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Safe Digging Starts Before the Excavator Moves

ASWEFA attended the Auckland Safe Digging Workshop hosted by BeforeUDig NZ, highlighting the importance of planning, awareness, and industry collaboration when working around underground services.

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When the Job Changes, the Risk Changes: Lessons from a Fatal Crush Case

A fatal crush case investigated by WorkSafe NZ highlights the risks of non-routine work and why proper planning, equipment, and site awareness are critical for safety.

Excavator Safety: Control, Awareness, and Avoiding Complacency on Site

Excavator safety is about more than operating the machine. It's about control, awareness, and avoiding complacency on site.

Excavator Safety: Control, Awareness, and Avoiding Complacency on Site

Excavator safety is about more than operating the machine. It's about control, awareness, and avoiding complacency on site.

Up The Wahs!

The ASWEFA team and students last Friday gathered together after training to cheer on the Warriors for the first home game of the season!

Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day 2026 is a chance to recognise the dedicated ASWEFA team delivering high-quality workplace training and licensing across New Zealand.

Preventable Workplace Accidents: Lessons Every Industry Can Apply

An Auckland explosion shows how simple safety controls can prevent serious accidents. Learn practical lessons for hazard management, training, and creating safer workplaces across all industries.

ASWEFA x The Rock NZ Forklift Competition 2026: Precision, Skill and Workplace Excellence

Discover how six skilled operators battled through challenging forklift courses at ASWEFA's 2026 competition with The Rock NZ, highlighting precision, knowledge, and safe forklift operation in a competition to remember.

When a Digger Fell Off a Truck in Auckland

An excavator falling off a truck in Auckland underscores the vital need for proper machinery transport safety and training.

Coffee & Connection at ASWEFA for Fly the Flag Week 2025

ASWEFA joined Fly the Flag Week 2025 with a coffee event to support mental health awareness, connection, and courage following World Suicide Prevention Day.

Empowering Confidence and Safety Through Machinery Training

Scared to drive a forklift? See how the right training can turn nerves into confidence and keep everyone safe at work.

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Safe Digging Starts Before the Excavator Moves

When the Job Changes, the Risk Changes: Lessons from a Fatal Crush Case

Excavator Safety: Control, Awareness, and Avoiding Complacency on Site

Excavator Safety: Control, Awareness, and Avoiding Complacency on Site

Up The Wahs!

Employee Appreciation Day

Preventable Workplace Accidents: Lessons Every Industry Can Apply

ASWEFA x The Rock NZ Forklift Competition 2026: Precision, Skill and Workplace Excellence

When a Digger Fell Off a Truck in Auckland

Coffee & Connection at ASWEFA for Fly the Flag Week 2025

Empowering Confidence and Safety Through Machinery Training

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