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Media Releases 2004

These links are to information releases from all parts of the Department from 2004

date subject
01 Dec 2004 Inadequate guarding led to mincer accident
[workplace health & safety]
29 Nov 2004 Poor safety standards led to worker’s death
[workplace health & safety]
29 Nov 2004 Tourist attraction to stay closed until improvements complete
[workplace health & safety]
29 Nov 2004 OSH expects scaffold safety improvements in follow-up visits
[workplace health & safety]
26 Nov 2004 Aero club faces charge of failing to provide safe workplace
[workplace health & safety]
12 Nov 2004 Worker caught in PTO shaft may never speak again
[workplace health & safety]
05 Nov 2004 Nail gun fatality investigation continues
[workplace health & safety]
04 Nov 2004 Boy’s death a terrible accident
[workplace health & safety]
29 Oct 2004 Meatworks death highlights dangers of working around machinery
[workplace health & safety]
28 Oct 2004 Fireworks fun – but only in the right hands
[workplace health & safety]
22 Oct 2004 New employees should be supervised
[workplace health & safety]
22 Oct 2004 Workers died after entering off-limits area
[workplace health & safety]
16 Sep 2004 Stunt show charges withdrawn
[workplace health & safety]
15 Sep 2004 Horror week of fatal accidents
[workplace health & safety]
30 Aug 2004 Amusement ride death referred to coroner
[workplace health & safety]
26 Aug 2004 Diversity Can Help Solve Skill Shortages
[labour]
25 Aug 2004 LPG warning – get cylinders checked regularly and never overfill
[workplace health & safety]
17 Aug 2004 Construction firm should have left stepladder at home
[workplace health & safety]
09 Aug 2004 Unlit path led to serious fall
[workplace health & safety]
29 Jul 2004 New health and safety guidelines for sex industry
[workplace health & safety]
07 Jul 2004 Fix and fasten against Wellington’s wind
[workplace health & safety]
06 Jul 2004 New Look Immigration Website Launched
[immigration]
02 Jul 2004 Invest to protect our greatest asset – people
[workplace health & safety]
01 Jul 2004 New Look Department of Labour
[labour]
30 Jun 2004 New Code for Health and Safety at Ports
[workplace health & safety]
23 Jun 2004 Health board to pay after worker almost loses toe
[workplace health & safety]
17 Jun 2004 Company to pay $3000 after worker’s hand crushed
[workplace health & safety]
11 Jun 2004 OSH lays charges over Richmond Oringi accidents
[workplace health & safety]
10 Jun 2004 Chemical burn victim receives $12,000 reparation
[workplace health & safety]
04 Jun 2004 Adventure company fined over injuries to tourist
[workplace health & safety]
31 May 2004 OSH withdraws charge against ladder supplier
[workplace health & safety]
26 May 2004 OSH prosecution highlights need for construction project managers
[workplace health & safety]
26 May 2004 Company to pay record reparation over death in rotary milking shed
[workplace health & safety]
12 May 2004 Reality check for Touchdown
[workplace health & safety]
26 Apr 2004 Trans-Tasman work safety campaign a first
[workplace health & safety]
23 Apr 2004 Dead workers remembered
[workplace health & safety]
21 Apr 2004 Shop Trading Hours ANZAC Day 2004
[labour]
7 Apr 2004 Shop Trading Hours for Easter and ANZAC Day 2004
[labour]
23 Mar 2004 DoL Leadership change to promote high-quality working lives for New Zealanders
[labour]
19 Mar 2004 Needless accidents are damaging people's lives
[workplace health & safety]
11 Mar 2004 Amputee to receive reparation
[workplace health & safety]
01 Mar 2004 Information for farm volunteers
[workplace health & safety]
26 Feb 2004 Secretary of Labour Accepts and Endorses Ombudsman's Report Recommendations
[labour]
20 Feb 2004 Company to pay reparation of $18,000 after worker's arm amputated
[workplace health & safety]
26 Jan 2004 Electronic Immigration Service Launched
[immigration]