Lyttelton Port death

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Second port worker death reinforces need for inquiry - unions (1 News)

The unions say the deaths at Lyttelton Port and Ports of Auckland were preventable.

"At the moment we can't confirm any further details on the incident. Sadly that is currently not the case in this industry, and urgent action is needed," he said. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood last week said he did not accept that workplace deaths were inevitable.

Maritime Union calls for an urgent inquiry into port safety (Newstalk ZB)

The pressure's on to enforce regulations at ports. It comes after a person died while unloading coal from a ship at Lyttelton Port yesterday - merely six d.

Michael Wood taking request for inquiry into port safety seriously (RNZ)

Transport Minister Michael Wood says he's taking a request for an inquiry into port safety very seriously, after the second death of a port worker in a week ...

We have a disproportionate number of fatalities and serious injuries in the sector, and we will be taking it very seriously." "This is clearly a very serious issue. "This is clearly a very serious issue.

Death of Lyttelton Port worker reinforces need for inquiry - unions (Otago Daily Times)

The Lyttelton Port Company worker was killed on a ship that was being loaded with coal for export at Cashin Quay on Monday morning. Maritime New Zealand is ...

"At the moment we can't confirm any further details on the incident. Wagstaff agreed that an inquiry had to lead to change, and said the culture of work at port companies was not supporting safety. Sadly that is currently not the case in this industry, and urgent action is needed," he said.

Investigation launched following port deaths (1 News)

Port worker Atiroa Tuaiti died while working on a container ship at the Ports of Auckland on Tuesday, April 19. It was followed by the death of a worker during ...

“Other sectors should also take notice from these recent events and remind themselves of their responsibilities to ensure the safety of their workplaces.” “The TAIC investigation will provide an independent, safety-focused approach to identifying wider circumstances and causes of the accident,” he said. The investigation into the deaths will determine if there are “any system-wide lessons to improve safety”.

New Zealand Unions Call for Safety Review After Two Cargo-Ops ... (The Maritime Executive)

A stevedore was killed at the Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand on Sunday, marking the second longshore...

Auckland has experienced four fatal port accidents since 2017, including a well-publicized incident in which a swimmer was struck by a speeding pilot boat. "Sadly an LPC staff member has passed away while the vessel was being loaded with coal for export," LPC CEO Kirstie Gardener said. A stevedore was killed at the Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand on Sunday, marking the second longshore fatality in the small island nation in the span of a week.