The government says Health & Safety at Work Act changes will remove a ‘climate of fear’. But making it easier for operators to comply with regulations would help more.
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The Health and Safety at Work Act passed into UK law 50 years ago. Harold Walker was its driving force, inspired by his own experiences of workplace injury.
New Zealand’s health and safety law covers mental health. But new research shows how little it is understood by those in management positions – leaving workers vulnerable.
New research shows high levels of teacher anxiety and frustration over legal liability and paperwork for school trips. But there are ways to maintain this crucial part of the curriculum.
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Associate Professor, Outdoor and Environmental Education, Te Kaupeka Oranga Faculty of Health, University of Canterbury
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PhD Graduate, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Professor, School of Management, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Associate Professor, School of Management, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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Senior Research Associate (Public Health), School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
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Professor of Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Lecturer in Occupational Health and Safety, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington