Author Rachel Loo
State of Workplace Drug Use
The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), New Zealand’s largest workplace drug testing provider has released its Q4 2024 workplace drug and alcohol findings. Continue →
When textile waste in the EU was collected separately and no longer able to be disposed of with residential waste, recycling centres struggled to process the sudden influx of fast fashion. They looked for a new solution.
Toxic managers to avoid. We all feature to a varying degree on the list, even the author says he has a tendency to share a lot of what others are saying.
Supportive workplaces prevent burnout which means both workers and the companies they work for are winners.
Leading scientists from Italy and India meet to advance climate modelling and research using AI
Listen to this valuable introduction to AI and how to use it best. McKinsey research finds that that employees are ready to incorporate AI into their jobs but leaders are not steering fast enough. First of a four-part series
A new report from AustRoads looks at sprayed seal technologies and practices for roading surfaces in New Zealand and how to reduce their environmental impact
Do you trust AI — University study finds the speed at which smart technologies are being used to outsource decisions is outpacing our understanding to successfully integrate them into society
Risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity
Striking the right balance between Artificial Intelligence and traditional security measures is crucial, along with ongoing training and vigilance to maximise AI’s potential in cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings significant advantages to cybersecurity, such as enhanced threat detection and rapid response. Continue →
Consultation call for Australian review of engineered stone ban which is likely to end up as New Zealand policy as well.
Responsibilities of a PCBU
A PCBU means a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking. Most New Zealand businesses, whether large corporates, sole traders, or self-employed, are classed as PCBUs. Continue →
Where there’s a will, there’s always a way
A highlight for business operators scrutinising the otherwise largely bare cupboard of the May budget was the intention to reduce red tape while improving the quality of outcomes
No-one was more excited at the prospect than the Chemical industry. Continue →
AI worksite safety for small business
With advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies, including tools like ChatGPT and augmented reality, small and medium enterprises (SME) can now access cost-effective solutions previously available only to large corporations
Mia Wichmann holds a Master of Health (Workplace Health and Safety). Continue →
Building the next generation of health and safety leaders for a stronger construction industry
The construction industry is one of the highest risk industries in New Zealand. Continue →
