We take injury prevention & rehabilitation seriously

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Prevention

• Checks

  • Vehicle WOF's are checked 6 monthly.​

  • Building Fire Alarms are checked monthly. 

  • Building WOF checked annually. 

  • Drivers/Team Leaders/ Head Woolhandlers breath-tested daily. 

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• Training & Supervision

  • Safe use of Handpiece, Press, Hooks & Clips.​

  • Every team has someone who is First Aid certified. 

  • Leaners are 'Under Supervision' until skilled​​.

  • Tahi NgaTahi

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• Reporting

  • Shed Maintenance

  • Vehicle Maintenance

  • Accom Maintenance

  • Injuries

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• Personal Protective Equipment

  • Earplugs & Googles are supplied​.

  • Masks are supplied.

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• Sick Staff are identified​​​

  • Sick staff are encouraged to stay home or self-isolate in our self contained cabins. 

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Emergency Planning

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• Emergency Response Plans

  • Every shed has an emergency Response Plan (ERP).

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• First Aid​ Training

  • We run annual courses for Basic First Aid Training. ​

  • At least one First Aid Trained person in every team. 

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• Personal Locater Beacon​

  • Every team leader has a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). ​

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Rehabilitation

We've partnered with the ACC Guys. Meaning our workers always have an advocate to help them through their recovery. 

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• Individual Case Management

  • ​The ACC Guys organises physio & follow-up rehabilitation for every case. ​     

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