Pioneers' days are past – no more risks
- July 25, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
No CommentsStuart Taylor, with son Miller, says it is no longer acceptable to take a risk on the farm. Marton dairy farmer Stuart Taylor has given a staff member the job of being the health and safety “conscience” on his 1200-cow farm. He has six staff on the 240ha Lower Rangitikei farm and has developed a
Mental health days: why it's so hard for employees to ask for time off
- July 15, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
We can easily approach our bosses if we think we’re getting a cold, but when it comes to the state of our mental health, employees often have a hard time asking for time off. Story continues below After a story of a woman’s e-mail exchange to her CEO asking for mental health days went viral,
Award-winning agricultural app developer hopes to tap Central Field Days crowds
- March 2, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Tribal founder Neriah Broughton began developing her app to improve hazard reporting after taking a health and safety role with a Bulls farming group last year. A Manawatu start-up that’s been making waves with a new farm health and safety management app is hoping to gain wider exposure at the upcoming Central Districts Field Days.