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Logitech releases new mouse with ergonomic and sustainable focus
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Logitech releases new mouse with ergonomic and sustainable focus

Logitech has announced the Logitech Signature M650 Mouse and the Signature M650 for Business Wireless Mouse, both with new ergonomic features and capabilities.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022

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Quick guide to work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Risk & Compliance

Quick guide to work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Poor workplace design and repetitive tasks can trigger aches, injuries and chronic pain, with risk rising as more factors combine.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2023
Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?
Data Analytics

Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?

With injuries and labour shortages biting, wearable robotics are being trialled to cut strain, lift productivity and keep workers on the job.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Top 9 health & safety risks in construction
Construction

Top 9 health & safety risks in construction

Worksites remain vulnerable to falls, electrocution and fire, with the risk of serious injury or death still high without strict controls.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
Reducing discomfort among women tradies
Gender diversity

Reducing discomfort among women tradies

Rising numbers of women in trades are driving demand for bras that support all-day physical work without the discomfort of sports bras.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023
Common industrial hazards and how to avoid them
Risk & Compliance

Common industrial hazards and how to avoid them

Better training, clearer signage and prompt reporting can help industrial employers cut accidents before they injure workers or halt production.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022
A guide to mental health when working remotely
Human Capital Management

A guide to mental health when working remotely

Remote employees are at greater risk of burnout and isolation, making regular breaks and clear boundaries vital for well-being.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 16th Oct 2022
Kiwi ingenuity set to shake up keyboard hardware market
Cloud Services

Kiwi ingenuity set to shake up keyboard hardware market

Wellington-based MoErgos has achieved its Kickstarter funding goal for the Glove80 wireless keyboard in just 28 hours.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Managing risk around hand-arm vibration
Risk & Compliance

Managing risk around hand-arm vibration

Workers using vibrating tools could suffer permanent nerve and joint damage if employers fail to control exposure early enough.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Industrial hand safety – get a grip
Risk & Compliance

Industrial hand safety – get a grip

More than one million US hand injuries a year are driving calls for better training, cut-resistant gloves and safer tools.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Dec 2020
Daily workplace safety tips
Risk & Compliance

Daily workplace safety tips

Workplace injuries can be reduced with routine checks, training and housekeeping, helping employers protect staff and avoid costly downtime.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020
Choosing the right safety knife
Supply Chain

Choosing the right safety knife

Proper training and blade choice can cut workplace injuries, while the wrong knife risks fatigue, recalls and operator mishaps.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 29th Nov 2020
Hand injuries at work: causes and prevention
Risk & Compliance

Hand injuries at work: causes and prevention

Hand injuries make up more than a fifth of workplace cases, with construction and maintenance staff facing the greatest risk of amputation.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Intelligent protection for the future
Wearables

Intelligent protection for the future

Wider use of connected safety gear depends on manufacturers, purchasers and workers keeping pace with fast-changing technology and clear instructions.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Oct 2020
Rules for managing remote workers
Virtual Private Networks

Rules for managing remote workers

Working from home can trigger fresh obligations on contracts, safety, privacy and security, with employers footing extra costs.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Sep 2020
How to protect mental well-being working from home
Human Capital Management

How to protect mental well-being working from home

Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them
Hybrid & Remote Work

The seven worst aspects of remote working and what to do about them

Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020
Schneider Electric appoints award winning Kiwi designer – Carmen He
Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric appoints award winning Kiwi designer – Carmen He

New Zealand will be represented in Schneider Electric's Adelaide design lab after award-winning industrial designer Carmen He joined the Pacific team.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020