Work-related health case studies

Goodnature: problem-solving and perseverance

See how Goodnature reduced noise pollution on their production line to increase our native birdsong.

Improving health reduces injury rates

The Sanitarium company recognises that a worker’s health can impact on safety at work so provides comprehensive health programmes for its ageing workforce.

Change in attitude key to tackling fatigue

In December 2015, Fonterra launched a programme to help keep their tanker drivers safe by putting fatigue front and centre. This change in attitude was key to tackling fatigue.

Carbon monoxide poisoning changed the way this business addressed health

When one of their workers was hospitalised with carbon monoxide poisoning, Angus McMillan Concrete took immediate steps to address the hazard – and raise awareness across the industry.

Working in partnership to address fatigue

Impairment from fatigue can increase the risk of injuries. A simple change in rostering helped Landcorp address the problem.

Working with experts to find innovative solution to airborne dust

When an airborne dust issue was identified, management and staff a Placemakers worked with experts to develop an innovative solution.

Reducing the risk of muscle and joint injuries

Heavy machinery parts manufacturer Real Steel identified a number of hazards in its business, including manual lifting injuries.

Clean air initiatives add value and boost productivity

Sheet metal production engineering company RH Freeman Ltd took a two-pronged approach to protect the health of its 40 workers.

Retail designers go extra mile on shop floor

Retail Dimension already had good controls in place for dust, but management wanted to go that extra mile.

Blazing trail in providing a healthy workplace for surgical staff

Smoky atmospheres are unacceptable in any part of Dunedin’s Mercy Hospital site – including the operating theatres.

Working together to reduce carbon monoxide fumes

When a WorkSafe Inspector highlighted a carbon monoxide hazard at Plumbing World in Hastings, this lead to company-wide changes.