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Jeff Sissons appointed as NZISM's new CEO
On behalf of the Board of NZISM I’m delighted to confirm the appointment of Jeff Sissons as NZISM’s new CEO. Effective 7th February, Jeff will be joining the team to lead NZISM into its next phase of growth and development. ...
Thank you and goodbye
For me, the picture in this story captures the essence of my experience with NZISM. Not only are there lovely, friendly faces, people I’ve enjoyed working with, but it depicts the heart of this organisation, it's a membership association. A group of practitioners and professionals passionate about what we do. Whether you are accredited or not, you belong. If you are new or a seasoned professional, NZISM is here to help you connect, grow your knowledge, support you and offer you the chance to share your experience for the betterment of all workers in Aotearoa. Collectively, we have set the standard for the health and safety profession through our understanding and knowledge of what makes a great practitioner. ...
Farewelling Selena Armstrong
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. On Friday of this week, NZISM will mark the end of an era. After nearly seven years in the seat our inaugural CEO, Selena Armstrong, leaves us to take up an exciting opportunity as CEO of another organisation in the OHS sector and we would like to take this opportunity to wish her every success in her new role. NZISM has achieved huge growth under Selena’s stewardship and while I can’t recognise everything she’s achieved in this short article, I’d like to acknowledge some key accomplishments. ...
INSHPO internship - a special opportunity
Embarking on my two-year internship with INSHPO has proven to be a transformative journey that has not only elevated my professional skills but also cultivated deep and lasting friendships. As an intern, I have actively contributed to shaping the organisation's future by engaging in a diverse range of projects. From helping to develop a strategic plan that will guide future initiatives, to facilitating a workshop on organisational values, every task has been a chance to make a meaningful impact. One highlight has been the opportunity to review the OHS Professional Capability Framework, which de ...
Hate speech information
A summary from National Police HQ regarding the various places where hate speech or violent extremist material can be reported. ...
HASANZ Registered professionals needed for psychosocial rese...
Thank you for showing interest in my research. My name is Luzanne Oosthuizen and I have been working within the field of Occupational Health and Safety for more than 10 years. I am conducting this study as part of my Ph.D. thesis at Massey University. The purpose of my study is exploring psychosocial factors experienced by the Occupational Health and Safety Profession (OHSP) in New Zealand. Interviews will be conducted with members of the Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) to explore what types of work-related psychosocial factors are experienced by OHSP, and to understand how work-related psychosocial factors experienced by OHSPs impact positively and negatively on their ability to do their work. What is the research about? ...
What constitutes a road?
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. One of the aspects of my role as President of NZISM is working with members and stakeholders to unpack some of those challenging technical issues that we come across. Sometimes we get conflicting advice, and it can be hard to know the correct approach to take. In response to a query, I recently posed the following scenarios to colleagues at Waka Kotahi, regarding the definition of legal roads and how this could be applied to truck yards. This is an area of interest for many practitioners, so I thought I would take this opportunity to share. ...
WorkSafe - time to rethink their training model
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters. Last Thursday we received the announcement from WorkSafe that Phil Parkes, WorkSafe CEO, has resigned and will be finishing up with WorkSafe at the end of 2023. ...
Whakaari and WorkSafe - troubling times
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. I have been watching, with growing concern, media coverage of both the outcome of the Whakaari court process and, at the same time, the cuts being made at WorkSafe to meet the requirements of their budget. It seems that, anecdotally, many of my colleagues share these concerns. And while there is significant discussion about things done or not done, and a lot of questions being asked, what is apparent to me is the impact on many of our NZISM members who are inspectors at WorkSafe. ...
Launch of HSR Knowledge Wheel and Guidebook
This past week has seen the launch of the HSR Knowledge Wheel and Guidebook at the SafeSkills Conference Roadshow. It has been quite a journey getting this work across the line but with this week’s release we have managed to deliver a valuable tool to our HSR community. ...
Celebrating 5 years of the HASANZ Register
Five years and steadily growing! This week HASANZ celebrates the ...
The Gift of Bad News
As members of the health and safety community our organisations face numerous challenges when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. We know it’s important to celebrate successes and accomplishments, and many of us do this very well. However, it is equally crucial to pay attention to bad news and negative feedback. It can be an uncomfortable and challenging experience, but being open and receptive to bad news can assist in improving an organisation's health and safety.For all of us, our primary goal is to protect the well ...
Why is the mental wellbeing of workers our responsibility?
Kia ora koutou members and supporters of NZISM,A common question asked by business owners and leaders, often from genuine curiosity, is ‘why is mental health and wellbeing of workers our responsibility?’The short answer is, in New Zealand, workplace health and safety encompasses not only physical risks but also psychosocial risks. And that a person conducting a business or undertaking is required to ensure the safety of their employees, protect both their physical and mental health and manage risks arising from exposure to hazards at work. Hence the importance of considering psychosocial risks that can impact worker wellbeing. ...
Victoria University of Wellington reviews viability of Maste...
You may have heard that Victoria University of Wellington has a $33 million shortfall in its budget. As part of its response, the university is reviewing 59 programmes, including the Master of Health, in Workplace Health and Safety. ...
Commonwealth OHS. Leaders
This year's World Day for Safety and Health at Work (Fri 28 April) marks ten months since the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental right. To mark the occasion, IOSH has reached out to ten OHS leaders from across the Commonwealth and NZISM President, Robyn Bennett, was one of them. ...
Top 5 Things to have the biggest impact on H&S in workplaces
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters. Thank you to all those who responded to our recent request for feedback on the top five things that members believe would have the biggest impact on health and safety in workplaces, in Aotearoa. Unsurprisingly the issue that had the largest response was improving regulatory engagement. ...
CLOCS
In our busy fast-paced, ever-changing environments, it can be challenging to look outside of our current workspace and maintain an awareness of research, trends and initiatives that are happening offshore. However, if we do not protect time to do so, we remain reactive, not proactive. Monitoring trends is important so that we can anticipate the future impact on our capacity, capability, labour markets, and supply chains. Maintaining sight of the curve can protect our workforce and ensure we are responding in a timely and considered manner, rather than playing catch up at the end. One international trend that we might look to is the development and adoption of CLOCS – Construction Logistics and Community Safety. ...
Consultation on HB 167:2006 Security Risk Management
Standards Australia has invited Standards New Zealand to participate in a project relating to a handbook which is currently joint and where it is perceived that New Zealand may have an interest in participating in this project. Proposal Doc 1 Proposal Doc 2 Seeking your inputStandards ...
International Women's Day - 8 March
And just like that, it's March! One of the exciting events this month is always International Women’s Day on 8 March. One might ask why, in 2023, we still observe International Women’s Day (IWD). It is a global celebration of the political, cultural, economic, and social achievements of women that also highlights the work that remains to achieve genuine equality. IWD invites us to reflect on gendered or diversity, equality, and inclusivity (DEI) issues and consideration within our own organisations, as well as those organisations that we support and across the industry. ...
Cyclone Gabrielle
To all of our members across the North Island who have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, our thoughts are with you. ...
Newly accredited members
Congratulations to those members who are already off to a flying start in 2023 having successfully taken their next step along the accreditation pathway. ...
