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Preventing hand and finger injuries in the workplace
Risk & Compliance

Preventing hand and finger injuries in the workplace

Safer tools, stronger supervision and brief stretching routines can reduce costly cuts, crushes and punctures for workers on the job.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
New decade, new office design trends
Real estate

New decade, new office design trends

Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
How is new tech affecting health and safety at work?
Wearables

How is new tech affecting health and safety at work?

Digital monitoring, AI and online platforms are heightening stress, blurring boundaries and complicating safety rules for workers, experts warn.

By Michael Curreen • 13 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Are you eligible for ACC’s workplace injury prevention subsidy?
Risk & Compliance

Are you eligible for ACC’s workplace injury prevention subsidy?

Manufacturers with 6 to 99 staff can now tap ACC funding for safety advice as workplace injuries remain a major risk in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Unprecedented triple tie at NZ safety awards
Disaster Recovery

Unprecedented triple tie at NZ safety awards

More than 400 guests applauded as mental health and wellbeing took centre stage, with three winners sharing one award for the first time.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Six safety responsibilities your staff might not be aware of
Risk & Compliance

Six safety responsibilities your staff might not be aware of

Poor training and weak workplace procedures can leave employees exposed to avoidable injuries, from unsafe machinery to missed breaks and hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
The world’s 10 best offices of 2019
Human Capital Management

The world’s 10 best offices of 2019

From dog runs to mezzanine pods, these ten workplaces show how design can boost comfort, privacy and productivity for employees.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019
Biophilic design for naturally better buildings
Wearables

Biophilic design for naturally better buildings

Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Kiwi company finds more success in Australia
Safety

Kiwi company finds more success in Australia

Rio Tinto’s tyre-handling forklift operators are seeing safer, simpler controls after Hydraulink engineered a joystick system for the machines.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019
How to avoid workplace incidents this winter
Risk & Compliance

How to avoid workplace incidents this winter

Cold conditions can dull judgement and strength, raising the risk of injuries unless crews warm up, layer up and take breaks.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Working in the digital future
Robotics

Working in the digital future

Workers could face more stress and ergonomic strain as algorithm-run jobs and 24/7 monitoring reshape workplace safety by 2025.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018
Three hidden workplace hazards to avoid
Tesla

Three hidden workplace hazards to avoid

Poor indoor air, dirty surfaces and bad posture can quietly harm staff, making regular checks essential to prevent illness and injury.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
New electric forklifts provide safe warehouse solutions
Supply Chain

New electric forklifts provide safe warehouse solutions

Small businesses can now access safer, cleaner warehouse lifting gear as a new electric forklift range promises lower running costs and more uptime.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018
Five hand tool safety tips for every workplace
Risk & Compliance

Five hand tool safety tips for every workplace

Complacency over scissors and box cutters is helping drive preventable cuts and lacerations, even in offices and other low-risk workplaces.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
How to choose the right safety knife
Supply Chain

How to choose the right safety knife

Choosing the wrong knife can raise cut risks, so workplaces should weigh the task, material, frequency and safety level before buying.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety
Agricultural Technology

New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety

Workers are more likely to keep respiratory protection on all day as the AVIVA half-mask aims to improve comfort, fit and speech.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Get rid of absenteeism once and for all
Human Capital Management

Get rid of absenteeism once and for all

Absenteeism is costing New Zealand employers GBP £650 million a year, with sick days rising as businesses get bigger.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Home is where the work is…
Hybrid & Remote Work

Home is where the work is…

Remote workers’ homes can count as workplaces, leaving employers on the hook for safety checks, policies and incident response.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Is your handheld electronic device crippling you?
Gaming

Is your handheld electronic device crippling you?

Intensive users of handheld devices were more likely to report wrist and hand pain, with signs linked to possible carpal tunnel syndrome.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017