The Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) runs to 193 pages, and with approximately 400 words per page, there is a total of around 50,000 words. And yet the word ‘mental’, meaning psychological, only occurs twice. Once is in reference to ‘mental fatigue’ alongside of ‘physical fatigue’ as a hazard. This makes sense and […]
Charter Update
December 2022 In this issue Charter Update December 2022 View in browser December ’22 Newsletter The Year in Review 2022 feels very much like a year of recovery. Recovery from the physical and emotional effects of Covid, recovery of personal interactions rather than virtual ones, recovery of a bit of what the world used to […]
Health & Safety Profile
Pete Finnegan, Health and Safety Manager, Master Electricians NZ Originally from Ireland, Pete has been involved in the electrical business for over 25 years. A chance meeting with a kiwi girl and a new son saw him emigrate to New Zealand in 2008. His passion for health and safety and keeping people safe, combined with […]
HSR SCOOP
An update from Sherry Peck, WorkSafe Health & Safety Development Lead As 2022 is drawing to a close, WorkSafe New Zealand Health & Safety Representative Development Leads are now halfway through their pilot role, and it’s been a whirlwind of a journey so far. In the last six months both Brent and Sherry have been […]
5 things I have learned about health and safety
Julie Prutton – Business Development Lead at the Safety Charter As we near closer to the end of the year and into the festive season, many of us look back to reflect on the year that was. Six months now into my role as the Charter’s Business Development lead, a lot has been achieved in […]
Safety Charter celebrates 10-year Anniversary
SAVE THE DATE: 29 JUNE 2023 Ten years ago, the landscape of both Canterbury and the health and safety industry looked considerably different. There were no PCBU’s, no fencing around construction sites, and little sharing of information between organisations. The Safety Charter was established as a collaboration between industry, Government, and unions in response to […]
Review of Te Kaha Event
Building Te Kaha – Canterbury’s multi-use arena The Safety Charter was pleased to host an event for BESIX Watpac around the construction of the new Christchurch stadium. The Health and Safety Manager for New Zealand, Jimmy Anderson, spoke at length about the health, safety, and wellbeing practices of the company and how these would apply […]
Review of Build Smarter Event
Build Smarter – Cutting-edge innovation for the construction sector. The BIMSafe NZ team recently hosted a lunchtime event for the construction industry about the use of digital technology in enhancing capability. Professor Larry Bellamy started us off with a view of potential digital advances in construction, and how they could benefit the industry. BIM was […]
Charter Update
November 2022 In this issue Ten years of the Charter Two events not to be missed Strengthening Health & Safety Foundations BIMSafe Update Safety Charter partnering with the Sign Industry Self Assessment Tool Follow us on Facebook Welcome to new Members Looking out for your workmates Phasing out problematic plastics Charter Update November 2022 View […]
Safety Charter partnering with Sign Industry
The Safety Charter are pleased to welcome the New Zealand Sign and Display Association (NZSDA) as new partner members – a well-matched collaboration and partnership. Melissa Coutts, NZSDA Secretary shares the value in partnering with the Safety Charter, along with a brief overview of their Association. The Value in Partnering with The Safety Charter Working […]
Charter Update – October 2022
In this issue Back to normal? Safety Charter launches new online tool BIMSafe NZ Update Fatigue – the quiet risk workshop Update from Business Development Lead Safety Charter Facebook links Member Profile – David Park WorkSafe NZ – Way forward Welcome to new Members Covid-19 Survey Invitation WorkSafe NZ Road Shows Digital Boost & Tools […]
Safety Charter Facebook
The Safety Charter is pleased to announce the launch of the Charter Facebook page. Click HERE and start following the Charter to stay updated on all thing’s health and safety. Join our Safety Charter Member Facebook Peer-to-Peer Support Group. The support group is available for members to engage with one another, ask questions, share experiences, seek advice, along […]
Julie Prutton Update
Nearly 4 months into my role, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet our members and better understand how the Safety Charter can be helping you and your business. From our origins following the Canterbury earthquakes, our aim was to engage with and educate the rebuild workforce to reduce the incidences of workplace harm. Over […]
Member Profile – David Park
A career that started working on farms in Australia, to being the Safety Coordinator for BESIX Watpac, the major contractor building the Christchurch Stadium, David has had a long career within the health and safety space, is passionate about keeping workers safe and shares his journey with us. Q1: What is your background, and how […]
Charter Update
In this issue Two loses in a row Invitation to Networking & Self-Assessment Tool Launch Managing stress, health and fatigue when driving workshop Member Profile – Tui Theyers, Metro Property Services NAWIC Heels and Steels Event details BIMSafe NZ Update Mates – Fly the Flag details Member Shout Out – Waghorn Builders Carcinogens and Airborne […]
Member Profile – Tui Theyers
After witnessing a horrific work accident, little did Tui know her health and safety journey was about to begin. Tui shares her experiences with a dash of humour thrown in for good measure. Her current role is Health & Safety Coordinator at Metro property Services. Q1: What is your background, and how did you get […]