These protocols and attachments are to be read in conjunction with the COVID-19 – Standard for New Zealand Construction Operations and reflect how the requirements in the standard may be achieved. Individual businesses and operations may need to adapt the protocols to their specific circumstances but the overall intent of the standard should still be […]
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NZ Construction COVID-19 Protocols
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Insight’s from MBA Research
This month we interview Charter member Barry Wehi, Barry recently graduated from the University of Canterbury have completed a ‘Masters of Business’ achieving a Distinction pass. His final project was a 9-month research report for the Canterbury Safety Charter. What inspired you to pursue your MBA? I had arrived at the right age and stage […]
Mentoring Opportunity
The Charter Health and Safety Practitioners (HSP) working group organises a mentoring program for Charter members who would like to either be mentored or be a mentor to others. This is a win/win for all concerned, with the opportunity to share your expertise with another Charter member, or to learn and develop with the guidance […]
Designing for the Greater Good
Do you have some spare time while in Lockdown? Do you want to stay current in Health and Safety Trends? Do you like podcasts? Then, catch the first four episodes of the Charters Professional Services Working Group podcast on Health and Safety by Design. Hear the personal stories of Charter Members who answer the Question: […]
Charter Nominations
Charter Board Nominations are now open. Closing on Friday, 1st May 2020. Elections will be held during the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 30th June 2020. Download the 2020 Board Nomination Form For further information please contact info@saferycharter-old.weaveclient.site Current Board Members Rob Sloan, General Manager, Enterprise Homes Ian Campbell, Independent Consultant (formerly Project Director, McConnell […]
Canterbury Men’s Centre
The Canterbury Men’s Centre (CMC) looks at the who picture and can assist you to establish a way forward and invites members of the Charter to contact them for all personnel matters from mental health, suicide, drug and alcohol or any other issue which you may face over the coming months. Members of the CMC […]
Construction Sector – Covid-19
The Construction Sector Accord Steering Group, has been working closely with the Government on support packages for the industry and to maintain business confidence during and after the COVID-19 disruption, and as such the Government has announced the COVID-19 Response Plan for the Construction Sector. The Response Plan focuses on supporting the entire building and […]
Helpful Websites
Here are a few website’s that will assist you with information for both your business and mental well-being over the coming weeks. Official Covid.19 Website Ministry of Business Innovations & Employment Work and Income Business NZ Canterbury Employees Chamber of Commerce Enterprise North Canterbury South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Ministry of Health Mental Health Foundation […]
Covid-19 Response Plan for the Construction Sector
Over the last couple of weeks, the Construction Sector Accord Steering Group, been working with the Government on support packages for the industry and to maintain business confidence during and after the COVID-19 disruption. The Governmen has announced the COVID-19 Response Plan for the Construction Sector. The Response Plan focuses on supporting the entire building […]
Calling for Board Members
Board Member nominations for the Canterbury Safety Charter are now open. The third Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Safety Charter will be held on Tuesday, 30th June 2020. The Charter Board sets the Canterbury Safety Charters strategy and monitors performance. Being on the Board is a chance to promote and influence positive outcomes in […]
COVID 19 Update for Members
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PSWG: Reflection on 2019 – Heads up for 2020
Most of us know that design considerations play an important role in health and safety (H&S) at construction. However, the H&S impact of design goes beyond people who construct a building or a structure. It includes all of those who interact with it, whether it is the end users, those who maintain it or those […]
Cancelled: Communication Workshop
The Canterbury Safety Charter’s workshop on Effective Communication scheduled for Friday, 20 March has been cancelled due to the ongoing situation regarding the covid 19 virus. As a Health and Safety organisation, it is imperative that we take the lead on matters of wellbeing in the community, and it is through this lens that the H&S […]
Risk Demystified
The Health and Safety Representatives committee held a demystifying Risk Workshop in early November. This workshop featured Kristin Hoskins from Worley. Kristin is a Board member of RiskNZ, and has significant overseas experience in emergency management, risk policy, natural hazards, and high hazard contingency response planning. Locally she was involved with the risk assessment and […]
Meridian Energy – A clean energy for a fairer and healthier world
The Charter are pleased to announce a new partnership with Meridian Energy. Meridian will support the Charter Health & Safety Leadership event to be held 18th February 2020 at the Tannery. Who are Meridian Energy? Our purpose, clean energy for a fairer and healthier world, embodies the core values and behaviours that lie at the […]