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Transforming manufacturing: The power of AI in Industry 5.0
Data Analytics

Transforming manufacturing: The power of AI in Industry 5.0

As manufacturing gears up for Industry 5.0, AI investments in the Asia Pacific are set to rise, boosting productivity by USD $1.6 trillion by 2027.

By Terry Smagh • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
ProGlove unveils MAI, an AI wearable for warehouses
Human Capital Management

ProGlove unveils MAI, an AI wearable for warehouses

ProGlove has launched MAI, an AI-driven wearable device aimed at boosting warehouse productivity and supporting an ageing workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025

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Fleet safety overlooked as AI adoption lags among HSE leaders
Data Analytics

Fleet safety overlooked as AI adoption lags among HSE leaders

Despite 84% of HSE leaders prioritising fleet safety, 60% have yet to adopt AI-powered safety technologies, risking incidents and compliance issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services
Data Protection

Police warned over shifting information to Microsoft cloud services

Police warned of 'very high' privacy risks in shifting sensitive data to Microsoft's cloud, amid a cautious trial in Wellington started in 2023.

By Phil Pennington • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Work-based learning to become industry-led
Education, Learning & Training

Work-based learning to become industry-led

Work-based apprenticeships will shift away from Te Pūkenga next year, with industry groups saying the move should better match training to jobs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Apr 2025
Two workplace fatalities on farms over Easter
Agricultural Technology

Two workplace fatalities on farms over Easter

Farm vehicle crashes remain a major killer in New Zealand agriculture, after WorkSafe said two farmers died using vehicles over Easter.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites
Unified Communications

Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites

Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Fraudulent asbestos removals catch up with project manager
Risk & Compliance

Fraudulent asbestos removals catch up with project manager

Customers may have been exposed to unsafe asbestos handling after a project manager used a firm's name to pocket NZD $21,938.75.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Apr 2025
On-the-ground observations could have prevented conveyor belt death
Risk & Compliance

On-the-ground observations could have prevented conveyor belt death

WorkSafe says closer emergency stops and guarded rollers could have prevented the fatal crush, after a worker died cleaning a live conveyor.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
An inclusive workforce
Autism

An inclusive workforce

The partnership aims to help construction firms support autistic apprentices as employers face labour shortages and demand for skilled workers rises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
The health and safety reforms you may have missed
Risk & Compliance

The health and safety reforms you may have missed

Small firms could be exempted from some health and safety rules as the Government shifts WorkSafe towards critical risk and lower compliance costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
SiteWise Reaches 10-Year Milestone, Empowering Thousands in Health and Safety
Supply Chain

SiteWise Reaches 10-Year Milestone, Empowering Thousands in Health and Safety

The database now covers more than 10,000 customers after a decade of helping New Zealand contractors meet health and safety standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
WorkSafe to spend $2.7m on additional inspectors
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe to spend $2.7m on additional inspectors

More inspectors will be deployed to construction, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture as WorkSafe seeks to curb work-related harm.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Company liable for subcontractor’s death
Risk & Compliance

Company liable for subcontractor’s death

A lack of risk checks on a small forestry site left a subcontractor exposed to lethal hazards, costing two firms GBP £335,680 in penalties.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
State of Workplace Drug Use
Risk & Compliance

State of Workplace Drug Use

Amphetamine and opioid detections have risen in New Zealand workplaces, lifting concerns about accident risks as cannabis stays the main finding.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Teen requires facial reconstruction after converted crane injury
Risk & Compliance

Teen requires facial reconstruction after converted crane injury

The Rotorua contractor needed facial reconstruction after a modified crane struck him with a 412-kilogram beam that should not have been used.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Draeger UK extends safety contract with INEOS O&P UK to 2029
Health Technologies

Draeger UK extends safety contract with INEOS O&P UK to 2029

Draeger Safety UK has secured a contract extension with INEOS O&P UK, continuing vital services until 2029, enhancing safety technology in the petrochemical sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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