April 26, 2021
Edition #12: New Zealand Post International – A Case Study
It is hard not to know who New Zealand Post are, but for those who have been living in the mountains and have no clue, New Zealand Post has been...
August 19, 2021
Edition #13: Ways to Minimize your Environmental Impact
Can you look back and think of a time when the state of the environment wasn’t a topic on nearly everyone’s lips? It seems to this author, that apart...
March 16, 2021
Edition #11: Can 5S Work for You?
Have you heard of the Konmari method? Where you remove items that no longer bring you joy… And what about the workplace? It’s only commonsense to...
January 12, 2021
Edition #10: Warehouses and Factories. How to set up an Earthquake Emergency Plan; on Paper, Online, or using a Safety App
I am updating the Emergency plan for our business and we are all wondering about when an earthquake strikes and you have people working in a...
November 23, 2020
Edition #9: Our New Year’s Resolution: We Want You Home Safe. Every Day.
End of year holidays are coming soon. We look forward to sunny days, rest, relaxation, and fun. Whether your idea of fun is having a good sleep in,...
October 17, 2020
Edition #8: Which Matting do I Need, Anti-Fatigue or Anti-Slip?
The short answer is that you might need both. Many workers suffer from pain and health problems caused by standing on hard floors. Workplace slips...
September 23, 2020
Edition #7: Lift & Shift. The Right Equipment for the Job
Heavy, too large, awkward to grasp or carry. Stretching up, bending down or twisting to work or lift, increases the risk of injury. That’s when...
August 10, 2020
Edition #6: Dangerous Goods – Explosive, Corrosive, Flammable and Poisonous. Manage Them Safely by Addressing These 3 Aspects
Beirut, August 4th 2020. Chemicals seized from a ship in 2014 because of their known danger and left to rot in a port warehouse. The inevitable...
August 3, 2020
Edition #5: Traffic Management And Pedestrian Segregration
Mobile plant and pedestrians don’t (or shouldn’t) mix. A NZ company was sentenced in March for a fatality because ‘there should have been an enforced...
June 30, 2020
Edition #4: 3 Cost-Effective Ways To Keep Your Workplace Warm In A New Zealand Winter
According to WorkSafe New Zealand, thermal comfort describes whether a person feels too hot, too cold, or just right. It’s often a challenge to keep...
April 23, 2020
Edition #3: 2 Types Of Online Shopping + 18 Tips To Get Started Quickly
With the COVID-19 pandemic closing NZ storefronts, it’s a race to convert from brick-and-mortar selling to online sales. Could E-tail be the healthy...
April 9, 2020
Edition #2: 16 Workplace Hazards And 3 Steps To Safety
With 75 workplace fatalities in NZ for 2019, it’s time to identify workplace hazards and minimise their risks. While the definition of hazard is ’a...
February 7, 2020
Edition #1: Summer- 4 Factors To Check For A Cooler Warehouse
How do I keep my warehouse cool? Factor 1: Temperature The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) recommends a summer temperature...