MARK TAYLOR suggests we tap into our unconscious brain to develop an intrinsic safety memory.

The winner of the 2010 Safeguard award for most influential employee tells JACKIE BROWN-HAYSOM that it’s his wife and children who keep him motivated.

US research into underground coal mine rescues sheds light on the complex challenges that can face relatively small and remote mines like Pike River Coal, reports ANGELA GREGORY

ANGELA GREGORY found out how Otaki volunteer firefighters set out to “Karrak” the problem of efficiently removing trapped people in vehicles.

Setting workplace exposure standards is an evolving process, explains RICHARD STEEL.

How does a New Zealand company with operations around the globe achieve a consistent and successful approach to health and safety? PETER BATEMAN reports on Fonterra’s award-winning strategy.

JACKIE BROWN-HAYSOM reports on a health promotion programme that has benefited both waist lines and the bottom line.

The gruesome reality of melanoma and its treatment is revealed to ANGELA GREGORY.

Changes in mining health and safety regulations should not be overlooked by those inquiring into the Pike River disaster, says TINA McIVOR.

Experience rating is a fairer way of charging ACC workplace levies because employers’ safety records impact the amount of levies they pay, says KEITH McLEA.

GERAINT EMRYS alerts employers to a crackdown on machine guarding.

The beginning of a new year is a good time to reflect on the past and set goals for the year to come, says IAN CLARK.

Lessons from a workplace accident

CPR changes keep up with best practice, says ST JOHN.

With an ageing population and workforce the emerging field of moving and handling, like of hospital patients, should matter to not only all workers but to society as a whole, says ANNE McMAHON.

IN WHICH OUR ANONYMOUS COLUMNIST MAKES OBSERVATIONS WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT PERTAIN TO THE STATE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY IN NEW ZEALAND.