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The Canterbury Safety Charter is a not for profit incorporated society and registered charity, promoting good Health and Safety practice in the construction and wider industries. The Charter was established following the Christchurch Earthquakes with the aim of engaging with and educating the rebuild workforce to reduce the incidence of workplace harm. It currently has approximately 400 member organisations. Members commit to ten health and safety commitments, with the Charter providing Events and Toolbox Talks resources Resources through its Leadership Groups.

Charter members commit to improving Health end Safety outcomes in 10 key areas. Leadership, Engagement, Reporting, Overlapping Duties, Critical Risks, Site Safety, Site Induction, Training, Impairment, and Health & Wellbeing.

Membership is open to any individual or organisation in the construction and aligned industries. Our current member organisations include residential and commercial construction companies, civil construction companies, specialist trades, project managers, professional services, suppliers, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, NGO’s and local government.

We have a long list of benefits for people working in Health & Safety. Whether it is their full time reason of employment or a very small added extra to your day to day role at your company. Find out about the membership benefits of joining.