WorkSafe has ruled that a forklift explosion which seriously injured a worker in Auckland was avoidable, citing a failure to apply basic safety controls. The incident, involving condemned gas bottles and forklift operations occurring at the same time, highlights a wider issue seen across industries where known risks are not properly managed in practice. The case serves as a strong reminder that safety procedures must be actively enforced, not just documented.

The recent VTNZ bribery scandal has exposed cracks in New Zealand’s licensing system. At AllTrain, we believe good training and fair testing are the real keys to safer roads, not shortcuts.