Papers

The impact of Artificial Intelligence on Workplace Health & Safety in New Zealand

The management of safety risks associated with nightshift in the New Zealand electrical distribution industry

November 2022. Matthew Sadgrove shares his qualitative research into the management of safety risks associated with nightshift in the New Zealand electrical distribution industry. Matt's paper supports his Master's Degree in Health with a major in Workplace Health & Safety, which he passed with distinction from Victoria University of Wellington. It is currently being used within the industry to help design better advise and education on fatigue within a working group of the Electrical Engineers Association (EEA).

An Exploration of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Competencies Among General OHS Professionals in New Zealand

January 2022. Priyanka Garg shares her thesis in support of her Masters of Business from the Auckland University of Technology. Her paper explores: competency and capability gaps among OHS generalists; current and future demand; and challenges facing the OHS profession in New Zealand.

Sidney Dekker - Masterclass Papers

You are able to view the many resources - papers, articles, videos - recommended by Sidney Dekker during his Masterclass Series of 2021 on the dedicated page - "Sidney's Recommended Reading and Resources" A wealth of information gathered in just one place.

Compliance & HSE Risk Management Performance

Sept 2018. Heinrich Havemann (CertProfNZISM) shares his dissertation from his MSc in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Management from the University of Hull, which asks the question: "Is there any correlation between Compliance and good Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Management Performance?"

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

March 2021. This paper was prepared by Chris Peace (CertFellNZISM) in preparation for the MEWP session of his 'Fact or Fiction' series.