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Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite

Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Health and Safety stories

Oil and Gas

Safe heavy lifting within economical footprints

Computerised controls are making strand-jack lifts safer and more economical for bridges, mines and rigs handling loads of up to 1,400 tons.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Wireless Networks

New meter measures electromagnetic fields

Occupational safety teams can now check three field types with one pocket-sized device, cutting the kit needed for EMF inspections.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

Changes ahead for laboratories

WorkSafe will replace old exemptions with tighter hazardous-substance duties, forcing some labs to keep inventories, train staff and plan for emergencies.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

On-site safety training to prevent accidents

Site operators could cut accidents and downtime as Enerpac takes its Goal Zero safety training directly to workplaces across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges

Farmers face higher injury and illness risks during calving unless teams plan ahead for fatigue, hygiene and safe cattle handling.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

eLearning

Literacy help for company drivers

Audio training has been added to help company drivers understand road rules, after OECD data showed many New Zealand adults struggle with literacy.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Take immediate action to manage known risks

Businesses ignoring known hazards face tougher penalties after WorkSafe New Zealand said identifying risks is not enough to keep workers safe.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017

Supply Chain

Earthquake fails to rattle KiwiRail results

Strong productivity gains lifted KiwiRail to a $52 million underlying surplus despite a $40 million hit from the Kaikoura earthquake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Safety first, always

WorkSafe New Zealand has warned forestry firms to tighten controls after two deaths and a serious injury in a week.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Employers urged to manage risks

Two employees suffered severe hand injuries after a bench saw incident, prompting fines and reparations for two related firms in North Shore court.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017

Supply Chain

New system for hazardous substances management

Workplace safety rules for toxic chemicals will shift to WorkSafe in December, giving importers and manufacturers time to comply.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Laser tech gas detection firm goes nationwide

Rising ammonia-safety pressure in food processing has prompted a nationwide distribution deal for laser-based detectors across New Zealand.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Health and Safety

Good hearing is a neural balancing act

Age-related listening problems may stem from a shift in the brain’s ability to boost speech cues and suppress background rhythm.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

Robotics

Showcasing the future of smart spaces

Industry professionals will hear how AI, robotics and the Internet of Things could reshape buildings, facilities and urban spaces at an Auckland expo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017