Health and safety stories - Page 3

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.

Blackline Safety secures first order from ADNOC for 1,000 gas detectors and 1,200 location beacons under a deal to supply up to 28,000 units and services.

Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.

DLA Piper grows its New Zealand team with senior promotions and hires to meet rising demand in financial services, infrastructure, Māori law and more.

Fluke Corporation appoints Parker Burke as President to lead Fluke and Fluke Reliability, advancing connected reliability solutions globally.

HammerTech launches HammerTech Intelligence, AI tools designed to automate construction site safety admin and provide real-time insights for contractors.

Onside has launched PCBU Enterprise, a digital platform designed to enhance safety coordination across agriculture supply chains in Australia and New Zealand.

EcoOnline has acquired crisis management software provider D4H to enhance its platform, integrating crisis readiness with its EHS and ESG solutions.

ASIO Director warns of heightened 2025 threat level, urging enhanced physical and cyber security in buildings amid rising terrorism and sabotage risks.

Keith Andrews Trucks has adopted Nintex automation to streamline onboarding, training, and health and safety reporting across New Zealand operations.

Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.

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

New Zealand firms turn to HR tech amid employment law reforms, easing compliance with Leave Act updates, grievance rules, and safety regulations.

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

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.

Tū Ātea is set to launch New Zealand's first commercial Private 5G network at CentrePort, enhancing connectivity for the vital Wellington port operations.

XYZ Reality has achieved ISO 45001 certification, highlighting its commitment to health and safety in the construction industry and ensuring a safer workplace.

With AI demand surging, data centre operators face equipment shortages and safety risks, raising concerns over construction timelines and outdated technology.

A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.