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As the cold set in this June, I did what many of us do: found a comfy spot, curled up on the couch and

It was just a line in a webinar, but it landed like a stone in still water: “You have to look after the

As we reflect on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, it’s worth considering how far we’ve come—and

A clean, intuitive user interface (UI) can significantly boost engagement with health and safety software,

At ecoPortal, our mission is simple: create engaged safety cultures and healthy working environments for all.

AI has always had a way of capturing our imaginations, often as the catalyst of a dystopian future. From the

Let’s face it–being a safety professional can sometimes feel like you're a one-person band in a room full of

We’re excited to announce that ecoPortal EHS Software has been featured in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant: EHS

Mental health is an issue that affects everyone, but for men, acknowledging and addressing mental health

When Kiwis talk about “number 8 wire,” we’re often referencing the legendary Kiwi ingenuity that supposedly

How well do you know your visitor management system? Is it keeping pace with today's standards? Or could it

It’s been well over a decade since New Zealand’s health and safety landscape was shaken to its core by the

The consultation: a snapshot Still with us? Good, because this is the fun part. If you're just joining this

Lights, camera, safety! A little over a week ago, health and safety leaders from across New Zealand converged

Like flight turbulence, economic turbulence can be scary and upset even the coolest of cucumbers. In such

Welcome back to your guide for all things Heavy Vehicle National Law! We’re glad to have you with us for part

Lack of engagement is one of the highest hurdles for health and safety leaders to jump. Without company-wide

Change is coming to heavy vehicle legislation across Australia. Slowly but surely, and with hundreds of pages

What does your workplace do when someone gets hurt? It’s not uncommon for injuries to be perceived through a

For the past few years, workers have borne the brunt of not only a rude comment, or angry tirade, but also a

Technology can help fast-track a transformation in the way your organisation does and sees safety for the

Changing workforce dynamics as well as increased pressure from internal and external stakeholders are forcing

Mental health is an issue that affects everyone, but for men, acknowledging and addressing mental health

It’s no secret now that AI is revolutionising the world as we speak. ChatGPT has come front and centre of the

Quality control is more than just eating a spare piece of brownie as soon as it comes out of the oven, to

The landscape of EHS (environment, health, and safety) has become increasingly complex in recent times, with

It’s 2023 and the world of EHS continues to evolve radically. Move over, siloed health and safety operations

We’re delighted to share the news that ecoPortal has been included in worldwide independent research firm

Picture this: you’ve just gone through several rounds of negotiations, finalised approval from the board, and

Despite the gloomy economic predictions pointing us towards a recession, you might have noticed that ‘We’re

New Zealand. When we think of our beautiful country, picturesque scenes usually come to mind. Think views

When it comes to health and safety, sometimes we all get caught up in the how, and forget to do our homework

Awareness about mental health and wellbeing has never been more front-of-mind for organisations and business

As any health and safety officer knows too well, great insights need great data. But great data isn’t always

Last week, I shared my thoughts about safety clutter, after reading an excellent research piece that

Health and safety is one of those departments in the workplace that has a mixed reputation. From my

Before we get started, let’s address the elephant in the room: no, social drinks on Zoom aren't the solution

After 5 years of planning and deliberation, the Premier has improved and modernised the Work Health and

Have you ever experienced that flash of irritation when you’re trying to vent to a friend, colleague or

In the movies, we always know who the bully is. They’re either aggressive, loud and physically threatening

Here’s a statistic to kick things off: we spend approximately ⅓ of our time here on Earth working. This is

Whether your week tends to comprise of varied shift work, or the consistency of the 9-5; whether you’re fresh

Dreaming and scheming of integrated systems is a noble pursuit Systems are important - but it’s easy to fall

If anyone’s watched the latest Netflix film Don’t Look Up, and secretly harboured a sense of impending doom

What kind of legacy will you leave? When it came to probing his audience to think beyond themselves, Health

From avocado toast to understanding the nuances of TikTok, navigating the next generations is no easy feat.

We're living in a world where uncertainty reigns supreme. Things we took for granted - like our work

Picture this: you’re the esteemed leader of a thriving new business, in an exciting early growth phase.

What do people want from their work? Or better yet, what do people need from their work? Motivation does look

Procrastination doesn’t make you a terrible person. Does this make you exhale a small sigh of relief? You’re

What caused the Titanic to sink? Most people would say the iceberg. Fair enough, she was rather large and

There was once a man who lived in a house, not unlike anything you’ve lived in before. A simple old-fashioned

Did you enter the month of August as a whimsical, happy romantic who always stopped to smell the roses? Were

How can we find motivation? Motivation is a powerful energy that drives how we work, the vigour with which we

When was the last time you had a massage? While the image of a massage may conjure up ideas of excess and

Stoicism - an ancient philosophical practice developed by great minds such as Socrates, Plato, Epictetus,

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It’s no secret that the nature of work has changed dramatically over the past year. Frequent disruptions to

Let's address the elephant in the room first. No, nudge theory is not about using your elbows to push people

Risks of any form can be unexpected and unpredictable; and yet, so often, they are avoidable. Why is that?

While finishing your day writing out the words "Dear diary... " might seem somewhat juvenile, there's a lot

In New Zealand, we’re unfortunately too familiar with the serious consequences of poorly-conducted health and

The Griffin's Food Company has been ‘New Zealand’s favourite biscuit maker’ for the past 150 years. Like many

With advances in neuroscience and the rise of mobile phones and smart devices over the past 10-20 years,

Even after two decades in the industry, Steven Shorrock is still surprised that accidents don’t happen more

More than any other organisation, ACC knows the complexity and importance of health and safety. In its

GM of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality at First Gas, Craig Marriott has made it his mission to push

Beyond ticking your risk management box, is safety documentation all that necessary for keeping people safe?

Now more than ever, reducing risks and maintaining a culture of safety are sure-fire ways to improve health

Change is inevitable for any organisation, and one of the most challenging processes organisations go through

You don’t become one of New Zealand’s leading health and safety minds overnight. It took Aston Moss nearly