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Automated gates can spell automated danger
Risk & Compliance

Automated gates can spell automated danger

A child was nearly crushed in less than 45 seconds when an unguarded gate closed around them, prompting a safety alert.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Is your building dangerous?
Risk & Compliance

Is your building dangerous?

Occupants and managers are being warned that blocked exits, deferred maintenance and poor compliance can leave everyday buildings unsafe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Multi-million dollar development a container hot spot
Supply Chain

Multi-million dollar development a container hot spot

More than 85 containers are helping keep the NZD $790 million Westfield Newmarket rebuild efficient, despite tight inner-city space constraints.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties
Risk & Compliance

Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties

Businesses sharing workplaces face fines if they fail to coordinate safety duties under new law aimed at closing gaps for workers.

By Geoff • 10 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Safer, swifter and more productive workplace ladders
Productivity

Safer, swifter and more productive workplace ladders

Falls and productivity losses could ease as United Forklift and Access Solutions introduces a lighter ladder alternative for crowded worksites.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017
Chemical coatings keep floors safe
3M

Chemical coatings keep floors safe

The new water-based coating reduces stripping and deep scrubbing, cutting chemical exposure while helping floors stay safer and harder-wearing.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Global entrance solutions leader expands Down Under
Data centers

Global entrance solutions leader expands Down Under

Australian customers will gain 24/7 support and a wider choice of entrance systems after Boon Edam teamed up with Auto Ingress.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Facilities management stories

The inevitable rise of robots in facilities management
Robotics

The inevitable rise of robots in facilities management

Technological leaps see robotics begin to streamline and transform facilities management, with AI and sensors leading the charge.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016