Author Rachel Loo
Schneider has taken a proactive approach to mitigating arc flash risk after identifing a level 3 arc flash rating in some switchboards. The company designed and installed an ARC Flash protection solution, effectively mitigating the risks associated with potential arc flash incidents.
The AsiaPacific offers a diverse range of investable residential assets according to a new CBRE report on living sector investment which touches on New Zealand where it takes 11 times annual income to afford a home compared to six times in in Australia and the US.
Call for cutting-edge solutions and industry collaboration to address silent danger identified in New Zealand’s electrical industry
New Zealand’s dedication to the safety of people in the electrical industry, sees us already implementing various protection requirements to fight against the dangers posed by arc flash incidents. Continue →
An EU report finds advanced robotics leverages progress in artificial intelligence, machine learning and sensor technologies. The enhanced capabilities of new- generation robots facilitate increased collaboration between humans and robots, partly by ensuring safety when humans and robots are working in proximity.
Property Technology advances (Proptech) promise to be a major disruptor in the market with a range of automated procedures from costs, commissions to legal compliance and reporting. It will close the gap between the major players, start-ups and small business.
McKinsey reports on the need for companies to rethink their talent strategy in the face of the AI skills revolution. If every company needs to be a software company, do you have a software organisation that can deliver?
Methane gas emissions are a well-known contributor to climate change. Methane emission reduction from landfills is a comprehensive study on the reduction of these emissions from a waste management perspective prepared by the Solid Waste Association.
Fujitsu has achieved all four Microsoft Security Specialisations, cementing its position as a leading provider of cutting-edge cloud security solutions across Australia and New Zealand
Mammoet’s SK6000 allows large energy and infrastructure projects to build from bigger pieces, in parallel. Lifting 3,000 tonnes to a height of 220m it has a key role in offshore wind farm planning, where fast growth of components has led to supply chain issues.
There are a lot of reasons why companies say they can’t grow. Remember the PPP framework of people, products, and processes? There are many thoughts about the order of importance of these, but none can exist without the other.
A report published late last year through Waste Management World looks at the role of chemical recycling versus mechanical recycling in the fight against plastic waste. Are the two methods friends or foes, competition or cooperation?
Four stars for Fujitsu
Fujitsu has confirmed its deep expertise in implementing comprehensive security solutions in Australia and New Zealand by attaining the global specialisations in Cloud Security, Threat Protection, Identity and Access Management and Information Protection and Governance from Microsoft. Continue →
East Coast women step up for forestry safety
Eastland Wood Council (EWC) joined forces with WorkSafe, Competenz and various industry stakeholders to create a course aimed at empowering women working in the region’s forestry industry to enhance the safety standards in their organisations. Continue →
INC Australia reports on a US based survey of small- and midsize-business leaders which captured the biggest challenges they are up against. INC analysis revealed the five issues that keep CEOs up at night
World Waste Management reports on the Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 warning that urgent action is needed to reverse the linear solid waste management system. If there is no change, municipal solid waste worldwide will increase by about 80% between 2020 and 2050.
New regulations for engineered stone
The Aussies continue to highlight the inadequacies of worker protection regulations here in New Zealand with the quick introduction of regulations covering engineered stone
On July 1 two sets of amendments to the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations will help protect workers from silicosis, a lung disease caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Continue →
8th Edition OFSEC – Oman’s only and most comprehensive summit & expo on fire, safety and security
8th Edition OFSEC – Oman’s only and most comprehensive summit & expo on fire, safety and security 08 – 09 October 2024
OFSEC EVENT 2024 is designed to meet the needs of the local, regional and international markets by linking practitioners, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers from the fire, safety, HSE and security industry, with key decision makers from the government and private sectors, making it a definitive networking platform, where new projects and partnerships are initiated and visionary objectives are implemented. Continue →
Partnership to support healthy construction sector
Construction workers across the motu are being encouraged to consider their health and wellbeing goals for the year and access support to achieve them. Continue →