Spring Forward
We are one month into spring, warmer weather is coming, and daylight savings has kicked in. Daylight savings means it has been harder to get up in the morning but this comes with the bonus of additional light hours in the evening. With changes in sleep patterns there is an increased risk of Fatigue so we have included some helpful information for employers.
Our new Psychological First Aid course is ready to go, and has been timed to launch during Mental Health Awareness Week. The TriEx marketing team was fortunate enough to be able to sit in on the trial courses and we are very excited about what this course offers. Initially this course will be run out of Christchurch with plans to bring it into Auckland in the near future. Learn more about what this course is about below.
Currently WorkSafe is actively encouraging employers to undertake workplace monitoring to assess the environment that their employees are working in, with a current focus on Noise. You can read more about our workplace noise assessments below.
This years Stroke Awareness Week is focusing on Blood Pressure. We have some information on what a stroke is and how to spot one, and information on how TriEx can work with you to maintain a healthy and productive workforce.
Enjoy this months read - from the TriEx Team.
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Psychological First Aid
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Workplace Noise Exposure
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Stroke Awareness Week
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Daylight Savings & Fatigue
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TriEx Launches Psychological First Aid
This October TriEx is launching a brand new product: Psychological First Aid
Mental Health Awareness, Response & Support
Timed to launch during Mental Health Awareness Week, our Psychological First Aid is a 4 hour course which is designed to prepare learners to respond to a person who may be experiencing emotional distress in the workplace. This course is designed to give a platform for discussion to help break down stigmas around psychological distress and mental health by expanding Knowledge & Understanding to build Acceptance & Tolerance.
To learn more about this exciting new course, head to our website. Our Psychological First Aid course is priced at $159 incl GST per participant with our first public course on Friday October 13.
To book a course click here, or to book a group course email us at firstaid@triex.co.nz
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Workplace Noise Exposure
Are you monitoring the noise exposures in you workplace?
WorkSafe NZ is actively encouraging employers to undertake workplace monitoring to assess the environment that their employees are working in. Such assessments may include noise, dust, chemical exposure, lighting levels or exposure to moulds and fungi.
If you have already taken steps to monitor the hearing of your employees by carrying out annual hearing tests, that is great news – however this is only part of the process.
Noise exposure monitoring is required under the Health and Safety at Work Act, General Risk and Workplace Management (GRWM) regulations. It is a requirement that a workplace noise assessment or survey is completed every 5 years or if any new equipment has been installed or if any equipment has been withdrawn from use.
This is where the TriEx Occupational Hygiene team can help you. Our two experienced Occupational Hygienists are trained in workplace noise assessments. These noise assessments include the identification of noise sources, the assessment of employee noise exposures, advice on administrative and PPE controls and recommendations for engineering and longer term controls.
Workplace noise assessments include the identification of noise sources, the assessment of employee noise exposures, advice on administrative and PPE controls and recommendations for engineering and longer term controls. Advice is also provided as to what level of hearing protection is required and the type of hearing protection device best suits the working environment.
Read the full article here
To ensure your hearing and the hearing of your employees is not being affected by a noise created in the work environment contact the TriEx Occupational Hygiene team on 0800 487 439 or email occhygiene@triex.co.nz today to discuss how we can help.
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Stroke Awareness Week
Stroke Awareness Week runs from Monday October 2 to Sunday October 8. A stroke is when one of the arteries to the brain is either blocked or bursts. The brain does not get the blood it needs to function and brain cells die.
This year's focus is on blood pressure and will culminate in the Big Blood Pressure Check on Saturday October 7 at one of the locations nationwide, listed here.
Failure to detect and control high blood pressure is the single biggest cause of avoidable strokes. A person with high blood pressure is up to seven times more likely to have a stroke than someone with normal or low blood pressure.
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The FAST campaign encourages New Zealanders to learn the key signs of stroke and to act fast by calling 111 if they suspect a stroke.
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The TriEx Workplace Wellness programme will help your employees check their risk factors. A healthy lifestyle translates into individuals with more energy, concentration and less absenteeism which will result in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce.
Employees are interviewed and undertake a cardiovascular risk assessment including blood pressure checks. All staff will retain a booklet of their cardiovascular risk assessments and health results which they can pass on to their own doctor.
To learn more about our Workplace Wellness options, email enquiries@triex.co.nz or call 0800 487 439
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Daylight Savings & Fatigue
The change of the seasons brings with it warmer weather and more daylight hours in the evenings after work. It's always a great time of year when you realise you've still got a couple of more hours at the end of the day before the sun sets.
