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by Andrew Way | Jun 12, 2023 | Partnerships, Health & Safety, Disposal and Recycling
Your HiKOKI Power Tools (and old Hitachi branded models) have been engineered for durability and long service life, with the ability to be regularly maintained and repaired by Authorised Service Centres around New Zealand. However there will come a time when a...by Chris Andrew | May 15, 2023 | Health & Safety
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Over-exposure to vibrating hand-held machinery can cause changes in tendons, muscles, bones and joints, and can affect the nervous system. Collectively, these effects are known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Symptoms...by Chris Andrew | Nov 29, 2018 | Health & Safety, Legal
Recently the Port of Tauranga published a Safety Alert relating to a fire at their facility. The Alert incorrectly named a Hitachi 18V Litihium Ion Battery as the likely cause of the fire. Read the amended Alert here:by Andrew Way | Oct 22, 2018 | Health & Safety
In 2016, new Health & Safety Legislation (Heath & Safety at Work Act 2015) was put in place, and a number of new education and compliance projects have been commenced by Worksafe NZ focussing on key areas where workplace safety can be improved. The topic of...