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Health and Safety stories

Responsibilities of a PCBU
Risk & Compliance

Responsibilities of a PCBU

New Zealand employers can face wider safety duties than many realise, covering mental health, training, equipment and worker accommodation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Where there’s a will, there’s always a way
Risk & Compliance

Where there’s a will, there’s always a way

New Zealand’s 545,000 small businesses could gain cheaper chemical compliance if ministers revive industry codes of practice, the sector says.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Tū Ātea to build New Zealand's first private 5G network
Unified Communications

Tū Ātea to build New Zealand's first private 5G network

Tū Ātea is set to launch New Zealand's first commercial Private 5G network at CentrePort, enhancing connectivity for the vital Wellington port operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
AI worksite safety for small business
Robotics

AI worksite safety for small business

Cheap AI tools are helping small firms cut worksite risks, from forklift collisions to hazardous inspections, while lifting compliance.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Building the next generation of health and safety leaders for a stronger construction industry
Risk & Compliance

Building the next generation of health and safety leaders for a stronger construction industry

A formal certificate aims to cut injuries in New Zealand construction, where the sector still records one of the highest claim rates.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
AI tech deployed after chemical burn incident
Risk & Compliance

AI tech deployed after chemical burn incident

The safeguard deal follows eye burns to a worker and will see Ecostore spend more than GBP £160,000 on AI alerts, training and PPE.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Site Safety
Machine learning

Site Safety

Construction firms could cut accident risk as Australian researchers' tool predicts site hazards with more than 90 percent accuracy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Companies sentenced for working unsafely near powerlines
Risk & Compliance

Companies sentenced for working unsafely near powerlines

WorkSafe says stronger checks are needed after three firms were fined and ordered to pay reparations over powerline incidents that killed or injured workers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Scissor lift death under investigation
Health and Safety

Scissor lift death under investigation

WorkSafe is warning employers to review scissor lift safety after a 37-year-old worker fell in Auckland and died in hospital.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Forestry worker dead after being put at risk by ‘uncommon’ method
Law

Forestry worker dead after being put at risk by ‘uncommon’ method

WorkSafe says forestry firms must tighten site checks after a 23-year-old was killed by a log that rolled 325 metres at Tangoio.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Smart Home

Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices

Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Health and Safety stories

AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead
Hyperscale

AI demand reshaping data centres with new challenges ahead

With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
Digital Transformation

BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market

A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
ServiceNow unveils new AI & governance features on platform
Unified Communications

ServiceNow unveils new AI & governance features on platform

ServiceNow unveils innovative generative AI features for its Now Platform, including multilingual support and AI governance tools, to enhance global collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Health and Safety stories

Tapway & Asteria launch AIoT platform for Japan market
Digital Transformation

Tapway & Asteria launch AIoT platform for Japan market

Tapway and Asteria launch the AIoT Suite, a platform blending AI and IoT technologies, targeting manufacturing firms in Japan to enhance automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Exemplar & Radar Healthcare partnership enhances care
Unified Communications

Exemplar & Radar Healthcare partnership enhances care

Radar Healthcare and Exemplar Health Care are enhancing care quality through technological integration, leading to improved patient outcomes and safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability
Power / Energy

Sharp Electronics GmbH earns EcoVadis Gold for sustainability

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024