Reducing Harm in the Horticulture Sector
In partnership with Horticulture NZ, Mackie Research is working to build capability in harm reduction, and health and safety leadership across the Horticultural sector. As the sector works on reducing injuries and preventing deaths, they have recognised the need to better understand how and why harm occurs and to build knowledge of new systems-based harm reduction approaches.
In the project’s first phase, the team worked with industry experts to gain a fuller picture of the sector, including where interventions could be most impactful. The tree shows a summary of the consistent harm hotspots identified across crop types and sites visited in this stage of the project. The findings of the report suggest developing practical tools, sharing knowledge and resources, and building cross-sector communities of practice that will enhance workplace health and safety nationally. Our report is available at the link below.
In the project’s first phase, the team worked with industry experts to gain a fuller picture of the sector, including where interventions could be most impactful. The tree shows a summary of the consistent harm hotspots identified across crop types and sites visited in this stage of the project. The findings of the report suggest developing practical tools, sharing knowledge and resources, and building cross-sector communities of practice that will enhance workplace health and safety nationally. Our report is available at the link below.
