http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.qec.co.nz en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 00:11:28 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/24323/Ecolab-Tank-Farm-Taking-Shape/ Its great to see the plans taking shape and new tank farm being constructed, January 2018. QEC and Ecolab have worked closely over the past several years, from planning, to application for resource consent, contaminated soil management plan, stormwater agreements and compliance auditing. ... Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:05:06 +1300 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post24323 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/18357/Cage-Free-Hens-Getting-Closer/ The past few months have seen one of the most notable victories in New Zealand animal protection history where our largest supermarket chain, Countdown, has committed to phase out cage eggs. This game-changing victory for hens is due to our months of tireless campaigning – contacting supermarkets, speaking out on social media, signing petitions and supporting SAFE's tv campaign. This will change the lives of 400,000 hens. A life of compassion and advocacy begins with an understanding of ani... Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:56:15 +1200 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post18357 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/17181/QEC-Managing-Director-achieves-20-years-International-Auditor-Registration/ April 2017 Our Managing Director Leigh-Anne Peake has been an internationally accredited Senior Environmental (and safety and quality) Auditor with EXEMPLAR Global for an impressive 20 YEARS! This means she has completed 20 years of compulsory professional development, conducted audits, undergone peer review, re-registrations, and supported EXEMPLAR with auditor exam development for 20 consecutive years.... Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:24:58 +1200 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post17181 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/13803/New-post/ Resources from WorkSafe New Zealand Approved Code of Practice for the Management and Removal of Asbestos This Approved Code of Practice sets out WorkSafe New Zealand's expectations about how to comply with asbestos health and safety law, including the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016. The commencement date for the ACoP was 3 November 2016. It is divided into different Parts depending on whether you are: a PCBU with management or control of a workplace that might have ... Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:09:39 +1300 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post13803 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/12406/ACC%E2%80%99s-levy-consultation-started-21st-September-2016/ I thought you would like to know it is all now up on the website www.shapeyouracc.co.nz . Link to workplace incentives is - https://www.shapeyouracc.co.nz/proposals/workplace-incentives/ . ... Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:11:37 +1200 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post12406 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/10610/If-you-buy-health-and-safety-advicemake-sure-its-the-right-advice/ Good health and safety practice is not something you can just buy off the shelf, and farmers need to build health and safety into everyday activity on farm. WorkSafe's Programme Manager, Al McCone, says while many will want to get consultants in to give them expert advice, there is no single product or document that is a silver bullet for safety. PCBUs should only employ competent and qualified professional health and safety advisors. "When selecting a new contractor or buying equipment, busin... Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:59:03 +1200 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post10610 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/7434/The-Health-and-Safety-at-WorkHSWAct-came-into-force-today/ The Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act came into force today. This is an important step in the Government's response to improve the high rate of fatalities and serious harm injuries in New Zealand's workplaces. Information on the Act is available on the websites for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/employment-skills/workplace-health-and-safety-reform) and WorkSafe New Zealand (http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/hswa). These websites c... Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:27:36 +1200 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post7434 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/7003/Hamilton-City-Council-to-be-prosecuted-over-death-of-zoo-keeper/ WorkSafe New Zealand has announced it will prosecute the Hamilton City Council over the death of zookeeper Samantha Kudeweh in September last year.Mrs Kudeweh died after she was attacked by male Sumatran tiger, Oz, while carrying out duties inside the animal enclosure. The charge laid by WorkSafe alleges the Council breached Section 6 of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 by failing to take all practical steps to ensure Mrs Kudeweh was not exposed to hazards arising out of working wit... Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:53:57 +1300 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post7003 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/5127/New-post/ Important - Your new legal obligation as an importer and manufacturer of hazardous substances If you import or manufacture hazardous substances for sale or commercial use, read this. New rules coming into effect on 19 November 2015 that will require importers or manufacturers of hazardous substances to provide their contact information to the Environmental Protection Authority.Your details must be provided within 30 days of the first time you import or manufacture a hazardous substance.If you ... Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:31:56 +1300 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post5127 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/post/4866/Tiger-Death-may-have-been-preventable/ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11517828... Thu, 24 Sep 2015 08:12:42 +1200 http://www.qec.co.nz/blog/#post4866