Tag: business
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When Someone Dies at Work: The Emotional Fallout No One Prepares You For
Workplace deaths are rare – but when they happen, they leave a mark that never fully fades.Not just on the family.Not just on the workers who were there.But on managers, leaders, and yes – the health and safety professionals who must hold the whole thing together while quietly falling apart themselves. We talk a lot…
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When Speaking Up Becomes a Safety Risk: The Hidden Cost for H&S Professionals
Health and safety professionals are often told that our job is to “speak up,” “raise concerns,” and “challenge unsafe practice.” It’s written into our role descriptions, our professional codes, and our legislation. In New Zealand, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) expects us to influence, advise, and help PCBUs understand their duties.…