Health and safety stories - Page 2
How organisations can prepare for a post-pandemic workforce
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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wfh
Returning to the office post-pandemic? Here are three key considerations for managing the new hybrid workforce.
HealthSafe urges NZ businesses to digitize safety systems
Tue, 19th Apr 2022
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healthtech
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bluetooth
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health and safety
Auckland based company HealthSafe says global trends include going contactless and using Bluetooth technology for signing in and real-time visibility.
Optic Security Group achieves new ISO certifications for ANZ
Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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management
Optic Security Group achieves three ISO certifications across its business units in Australia and New Zealand.
HSE Connect offers faster response after Lancom acquisition
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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saas
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document management
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ecm
Software and technology provider Lancom has acquired a significant stake in HSE Connect, providing substantial benefits for customers.
Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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wfh
The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.
Procore looks to improve safety of ANZ construction sites with latest offering
Mon, 19th Oct 2020
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healthtech
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construction
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content creation
Procore has launched Safety Essentials for construction companies in Australia and New Zealand, providing compliance support and pre-built forms.
AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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health and safety
As use of AR and VR in industry grows, AVR Lab is providing products to ensure that devices are kept sanitary between each use.
Reducing OH&S risks with push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) services
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Australian companies can cut occupational health and safety risks with push-to-talk over cellular services, blending mobile tech with two-way radio perks.
Hitachi Vantara expands digital manufacturing portfolio
Mon, 25th May 2020
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storage
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
Includes new manufacturing practice and expanded portfolio of digital manufacturing solutions, services and consulting services.
Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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smb
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safe365
Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.
AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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it automation
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ai
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healthtech
New project will utilise artificial intelligence to streamline clinical records to better inform responses to suicide prevention.
Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry
Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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healthtech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Sustainability issues in IT are proving difficult to solve, despite growing demand for more sustainable IT products.
Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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mental health
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health and safety
New Zealand's city congestion strains employees' personal lives and mental health, says OneHQ CEO, urging companies to adopt flexible work practices.
The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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healthtech
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uber
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health and safety
No matter how old you are, some parents just want to make sure you’re okay when you’re having a night out on the town.
Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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robots
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healthtech
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yamaha
Top tech investors support global expansion of the world’s first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.
Tencent Games rolls out time limits & ID checks for Chinese minors
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Is it a case of ‘big brother’, or a way of responsibly curbing the amount of time kids spend in front of their computer screens?.
Ionisation smoke alarms not good enough, says Consumer NZ
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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healthtech
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consumer nz
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health and safety
When fitting a home or business with smoke detectors, you might want to steer clear of ionisation alarms and stick with photoelectric.
Bored of health and safety? Vodafone now educates staff by gaming
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
H&S education is often put on the same ‘boring level’ as watching paint dry and the deliberations of the NZ election - but now it's in a game.
Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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healthtech
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cloud services
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callaghan innovation
Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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healthtech
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government
Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.