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Hybrid & Remote Work

How organisations can prepare for a post-pandemic workforce

Returning to the office post-pandemic? Here are three key considerations for managing the new hybrid workforce.

By Stephen Darracott • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Health and Safety stories

Supply Chain

Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future

Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022

Risk & Compliance

Liquidation no escape from health and safety accountability

WorkSafe says directors remain liable after insolvency, as a painter’s death in Bucklands Beach exposed failures to use edge protection.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022

Risk & Compliance

Listening – a powerful safety tool

Worker buy-in is often the missing link, with listening helping managers improve reporting, engagement and hazard detection.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022

Risk & Compliance

‘I’m not their mother’ no excuse for lax health and safety

A Kaikoura fencing sole trader has been ordered to pay NZD $22,500 after a teenage worker lost sight in one eye.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Jul 2022

Unified Communications

Spark delivers 5G Multi Access Edge Compute pilot with EnviroNZ

The pilot of the computer vision system helps solve a key business issue for EnviroNZ at its resource recovery centre identifying health and safety risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022

Risk & Compliance

TTM changes – what you need to know

Road contractors face new duties as New Zealand shifts temporary traffic management from compliance rules to risk-based controls.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Law

Cleaner’s death a reminder to think around the clock

Businesses must account for after-hours contractors, after a Taranaki cleaner died trapped in machinery and two firms were fined GBP £340,000.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022

Risk & Compliance

Earthquake-prone buildings can remain occupied

Low-rated premises can stay open while owners plan and fund seismic repairs, as MBIE says closure is not required solely on NBS scores.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 3rd Jul 2022

Risk & Compliance

TDDA on alert for fentanyl

Safety-sensitive workplaces risk staff impairment as fentanyl use spreads, with TDDA urging firms to update testing and drug policies.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022

eLearning

Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?

Falls from ladders and roofs are costing New Zealand about $24 million a year, prompting a first-of-its-kind VR training package.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Jun 2022

Risk & Compliance

Compliance alone will not keep workers safe

Workers remain at risk because paperwork is crowding out the risk checks, controls and enforcement that prevent accidents, Jason Braithwaite says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2022

Risk & Compliance

Gross negligence caused toxic gas death

A judge has called the site a fatal gas chamber after a worker died from hydrogen sulphide exposure, and the firm was fined and ordered to pay reparations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2022

Supply Chain

A choice to shine or be left behind

Infrastructure firms face growing pressure to prove climate and social value as stimulus spending, disclosures and stakeholder scrutiny intensify.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Jun 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system

Retention hinges on better support, recognition and safer workloads as a McKinsey report warns more nurses are considering leaving direct patient care.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022