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Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience
Supply Chain

Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience

Symantec at Westcon Imagine 2014 urges firms to move from mere cyber security to embodying cyber resilience amid rising attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Crafting your BYOD policy
Document Management

Crafting your BYOD policy

Imagine a situation where a third-party knows exactly what information concerning your business is on your employee's iPad, but you do not.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Dec 2012
The new security hurdles
Data Protection

The new security hurdles

Web 2.0, mobile devices, and Gen Y's tech habits are reshaping business security landscapes, demanding new strategies for data protection.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2008

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New confined space risk analysis tool
Risk & Compliance

New confined space risk analysis tool

Accident prevention in tanks, silos and manholes could improve as researchers offer a five-step tool to assess confined-space risks.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Perfect solution to persistent lambing back pain
Health and Safety

Perfect solution to persistent lambing back pain

Back injuries during lambing have been cut for a Nelson farmer after a second-hand wheelchair lift let him move ewes without strain.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Timber company’s poor safety systems cause severe injury
Law

Timber company’s poor safety systems cause severe injury

A Christchurch timber supplier has been fined GBP £20,000 after a worker lost two fingers to an unguarded saw blade.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Are your fingers white and numb?
Health and Safety

Are your fingers white and numb?

Vibrating tools and repeated hand trauma can cause a rare finger syndrome that may lead to serious injury or amputation if missed.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2017
Climbing successfully with ropes and ladders
Small Business

Climbing successfully with ropes and ladders

Poor ladder use causes most falls at height in New Zealand workplaces, with many incidents occurring below three metres and injuries often severe.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Safety in hardware supplier yards a priority
Risk & Compliance

Safety in hardware supplier yards a priority

A builder was left unable to work for a year after a 300 kg bundle of weatherboards fell from height in a timber yard.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
First TrackSAFE NZ award for safety leadership
Risk & Compliance

First TrackSAFE NZ award for safety leadership

Recognition for a 32-year rail safety career has gone to Robert Lupton, whose work has shaped standards across New Zealand's network.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Specialists in environmental and occupational hygiene testing services
Risk & Compliance

Specialists in environmental and occupational hygiene testing services

Businesses face air, noise and asbestos risks, as the firm’s testing helps them meet regulatory requirements and protect staff.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Call for review of toxic gas at ports
Green Party

Call for review of toxic gas at ports

Workers and nearby residents may still be exposed to methyl bromide at several ports, despite a court warning over health and ozone risks.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017
Staying safe this work year
Risk & Compliance

Staying safe this work year

New Zealand workplaces are being urged to review risks after the holidays, as fatigue, dehydration and poor safety habits can raise injury rates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017