However, the change of daylight savings can have some strange effects on your sleeping patterns and you may find yourself less tired at night and more tired in the morning for a while. Good quality sleep is very important for optimum health.
While it might seem difficult at first, try to go to bed and wake up at the same time as you previously did. If you're having difficulty sleeping, your body will eventually re-adjust to daylight savings. Going to bed at different times each night prolongs this process.
According to WorkSafe statistics, people who are tired and fatigued are 30% more likely to have an accident. Both businesses and workers have a responsibility to manage fatigue and the risks that arise from it.
WorkSafe has a fatigue quick guide with information for businesses and workers which explains their respective responsibilities to manage fatigue.
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Workplace Training Calendar
Download our full training calendar here.
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 Learn more about our First Aid
courses here
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 Learn more about our Asbestos
courses here
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Jill Ware
Registered Nurse
Jill has recently joined our Occupational Health team in Auckland. She is now part of our fantastic team based at TriEx Greenlane. You can read more about Jill here.
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Rick Eisenhart
First Aid Trainer
Rick has just joined our First Aid team in Christchurch. Rick was previously a Firefighter in the United States, and joins us after working as a First Aid Trainer at Red Cross. You can read more about Rick here.
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Your Health Info
If you want to learn other easy tips to improve your health literacy like the fatigue article above, head over to HealthInfo.org.nz. This is a CDHB website with loads of resources — everything from the types of medications your doctor might prescribe you to healthy living tips you can add to your day.
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is run by the Mental Health Foundation from the 9th to 15th of October. This years theme is Nature is Key as they encourage us to look to nature to grow, support and nurture our mental health and wellbeing
To learn about Mental Health Awareness and Nature is Key, view their website here
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Refresh Your First Aid Skills
Is your First Aid Certificate due to expire, or has it expired within the past 3 months? It is time to Refresh your First Aid Skills with a TriEx 6 Hour Refresher First Aid Course. Don't spend a whole day re-learning what you already know - build on the skills and experiences you already have as a First Aider and cover all relevant topics required to effectively and competently refresh your skills.
Click here to book your Refresher First Aid for $128 incl GST
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Alsco Managed First Aid Kits
Your team are trained with life-saving First Aid skills, but are your first aid kits up to scratch? Alsco has the solution with their managed first aid kit service to keep your business safe and compliant. These kits are restocked with hospital grade supplies every quarter.
To learn about their managed first aid kits, click here.
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Canterbury Rugby Update
As Canterbury Rugby Sponsors we are excited to update you on the Mitre 10 Cup games. Canterbury had been holding on to their top spot until they were bumped to second place by Taranaki last night. Our next two games are home games at AMI Stadium so get along and show your support:
Canterbury vs. Waikato, 7.35pm, Saturday 30th September
Canterbury vs. Taranaki 7.35pm, Friday 6th October
Find more information on this and the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season here.
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TriEx Mobility Parking
TriEx Health Safety & Wellness take our role of supporting and giving equal opportunity to people of all walks of life.
If you or someone in your workplace are visiting TriEx and are a mobility card holder, please inform us of your parking requirements the day prior to your arrival. You can do this either when you make your booking or by calling our reception on 0800 487 439.
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Phillip Burrows, trading as Phillip Burrows Racing Stables, was ordered to pay reparation of $25,000 for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Phillip had allowed two children to ride on the outside of a water tanker truck while wetting a horse racing track. One of the children fell from the truck and was run over by the rear wheels, and was hospitalised for a month.
No fine was imposed due to financial difficulties. This is the second sentencing under the new HSW Act.
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Two companies (which have the same sole director), Quality Kitchens NZ Ltd and Quality Construction NZ Ltd, have been fined a total of $78,000 between them for Health & Safety Breaches.
Both companies had an incident where a worker was seriously injured while using a bench saw and required surgery on their hand. WorkSafe was not notified when the incident occurred and only found out when one of the victims complained to WorkSafe two months after the incident.
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To stay up to date with the WorkSafe NZ Prosecution summaries, you can check out their website here.
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Site Safe
Safety Liaison Groups
The minutes for the Northern Liaison Group are located here. The next date for the Commercial NSLG meeting is on October 11th.
The minutes for the Wellington Liaison Group are located here. The next meeting date is on October 26.
The minutes for the Southern Liaison Group are located here. The next meeting date is on October 19.
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New Zealand Institute of Safety Management
Check out the latest events for the Auckland branch of NZISM here including the Auckland Branch Committee Meeting on October 12.
The Wellington Branch events are available here including the Wellington Branch Lunchtime presentation on September 5.
The Canterbury branch events are available online and you can visit their page here. The next Canterbury Branch Meeting is on October 27.
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