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Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. ...
On April 28, we mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work or Workers' Memorial Day, commemorating those who lost their lives or suffered serious injury at work. Workers' Memorial Day isn't just about remembering those who died. It's about acknowledging the pain and suffering caused by serious injuries, both visible and invisible, that impact individuals, and whānau. ...
NZISM believes the health and safety profession has much to offer the Boardroom and we want to see more of our peers working at this level across organisations in New Zealand. We know increasing the health and safety knowledge and capability of those sitting at the Board table will enhance the health, safety, and wellbeing of New Zealand workplaces. Having the right skills to know how to engage with directors will increase the influence that our members can have at this important level. ...
The National and Act Party Coalition Agreement contains a commitment to “reform health and safety law and regulations.” The Minister of Workplace Relations & Safety, Hon Brooke van Velden, has announced that she will undertake public consultation ahead of reform. The timetable for this consultation is unclear at this stage. ...
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. ...
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking at the National Health and Safet ...
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. ...
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. I write this in my third day as NZISM CEO, and I’m humbled and excited to work with you all in our shared mission to improve workplace safety. I’m determined to deliver a great member and volunteer experience and to use your expertise to make New Zealand safer and healthier. I want to begin by telling you about my great grandfather, William George Friend. ...
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM and welcome to 2024: A Year of Curiosity! On behalf of NZISM I want to wish you a happy and successful year, filled with growth, prosperity, and success in both your personal and professional endeavours. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
A summary from National Police HQ regarding the various places where hate speech or violent extremist material can be reported. ...
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? ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Kia ora koutou to all members and supporters of NZISM. 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. ...
Five years and steadily growing! This week HASANZ celebrates the ...
Thank you for joining the Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) network.
We hold various online and face-to-face events throughout the year and if one occurs near you, we would love to meet you in person.
LinkedIn - Please make sure you join our LinkedIn group to stay connected and on top of our planned webinars and events. We encourage you to post anything in the WISE group page that you think other network members would find useful or inspiring. Please don't be shy. The more we reach out, the more we connect with each other, and the more we can help each other on our journeys.
We might send you the occasional email but our web page on the NZISM website is always the best place to go for an overview of what's coming up in the WISE calendar.
Best wishes,
Margaret van Schaik
WISE Chair