In this issue; 10 years on… the genesis and evolution of the Charter One death too many Charter workshops and events Professionals Services Working Group – year in review ACC Subsidies for H&S Advice Covid questions or need support Celebrating the best in health and safety Construction Accord – Beacons project SafePlus Assessment tool Charter […]
February ’21 Newsletter
In this issue Godzone, are we there yet? A new Investigation Approach H&S Insights Project Report H&S Leadership Group Workshop details Risk NZ Workshop opportunity MHERC – training opportunities Charter Update February 2021 View in browser February 2021 Update Godzone, are we there yet? Growing up in middle-class New Zealand it did not take long […]
HSR Insights Project
In November, the Charter was engaged by WorkSafe NZ to gather data around Health and Safety Representatives in Christchurch. The purpose was to gather insights into the HSR role, which would enable WorkSafe to develop policies to better support HSR’s and reduce workplace harm. The feeling is that HSR’s are an under-utilised resource, and that […]
December 2020 Newsletter
In this Issue Dignity & wellbeing Whakaari White Island – an overview BIM – Building Information Modelling Charter Leadership Group Launched Save the Date – Health & Wellness at Work Risk Standards Workshop Charter Christmas Closure Blokes Book – updated edition out NOW WorkSafe’s Claude is back ACC H&S Subsidies Welcome to new Charter Members […]
November 2020 Newsletter
In this issue; Psychology 101: Animals and vegetables The evolving treatment of Risk – insurance industry changes Legislation, Insurance and Empathy in the workplace Safety at the forefront for Cathedral Project Last Chance Registrations for ‘Still Under Construction – 5 years on from HSAW Act 2015’ Health & Safety by Design: Robinson Bay Wharf Project […]
October Newsletter
In this months newsletter…. A proactive approach Pride comes before a fall Charter Events Construction Clients Group; Safety in Design Forum NAWIC – growing and celebrating excellence New Charter Members WorkSafe launches online resource Celebrate H&S Champions Charter Mentoring Programme Charter October Update View in browser September 2020 Update A proactive approach…… It is almost […]
Lifting the Bar II
The Canterbury Safety Charter’s Professional Services Working Group is please to bring you a health and safety by design (HSD) event. Join the following presenters on Friday, 16 October at Turanga, TSB Space, 60 Cathedral Square from 11.30am – 1.30pm to hear how HSD processes can affect legal compliance, Insurance liability and covid considerations. This […]
Health & Safety Representative Professional Development Opportunity
The Canterbury Safety Charter is pleased to offer this exciting development opportunity for workplace Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) to better understand their role and collaborate with other HSR’s. The workshop is aimed at attendees gaining insights into the following areas; · Motivation · Training · Support from PCBU · Networks · Role of an […]
SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER
The Gift that keeps on Giving Work Place Hazards What If…. Workshop Review News in Brief Canterbury Mens Centre World Suicide Prevention Day Health & Safety Scholarship Health & Safety Survey Upcoming Charter Events New Members Nominate a Charter Champion Charter Mentoring Programme Charter September Update View in browser September 2020 Update As I have […]
Meet the newest Charter Board Members
Matt Jones is the Director/Principal Consultant of Advanced Safety, Founder of the Business Leaders New Zealand, Founder of the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals, radio host of ‘Health and Safety Unplugged’ and ‘Business Leaders New Zealand’, podcast producer and one of the first health and safety professionals to become Health and Safety Association of New […]
Fly the Flag for suicide prevention: 10 Sept 2020
The MATES flags are a visual reminder to stop and take a moment to re-commit to being a mate who will look out for a mate. To have that 10 seconds of courage to say, ‘Hey mate, are you OK?’ What is Fly the Flag?Fly the Flag is for the construction industry to show support, and raise […]
HASANZ Scholarships NOW OPEN
HASANZ announce their 2020 Scholarships Scholarships towards tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety are presented annually by HASANZ. Applications are welcome from health and safety practitioners who want to develop their career and take their skills to the next level. There are five categories of scholarship. General Scholarships – for practitioners and health and safety […]
Injury Prevention Subsidy
If your business is working in construction and has 6 to 99 employees, you might be eligible for a workplace injury prevention subsidy to help pay for health and safety training. CHASNZ have partnered with ACC, designing a Workplace Injury Prevention (WIP) subsidy that helps small and medium sized businesses in the residential construction sector […]
Weathering the Storm Episode III
This week we feature Christchurch Plumbing and Drainlaying firm Clyne & Bennie. They share their Covid experiences as an essential service provider who worked though level 4.