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Rafael Villamor

Mitti (by SafetyCulture) Content Specialist

Rafael Villamor—just call him Raf—is an SEO Content Specialist at Mitti (by SafetyCulture) with a knack for crafting engaging and strategic content. With a background in Multimedia Arts, he’s a true jack-of-all-trades—blending skills in advertising, copywriting, video editing, web design, and a smidge of graphic design. His experience in content writing spans different industries, ensuring that every piece he creates is not just informative but also fun, fresh, and optimized for success.

Articles by Rafael Villamor

Two construction workers in hard hats and hi-vis vests pointing at a structure and holding a tablet.

BEST PRACTICES5 min read

WorkSafe inspectors are on NZ building sites and farms until December. Are you ready?

WorkSafe is visiting NZ residential building sites and beef and lamb farms from October to December 2026. See what inspectors check and how to get ready.

Floor manager inspecting a worksite on his tablet.

BEST PRACTICES6 min read

Do you know your riskiest hazards? NZ’s 2026 safety update wants to know

Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026 explained: what counts as a critical risk, how it affects small businesses and what to do before 1 April 2027.

Construction workers using harnesses and rope access to work at height on a building.

BEST PRACTICES4 min read

Regulation 79 is here for high-risk construction work in Western Australia (WA)

Regulation 79 now applies to high-risk construction work in WA. Here's what changed, the new fall control order, and what to check before 1 October.

Construction professional in a hard hat reviewing plans on a laptop while standing on an unfinished concrete staircase

BEST PRACTICES4 min read

By the end of September, England says one staircase isn't enough

England's second staircase rule takes effect 30 September 2026. See which buildings are affected and what it means for projects already underway.

Hand holding a black garbage bag outdoors with blurred trees in the background.

Compliance

Single-use plastic ban Australia compliance checklist

Follow this checklist to navigate the single use plastic ban Australia enforces by state, dodge fines, and switch to compliant packaging.

Woman holding two plastic bags filled with sorted plastic bottle caps and lids.

BEST PRACTICES5 min read

Australia's 2026 plastic ban wave is here and isn't the last

Confused by Australia's single-use plastic ban? See exactly what's banned in each state for 2026, and how to stay compliant everywhere you sell.

Gloved hand collecting a plastic bottle from leaves during a litter cleanup.

Compliance

Single-Use Plastic Ban Australia

See which single-use plastics are banned in each Australian state and territory, since when, and what it means for your business.

Construction professional using a tablet outdoors with high-rise residential buildings in the background.

Safety

Building Safety Levy Compliance Checklist

Use this building safety levy checklist to confirm exemptions, calculate your liability, and stay compliant before 1 October 2026.

Driver using a digital tablet inside a truck cab

BEST PRACTICES6 min read

The HVNL just had its biggest overhaul in 8 years. Are your trucks still compliant?

Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) 2026 reform: what changed, why it matters and how to keep your fleet compliant.

Hand scanning a restaurant QR code menu with a smartphone

BEST PRACTICES5 min read

When was the last time you updated your menu? California's new allergen law doesn't forget.

Learn how the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act affects your restaurant, from menu rules to compliance steps you can start today.

Operations

Product Specification

Discover the key elements, types, and steps to writing a product specification that keeps projects on track.

Quality

5S Lean

Learn the importance of 5S lean in the workplace, when to start practicing 5S initiatives, and how to create effective 5S plans.

Articles by Rafael Villamor

BEST PRACTICES5 min read

WorkSafe inspectors are on NZ building sites and farms until December. Are you ready?

WorkSafe is visiting NZ residential building sites and beef and lamb farms from October to December 2026. See what inspectors check and how to get ready.

BEST PRACTICES6 min read

Do you know your riskiest hazards? NZ’s 2026 safety update wants to know

Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026 explained: what counts as a critical risk, how it affects small businesses and what to do before 1 April 2027.

BEST PRACTICES4 min read

Regulation 79 is here for high-risk construction work in Western Australia (WA)

Regulation 79 now applies to high-risk construction work in WA. Here's what changed, the new fall control order, and what to check before 1 October.

BEST PRACTICES4 min read

By the end of September, England says one staircase isn't enough

England's second staircase rule takes effect 30 September 2026. See which buildings are affected and what it means for projects already underway.

Compliance

Single-use plastic ban Australia compliance checklist

Follow this checklist to navigate the single use plastic ban Australia enforces by state, dodge fines, and switch to compliant packaging.

BEST PRACTICES5 min read

Australia's 2026 plastic ban wave is here and isn't the last

Confused by Australia's single-use plastic ban? See exactly what's banned in each state for 2026, and how to stay compliant everywhere you sell.

Compliance

Single-Use Plastic Ban Australia

See which single-use plastics are banned in each Australian state and territory, since when, and what it means for your business.

Safety

Building Safety Levy Compliance Checklist

Use this building safety levy checklist to confirm exemptions, calculate your liability, and stay compliant before 1 October 2026.

BEST PRACTICES6 min read

The HVNL just had its biggest overhaul in 8 years. Are your trucks still compliant?

Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) 2026 reform: what changed, why it matters and how to keep your fleet compliant.

BEST PRACTICES5 min read

When was the last time you updated your menu? California's new allergen law doesn't forget.

Learn how the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act affects your restaurant, from menu rules to compliance steps you can start today.

Operations

Product Specification

Discover the key elements, types, and steps to writing a product specification that keeps projects on track.

Quality

5S Lean

Learn the importance of 5S lean in the workplace, when to start practicing 5S initiatives, and how to create effective 5S plans.