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Five Signs Your Health and Safety Committee Is Ineffective

An effective Health and Safety Committee (HSC) is essential to creating a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace. When working well, it serves as a structured forum for engagement between workers and management – driving real change under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.But when things go wrong, the impact can be wide-ranging. Poorly run committees can lead to confusion, low engagement, and missed opportunities to improve health and safety outcomes.In this article, we explore fi...

Health and Safety Representatives in New Zealand

In New Zealand, health and safety representatives play a vital role in ensuring workplaces remain safe, compliant, and worker-centred. Their presence isn’t just good practice - it’s increasingly expected under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). Whether you’re leading a small team or managing a large organisation, understanding the purpose, powers, and practicalities of health and safety representatives can help you build a safer, more productive workplace.This article covers ev...

Inclusive Communication Tips for Safer Workplaces

Effective communication is one of the most under-leveraged safety tools in business. With 15–20% of the population considered neurodivergent and the average reading age in New Zealand sitting between 12–14 years, clarity in messaging is no longer a “nice to have” - it’s non-negotiable.This blog explores four inclusive communication tips for safer workplaces that will help your teams understand, engage, and take action - no matter their learning style, background, or neurodiversity prof...

Health and Safety Law Reform: What You Need to Know

The recent health and safety law reforms announced by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Hon Brooke van Velden have sparked widespread discussion across New Zealand.These changes are designed to reduce compliance costs for small, low-risk businesses while maintaining essential safety standards. However, reactions from the business and safety community have been mixed. While some welcome the reduced administrative burden, others worry that the changes do not sufficiently address New Zealand�...

Health and Safety Consultants: Trusted Professionals

When it comes to workplace safety, finding the right health and safety consultant is essential. Advanced Safety, based in Christchurch, specialises in tailored solutions that help businesses improve compliance, reduce risks, and foster a strong safety culture. We partner with organisations across New Zealand to ensure your team and operations are secure, compliant, and productive....

Health and Safety Services in Christchurch

In Christchurch, workplace safety is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a commitment to protecting your people, your business, and your community. At Advanced Safety, we deliver tailored safety services in Christchurch, helping businesses navigate complex health and safety requirements with ease and confidence....

Health and Safety in 2025

The construction industry is inherently high-risk. Each project brings challenges, from working at heights to managing heavy machinery. While regulations like the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) establish a legal foundation, creating a safe workplace requires a proactive approach....

Occupational Health and Safety NZ

Occupational health and safety (OHS) in New Zealand is not just about meeting legal requirements—it’s about creating a work environment where employees feel safe, valued, and empowered. With the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) serving as the backbone of workplace safety, New Zealand businesses have clear guidelines to follow to protect their workforce....

What is Tōtika?

Tōtika is a centralised prequalification scheme developed by Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) to bring consistency, fairness, and efficiency to the contractor assessment process. It replaces a fragmented system with one trusted national standard, saving time and money while raising the bar for health and safety....

Camping Safety Tips

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Incident Investigation

Discover how Advanced Safety can assist with incident investigations to help prevent the chance of recurrence in your workplace. Click here....

Training And Competency

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Hierarchy Of Control: How To Manage Workplace Risk

The hierarchy of control is a well-established and effective framework for managing health and safety risks in New Zealand workplaces. It helps businesses prioritise the most effective methods of hazard control - starting with elimination and ending with personal protective equipment. By following this structure, organisations not only meet their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) but also foster a culture of prevention over reaction.In this article, we answer the bi...

Managing a Risk Register

A well-maintained risk register is an essential tool for identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards. Discover the simple Advanced Safety process today....

How to Support Volunteers

Health and safety training ensures volunteers understand their roles, manage risks, and work safely under HSWA guidelines.Have a question? Reach out today....

Volunteers and HSWA

Volunteers and organisations share responsibilities under HSWA to ensure safe, compliant workplaces through training, communication, and risk management.Discover how Advanced Safety have assisted Open ChCh (volunteer lead public event) for the past three years.Got a question? Reach out....

Volunteer Responsibilities in Health and Safety

Volunteers under HSWA must follow safety guidelines, report hazards, and receive training to support workplace safety effectively.Discover how Advanced Safety have assisted a public event involving tens of thousands of members of the public and a small army of volunteers for the past three years, here.Have a question? Reach out....

The Role of Volunteers Under HSWA

Volunteers under HSWA play a key role in workplace safety, requiring training, risk assessments, and organisational support for safe operations....

Health and Safety in the Office

Health and safety in the office require addressing ergonomic, physical, and mental health risks while maintaining compliance with HSWA....

The Management of Change – Health and Safety

Managing workplace change safely involves proactive planning, risk assessment, and worker engagement to meet HSWA and ISO 45001 standards....

What is a Downstream PCBU

Downstream PCBUs ensure safe use of products and services in workplaces, fulfilling HSWA obligations through risk management and worker protection....

What is an Upstream PCBU?

An upstream PCBU ensures safe design, manufacture, and supply of products or services, fulfilling critical HSWA responsibilities in New Zealand....

Upstream and Downstream PCBUs in NZ

Upstream PCBUs ensure safe design and supply, while downstream PCBUs manage risks during use, both aligning with HSWA responsibilities....

Critical Lessons in Overhead Power Line Safety

This article explores three safety breaches near overhead power lines, penalties imposed, and lessons learned, highlighting WorkSafe’s recommendations and Advanced Safety’s role in compliance support....