Attached is a presentation by Hazel Armstrong, for the Fabian Society in October 2012. The presentation is entitled Light Handed Regulation and Work Safety: A Rail Case Study.
Category: Publications
Light Handed Regulation and Work Safety: A Rail Case Study (Speech)
Hazel’s speech for the Fabian Society, October 2012.
Working party completes Otira Tunnel safety review
An article from the KiwiRail staff newsletter regarding the completion of the Otira Tunnel safety review. As Chair of the Working Party, Hazel Armstrong was heavily involved in this review.
Occupational Disease and Experience Rating Presentation
A presentation by Ben Thompson, based on the article Experience rating and occupational disease – a New Zealand case study written by Hazel Armstrong and Kristen Bunn.
Experience Rating and Occupational Disease: A New Zealand Case Study
A journal article written by Hazel Armstrong and Kristen Bunn published in Policy and Practice in Health and Safety Vol 10.1, 2012.
New Zealand’s No-Fault Compensation System – Are We Better Off Than The Brits?
The attached document is a presentation comparing the English common law system and New Zealand’s accident compensation system. The presentation was given by Andrea Jewell and Ben Thompson of Armstrong Thompson, on 26 July 2012.
Assessment of Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss for ACC: A Practical Guide for Otolaryngologists
Attached is a guide regarding the assessment of occupational noise-induced hearing loss, provided by ACC.
Evaluation of Vocational Rehabilitation under the IPRC Act 2001 (Kathryn McPherson PhD; 2007)
A report on Vocational Rehabilitation under the IRPC Act 2001, by Kathryn McPherson (AUT), February 2007.
What does degeneration mean? The use and abuse of an ambiguous word
ACC – What support can I get?
Once ACC has covered your claim, they can provide various types of support. The type of help ACC can provide depends on what your needs are.
ACC can contribute to a wide range of medical and related costs, including doctor’s visits, treatment from various other health professionals, surgery, x-rays, prescription costs, etc.
If you need help managing at home following your injury, ACC can arrange various types of help for things like housework, your personal care and childcare.
For more information see the ACC website, or contact us to discuss your ACC claim.
All about the Work Preparation Programme
The Work Preparation Programme will help you get back to work following an injury.
The Future of ACC
ACC Forum Friday 26 August 2011 – Is New Zealand in danger of losing both what is best about the ACC scheme, and our place as a world leader in accident compensation? What can be done?