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The risk you thought you transferred

Claims can still land on the principal if a contractor's insurance lapses or the statutory duty remains with the engager, despite the paperwork.

By Site360 • 5 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Getac says rugged tech boosts mining safety & data

Weak connectivity and harsh site conditions can halt data capture in mines, making rugged devices a safety and workflow issue.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Global Stories

Health and Safety stories

Supply Chain

Greenstone adds eight Volvo haulers to Philippines fleet

Fuel savings and reliability are driving Greenstone Resources' push to lift hauling capacity as mining operators face tighter cost pressure in the Philippines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

Navee to unveil smart mobility & exoskeleton range

Visitors at IFA will see NAVEE's push into golf gear and wearable support as it seeks to move beyond electric scooters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

Teletrac Navman appoints Sara Epstein as Legal Chief

After its Respida Capital takeover, the company is tightening governance as Sara Epstein takes on legal, compliance and people duties.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Supply Chain

Avetta unveils Sydney summit series with new format

Businesses across Asia-Pacific will hear fresh research and customer awards as Avetta shifts its Sydney summit towards hands-on supply chain risk collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Smart Cities

Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative

The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

The future of autonomous security

Labour shortages and rising security costs are pushing businesses towards robots that can monitor large sites overnight and flag incidents to staff.

By Tom Hughes • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Avetta appoints Lynda Richards as APAC health chief

Greater scrutiny of contractors and supply chains in APAC is driving Avetta to strengthen its safety and risk advisory team with a new hire.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Risk & Compliance

Wellington contractors honoured for airport & wharf work

Projects at Wellington Airport and Seaview Wharf were recognised for keeping flights and fuel deliveries moving during complex live-site construction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Geotab launches AI dash cam in Singapore for fleets

Fleet operators in Singapore are under pressure to curb risky driving as tougher enforcement and rising violations lift accident costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Risk & Compliance

Heat on senior staff as councillors pick apart landslide failures

Council chiefs faced intense scrutiny after a review said six deaths in the Mount Maunganui landslide were preventable, with inquiries still under way.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 5 min read • 3 days ago