Ergonomics stories
Logitech has announced the Logitech Signature M650 Mouse and the Signature M650 for Business Wireless Mouse, both with new ergonomic features and capabilities.
Remote employees are at greater risk of burnout and isolation, making regular breaks and clear boundaries vital for well-being.
Wellington-based MoErgos has achieved its Kickstarter funding goal for the Glove80 wireless keyboard in just 28 hours.
Workers using vibrating tools could suffer permanent nerve and joint damage if employers fail to control exposure early enough.
More than one million US hand injuries a year are driving calls for better training, cut-resistant gloves and safer tools.
Workplace injuries can be reduced with routine checks, training and housekeeping, helping employers protect staff and avoid costly downtime.
Proper training and blade choice can cut workplace injuries, while the wrong knife risks fatigue, recalls and operator mishaps.
Hand injuries make up more than a fifth of workplace cases, with construction and maintenance staff facing the greatest risk of amputation.
Wider use of connected safety gear depends on manufacturers, purchasers and workers keeping pace with fast-changing technology and clear instructions.
Working from home can trigger fresh obligations on contracts, safety, privacy and security, with employers footing extra costs.
Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.
Workers staying home face burnout, isolation and tech glitches unless they set boundaries, plan backups and keep in touch.
New Zealand will be represented in Schneider Electric's Adelaide design lab after award-winning industrial designer Carmen He joined the Pacific team.
Chronic pressure at the office can harm health and performance, but simple changes in routine may help workers cope more easily.
Safer tools, stronger supervision and brief stretching routines can reduce costly cuts, crushes and punctures for workers on the job.
Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.
Digital monitoring, AI and online platforms are heightening stress, blurring boundaries and complicating safety rules for workers, experts warn.
Manufacturers with 6 to 99 staff can now tap ACC funding for safety advice as workplace injuries remain a major risk in New Zealand.
More than 400 guests applauded as mental health and wellbeing took centre stage, with three winners sharing one award for the first time.
Poor training and weak workplace procedures can leave employees exposed to avoidable injuries, from unsafe machinery to missed breaks and hazards.
