Remote area first aid for fencing contractors: what to carry, what to do, and why the kit on the ute is not enough. Fencing is one of the few trades where you will regularly find yourself genuinely remote. No cell coverage, no-one within earshot, and a drive out that takes longer than any ambulance is going to get to you. Agriculture is one of PracMed’s biggest client sectors, and fencing sits right at the sharp end of that risk profile. Often solo or paired. Physical work wi

WorkSafe New Zealand is urging businesses to take a fresh look at how they store and handle petrol, warning that even small lapses can create serious and entirely foreseeable risks. Petrol is one of the most common – and most underestimated – hazards in workplaces. Its vapours ignite easily, and everyday sources such as heat, sparks, static electricity, running engines, or electrical equipment can be enough to trigger a fire or explosion when controls are inadequate. More tha