Every year, there are hundreds of deaths and many thousands of hospitalisations and ACC claims caused by long-term exposure to health risks at work. In fact, the burden on workers, their families and the wider economy from work-related ill-health far outweighs the burden from work-related injuries. By law, businesses must manage both the health and […]
Category: H&S News
Workplace Wellbeing, Health & Safety Monthly Breakfast Meetings
Work, workplace and work colleagues has been shown to be one of the most influential factors to an individual’s well-being. Our experiences at work impacts on our ability to return to our homes, families and communities, healthy and well. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) there is a requirement for workplace interventions […]
How to have a conversation about mental health
CHASNZ has been working on a Mental Health in Construction Strategy, there has been a wide agreement that a co-ordinated approach across our industry was needed to better understand the drivers of mental health for our people and to target the problems and opportunities that will have the most benefit. With assistance from Dr. Kate […]
Placemakers – a key Safety Charter Partner
Placemakers are one of the key partners to the building industry, we are proud to be supporting the Canterbury Safety Charter to bring you such fantastic set of events, resources and know how to keep you and your team safe on site. We are all about building Canterbury on and off the site! On Thursday […]
Farewell to Sherry Peck
Recently the Safety Charter advised our members and stakeholders that we would shortly farewell Sherry Peck, our Charter Engagement Partner as she continues her career development in Health and Safety. Sherry has been successful in securing a role with the Inspectorate team at WorkSafe NZ and we warmly congratulate her on this achievement. Sherry has […]
Member Spotlight – Wrightway Construction
Wrightway Construction Ltd was started in May 2013, being primarily involved in the repairs of earthquake damaged homes in the greater Christchurch area and is one of the last building companies in the programme, Hamish has assembled a team that shares his passion, commitment and determination to do good work. The licensed building practitioners on […]
Spreading the word on H&S by Design
The Professional Services Working Group (PSWG) were extremely pleased with the interest and feedback from “Lifting the Bar – Health and Safety by Design” Event, held at Tūranga earlier in this year. The videos are available from the Safety Charter YouTube channel if you missed the event. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7TPxPxogzXRQZKSem9Y5g/videos Future case study videos are in the […]
Calling all passionate Health & Safety Representatives
Are you keen to make a difference when it comes to Health and Safety? Are you interested in enhancing your self-development when it comes to Health and Safety? Would you like to help develop useful and relevant guidance and resources? Are you keen to expand your networking skills and receive additional support? If you answered […]
Mental Health in Construction Strategy
CHASNZ has been working on a Mental Health in Construction Strategy. An initial workshop was held in Auckland on the 12th August with attendees from industry, the mental health sector and Government. There was wide agreement that a co-ordinated approach across our industry was needed to better understand the drivers of mental health for our […]
2019 H&S Construction Roadshow
This year BSM has partnered with Worksafe to promote workplace health & safety. WorkSafe has been working under the HSWA (Health and Safety Works Act) for four years and we expect that you know what risks you need to manage to make sure you and your teams get home safe. This road show is about […]
What is Accelerated Silicosis?
What is Accelerated Silicosis? It is an irreversible and progressive lung disease. It causes fibrosis of the lungs from the inhalation of RCS (Respirable Crystalline Silica). Engineered stone benchtops have become increasingly popular for kitchens and bathrooms. Made from mixing finely crushed rock with polymeric resin, moulded into slabs and heat-cured. Unlike natural stone, which […]
H&S Practitioners – who are they?
The Health and Safety Practitioners Group (HSP) name says it all. Formed for the purpose of providing support and opportunities for health and safety practitioners including, empowerment and training through events and workshops,a mentoring programme and online resources, the HSP group was finally launched in December 2018. I attended the first meeting not really knowing […]
Health & safety is no longer something we do, it is who we are.
Formally Maugers Garage Ltd, the company was formed by Warner Mauger in 1953 and as his passion for earthmoving machines grew, so did the company and Maugers Contracting Ltd was formed in 1970. When Phil Mauger left high school in 1974 he was given 15% of shares in the company and over the next 20 […]
Rewarding the people that work hard for safety
Applications are now open for entries from businesses and individuals who have done that special something extra when it comes to health and safety. This year Site Safe has an additional category – wellness – to reflect the growing focus on mental wellbeing in the New Zealand construction industry. Past winners of the Site Safe […]
Farewell to HSR Chair during recent workshop
The recent Courageous Conversation Workshop held at the Russley Golf Course on Friday, 5th of July, was attended by 115 HSR’s along with others holding various roles within their organisations – the workshop provided the opportunity for attendees to focus on ‘effective communication when handling difficult situations’. The workshop was also an opportunity to bid […]
CHASNZ Pre-Qualification Update
CHASNZ will ensure that you are ready and alert on a (probably) chilly winter morning, by providing you with a hot cuppa and some warm breakfast. You will be updated with the Development and Build phase of the NZ Industry Supplier Pre-Qualification Tōtika scheme. This will be followed by a short 15 minute facilitated discussion where you can provide instant feedback and […]