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We've missed the work, not the mishaps.

Over lockdown we missed a lot of things about work. From the banter at smoko, to your favourite barista coffee or even just the company of your team. What we didn’t miss was having our workmates, friends and whānau being hurt or killed at work.

So as we get back to the job it’s important to remind yourself of the things that could put our health and safety at risk. Remember to keep an eye out for risks and look out for one another. Let’s make sure we all get home healthy and safe.

Returning to work?

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Tips for workers

  • Take time to get back into the swing of things. After a few weeks off work we can get a bit rusty. Ease back into the job and get it done right.
  • Feeling pressure to make up for lost time over lockdown? Don’t cut corners. Take the right steps to protect your health and safety.
  • Remember to speak up if you see something unsafe. You could save someone’s life.
Final 01 1 v2

Tips for workers

  • Take time to get back into the swing of things. After a few weeks off work we can get a bit rusty. Ease back into the job and get it done right.
  • Feeling pressure to make up for lost time over lockdown? Don’t cut corners. Take the right steps to protect your health and safety.
  • Remember to speak up if you see something unsafe. You could save someone’s life.

  • Learning from COVID-19

    Hear about the key learnings businesses have gained from transitioning to the new normal in the workplace during COVID-19.

  • What did we miss?

    Hear what these Kiwi businesses missed during lockdown.

  • Advice for businesses as they return to work

    Watch the second part in our series of what Kiwi businesses are doing to manage the everyday risks in their workplaces as they return to work.

  • Tips for workers and employers

    Hear how different Kiwi businesses managed the risks associated with COVID-19 to get back up and running safely.

  • 6,462

    People that suffered the most common type of work place injury (a pulled muscle), in the last 12 months. This can happen when returning to normal activity after a break.*

  • 2,604

    Injuries: In the last 12 months, the transport, postal and warehousing industry had the highest injury rate per 1000 workers. Make sure to look out for one another and take the right steps to protect health and safety.*

Download posters for your workplace

We’re getting back on the job, so let’s do it right. Download posters to put up in your workplace and help us spread the word – it could save a life.

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Missed the Ride Poster

File type: PDF / File size: 12 MB

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Missed the Line Poster

File type: PDF / File size: 14 MB

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Missed the Smoko Poster

File type: PDF / File size: 3.3 MB

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For more information on managing risks in the workplace.

Go to WorkSafe

We've missed the work, not the mishaps.

Over lockdown we missed a lot of things about work. From the banter at smoko, to your favourite barista coffee or even just the company of your team. What we didn’t miss was having our workmates, friends and whānau being hurt or killed at work.

So as we get back to the job it’s important to remind yourself of the things that could put our health and safety at risk. Remember to keep an eye out for risks and look out for one another. Let’s make sure we all get home healthy and safe.