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  The chances of getting a cut, bruise, or injury while traveling are somewhat common; therefore, adding first aid supplies to your vehicle is not just an option but a necessity. When determining what first aid supplies to keep in your car, we like to start by understanding where you take your car and what you use it for. After all, the requirements for a family vehicle first aid kit will be somewhat different from the first aid supplies needed for a field service vehicle. No need to worry, we have got you covered! From basic first aid packs to comprehensive first aid supplies, everything is available online at Harmless.nz. IMPORTANCE OF F IRST AID SUPPLIES  IN A CAR No matter how safe your vehicle is or how good a driver you are, we all know vehicle accidents can and do happen. Injuries range from minor cuts and bruises to more complex (and sadly) life-threatening situations. Road conditions are affected by unexpected weather, car breakdown, or rough driving areas so whether ...

  Here at HarmLess NZ we believe each and every one of us should be living our best life and to do so involves some combination of watching or participating in running, leaping, swimming, riding, driving, exploring, making, creating or loving. Sounds like fun doesn’t it. Count us in!! If you are anything at all like us, these activities have the capacity to deliver immense amounts of joy… but, every so often, they’ll most likely involve a bit of a whoopsie or two as well. While a whoopsie usually results in a fabulous story to regale for years to come, we want to ensure that any injuries incurred heal in the quickest time possible. For this reason, we believe it is essential to have a well equipped  first aid kit  wherever it is you spend your time enjoying life – at home, in your car, on your boat, in your camper, in your backpack, on your bike. Chances are you won’t use it that often, but when you need it, you’ll be grateful you have it close at hand. A well-stocked fir...

  Camping First Aid Kits – Prepared Campers are Happy Campers  Kiwi’s and camping, they go together like a BBQ banger and tomato sauce in a slice of white bread. Every summer hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders load up the car and hit the road ready for adventure. There’s always plenty to remember to pack  the chilly-bin boogie boards and the mozi’ spray!! But sometimes the most important items can get over-looked. One of these is a good reliable camping first aid kit. We tend to think “it’ll never happen to me”, when it comes to accidents and mishaps, and while it’s great to be optimistic, it’s even better to be prepared in case something does go wrong. From minor scraps, bumps and bruises to more serious fractures and infections, a well-equipped camping first aid kit can help to ensure your much anticipated quality time in the great outdoors isn’t cut short. Some things to consider when preparing your Camping first aid kit: How isolated you’ll be, and how long you’...

  I'm often asked the question "how do you balance trust with accountability?". My answer is "it's actually not an either/or question". It  is  possible to develop a cultural environment which facilitates both trust AND accountability at the same time. Before I get into the how and why, I'm going to take a few steps back and talk a little bit about human nature. People will always be people People generally don't wake up in the morning and think to themselves, "I am going to make a huge mistake at work today and make life miserable for myself and everyone around me." Despite this, people  are  fallible. It's human nature so none of us can escape this fact. It is how we learn. Workers are no different. Therefore accidents, incidents and mistakes are inevitable - you can't avoid them (but you can put systems in place that allow people to fail safely). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Hertzberg’s Two Factor Theory tells us safety is a b...

  Quality workers are hard to come by in today’s market. The economy is good, workplaces are expanding. Qualified and experienced workers are in high demand right across the country. So, as employers, we want to do our best to maximise the potential of the workers we do have which includes keeping them safe, happy and well. And yet, in almost every workplace I walk into, the answer to the headline question is “YES we do encourage our workers to work unsafely”. Is your workplace any different … probably not!! Here are some common ways employers actively encourage unsafe behaviours in their workplaces,   whether they realise it or not : Leading by example Is your management style one of “do as I say, not as I do”? If so, you are encouraging your workers to work unsafely. Whether we like it or not, our workers look to leadership for guidance. If they see you working unsafely, they’ll think it is ok for them to as well… no matter what you might be telling them otherwise. Turning a...