July 2023 In this Issue Charter Update July 2023 View in browser July ’23 Newsletter Its a wrap…… hightlighs from the Mentally Safe Work Conference Wow, what a conference! The […]
Safety Charter Celebrates
10 yr anniversary dinner The Safety Charter’s ten-year Anniversary Dinner was held at the conclusion of the Mentally Safe Work Conference and featured a large cast of past and present […]
It’s a wrap
mentally safe work conference Wow, what a conference! The Safety Charter’s Mentally Safe Work Conference was a fantastic mix of academic research, regulator perspective, interesting and innovative case studies, and legal […]
Charter Commitment #5
Critical risk A critical risk stems from an activity which if not adequately controlled could result in significant injury or fatality. The Safety Charter recognises many activities which could potentially […]
Celebrating 10-years
As the Safety Charter celebrates its tenth anniversary, Peter Bateman, Safeguard talks to Paul Duggan, about the Charters success and opportunities, and whether the concept could be replicated elsewhere in […]
Charter Update
June 2023 In this issue Charter Update June 2023 View in browser June ’23 Newsletter Time to celebrate… We can celebrate many things in our lives. We all have significant […]
Health & Safety Profile
Lisa Van Der Plas; Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, Environment Canterbury After being overseas for 10 years, Lisa returned to New Zealand and joined AIR New Zealand, where her passion […]
Charter Update
May 2023 Issue In this issue: Charter Update May 2023 View in browser May ’23 Newsletter Artificial Intelligence and Health and Safety As a recent theoretical exercise, I asked ChatBot […]
Workplace Stress and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
With the Mentally Safe Work Conference on the horizon, Gordon Anderson, Hasmate Ltd revisits a 2011 article to provide us with ‘food for thought’ around looking after ourselves and employees. […]
Health and Safety Profile
Dawn Mehrtens – Health & Safety Manger – Waghorn Builders Dawn’s health and safety journey began whilst working in a hazardous environment at the freezing works, with extensive training she […]
Charter Commitment – Overlapping Duties
Workplaces overlap at many points, and this is also true with health and safety. All individuals and organisations have both upstream and downstream responsibilities for the safety and wellbeing of […]
Charter Events reminder
Reminder to register for the Safety Charter’s upcoming workshop and conference. Workshop – An introduction into leading team safely View in browser April 2023 AN INTRODUCTION INTO LEADING TEAMS SAFELY […]
Charter Update
April 2023 In this issue Charter Update April 2023 View in browser April ’23 Newsletter All Reasonably Practicable Steps The Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) can be summarized […]
Charter Commitment – Reporting
Organisation’s must have robust, proactive, and accurate health and safety reporting of both lead and lag indicators. Reporting on accidents and incidents is essential for identifying potential hazards and risks. […]
Recent Safety Charter events
March 2023 Reinstating our Cathedral Networking Event The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Team gave a presentation to Safety Charter members and guests on the project. This is an extremely challenging site […]
Health & Safety Profile
Jen Dransfield – Health & Safety Advisor, Naylor Love Canterbury Ltd Meet Jen Dransfield, the Safety Charter’s health and safety profile for April. Starting her career as a site labourer, […]