Health & Safety

No major issues or non-conformances are the findings of a comprehensive health and safety audit of CrestClean’s regional operations. Conducted over several weeks by Andrew Swensen, CrestClean’s Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, the audits involved reviewing how CrestClean’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management System is being implemented in the field and at customers’ sites. “I’ve

CrestClean’s Pure Water Window Cleaning System in operation at the ANZ Building in Tauranga is an impressive sight. The four storey building is located at the busy intersection of Cameron Road and Elizabeth Street, and most of the structure and its features can be done from ground level with the carbon fibre, water-fed extension poles

CrestClean’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management System, SafeClean, has received trademark approval. New Zealand’s Intellectual Property Office issued the trademark registration on 23 September 2014, after a six month period during which notice of the trademark is advertised and any objections to it can be filed. Trademarks help to distinguish business assets and align them

New Health and Safety legislation places clear onus on School Principals as “Officers” of their organisations. The Government’s proposed Health and Safety Reform Bill, due to come into effect in April 2015, attempts to clearly define a set of “Positive Due Diligence” actions to be demonstrated by “Officers” of an organisation, and will require evidence

Marlborough’s annual Health and Safety Expo was another great success for Barbara de Vries, CrestClean’s Regional Director for Blenheim and Nelson. This year brought more businesses and business owners by CrestClean’s display table, resulting in many new leads and connections, she says. “Last year there was a lot more of the general public at the

Health and Safety inductions for large, complex workplaces can be very involved, especially when two different company policies come together. However, for CrestClean and Villa Maria, it’s been a smooth process, even on the verge of New Zealand’s new WorkSafe law coming into play. Three South Auckland CrestClean Teams are on Villa Maria’s site seven

The following Media Release is a response to the United Cleaning Services employee who was photographed tipping dirty water from a ride-on floor-cleaning machine into a drain leading to the Waitemata Harbour. As reported here by the NZ Herald. Master Cleaners Training Institute Media Release: Friday 10 January 2014, 2:45pm  The cleaner caught dumping dirty

On 29th August CrestClean Nelson attended its first Health and Safety Expo, at the Suburban Club Sports Hall.  The expo was organised by the Chamber of Commerce and the Health and Safety Network. Guest speakers from business, ACC and MBIE covered the business essentials in health and safety, including the need to manage hazards, train

Monday 15 October marks “Global Handwashing Day”. Crest Clean would like to remind the public that with politicians continually making their way around the country, it is essential to wash your hands after meeting them to prevent the spread of political handwringing. “In New Zealand we can joke about simple things like the importance of

From the first cold day of the year, we start to see advertising from the pharmaceutical giants… “Soldier on” and “ Stop the flu – before it gets you”. Generally speaking, a few days away from the office letting the flu or a heavy cold run its course, is a last resort for busy types.

Chemical safety is governed in New Zealand by the HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND NEW ORGANISMS ACT 1996 (HSNO). The Department of Labour’s role is to ensure that the HSNO Act is complied with in places of work. The Health and Safety Act in Employment requires employers to eliminate, isolate and minimise all hazards in the workplace.

Office hygiene is a part of social etiquette that often gets overlooked. Staff members who munch on packets of salt and vinegar crisps, whilst leaning across germ infested keyboards provide a feast for scurrying rodents. According to the Royal Society of Chemistry, mice can reach the food crumbs dotted between the keys. There is evidence