October 17, 2020
Edition #9: 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...
November 23, 2020
Edition #10: 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,...
September 23, 2020
Edition #8: 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 #7: 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...
July 3, 2020
Edition #6: 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 #5: 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...
May 23, 2020
Edition #4: 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 #3: 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...
March 2, 2020
EDITION #2: Which Came First The Pallet Or The Forklift?
We often take for granted that we live in a complex world made possible through world-class logistics. Pallets, boxes, and forklifts make it all...
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...