkSafe’s program of work. Click here for a list of dates and times or register your interest directly with ShopCare using the link below.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
November 2020
Workplace Injury Prevention Subsidies
ACC is helping small to medium businesses access services and support that's proven to improve workplace health and safety.
You may be eligible for a workplace injury prevention subsidy.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
September 2020
ShopCare Newsletter
In this edition we provide an update on our COVID-19 activities as well as a number of our key projects - Identifying critical risks, and our collaboration with WorkSafe to coordinate industry feedback on draft guidelines for Managing site traffic, and Reversing and spotting of vehicles. We also introduce you to our Steering Group members and provide an update on the progress of our Working Groups.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
July 2020
ShopCare Newsletter
Since ShopCare officially launched in October 2019, we have made significant inroads into bringing the industry together with a continued commitment to enhance the safety, health and wellbeing of all employees and to reduce workplace incidents and injuries.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
April 2020
There can be no box-ticking in a COVID workplace
Workplace safety improved after the Pike River tragedy, but is still too narrowly focused on accidents and remains a box-ticking exercise for many despite a rising workplace death toll. Covid-19 should be a spur to greater cultural change and truly safe and accountable work practices, says Rod Oram
Published by Newsroom April 17, 2020
January/February 2021
Retail Protocol UPDATED
For retailers to operate at Level 3 or Level 2 you need a plan for controlling the spread of COVID–19, by playing it safe. This Retail Protocol for COVID–19 includes a template plan from WorkSafe. It also includes guidance to help retailers fill in the plan.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
January 2021
Forklift Safety Roadshow 2021
February - March 2021
WorkSafe is delivering a nationwide forklift safety roadshow to enable a better understanding of the risks associated with operating and working around forklifts on worksites.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
November 2020
Vehicle Safety Webinar
19 November, 2020 @12:00pm
Hosted by NZISM for members - we talk with Ruth Cook from WorkSafe about “Working In and Around Vehicles Safely: A collective approach”.
Find out more info and register now.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
August 2020
Critical Risks
Critical Risks account for the highest percentage of the most severe injuries and fatalities in the New Zealand workplace.
We are currently working on a project to identify causes of critical risk and to share solutions with industry.
We need your help. Do you know the Critical Risks at your worksite? Share your knowledge, and contribute to the safety of others.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
July 2020
NZHSP Interview Series
Liz May, CEO of ShopCare is interviewed on the new Live Interview Series by HSPNZ. Liz talks about the critical work that ShopCare has undertaken in order to reduce the risk inherent in transportation, warehousing and the retail industry.
Posted to LinkedIn by Matt Jones, Advanced Safety.
January 2021
HASANZ Conference
1-3 September 2021
Te Papa, Wellington
Reconnect with key players across all disciplines, business leaders and policy makers. There will be plenty of leadership food - knowledge you can take away and apply to make New Zealand’s workplaces healthier and safer.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
November/December 2020
ShopCare Newsletter
In our last newsletter for the year, CEO Liz May reflects on 2020 and shares some of the achievements made in the face of what has been a challenging and uncertain year for everyone. We celebrate ShopCare's 1st anniversary, and also provide you with tips to prevent workplace accidents over the festive season.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
November 2020
Mental Health Webinar
16 November, 2020 @12:00pm
Dr John Fitzgerald, Lead – Mentally Healthy Work at WorkSafe NZ will outline the goals and activities of the programme he is leading.
Find out more info and register now.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
August 2020
Buckle Up!
As part of WorkSafe’s “Working in and around vehicles” programme, Guidelines on Seatbelts have been released for (industry) feedback. If you would like to provide feedback, please get in touch with any of the ShopCare team.
Posted to LinkedIn by ShopCare.
April 2020
Driving still under the radar
News that the Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team’s 28 warranted health and safety inspectors are doing very little HSW Act work comes as no surprise to former Independent Taskforce member Mike Cosman.
Reproduced with permission from the 20 April 2020 edition of Safeguard Update.