S A F E T Y
H aving to close a
section of your plant
or halt work due to
an incident; conduct
investigations and complete
incident reports; or more seriously
– work through treating and
rehabilitating an injured worker –
are all serious and stressful tasks
that also impact on productivity.
In recent years, the introduction
of more comprehensive health
and safety legislation; advances
in technology and design of
personal protective equipment;
and increased awareness around
health and safety procedures has
gone a long way towards improving
health and safety in New Zealand
workplaces. But despite these
measures, many sites still lose time
and money as a result of health
and safety incidents.
Many of these incidents could
have been easily avoided if staff
had been competently trained
to use safety equipment and
follow applicable procedures.
Whilst many people employed in a
health and safety role are trained,
it is critical that all employees -
frontline workers, supervisors,
managers and even company
owners – receive training.
As well as improving your
workplace health and safety
practices, effective training
will provide you with a better
understanding of the law and
your legal obligations; help you
avoid severe penalties; allow for
improved management of your
business; reduce workplace
insurance costs and of course;
increase efficiency.
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NZ Safety Blackwoods Worksafe
Training has been operating as a
specialised training organisation,
with a philosophy focused on
the areas of health, safety and
the environment, since the
introduction of health and safety
legislation in 1993.
Each specialised trainer is fully
qualified, both academically and
practically, and can provide both
industry expertise and educational
experience across a wide range of
training areas – including, but not
limited to emergency response,
elevating work platforms,
forklifts, height safety, lockout/
tagout, hazardous substances,
spill response and contractor
management.
NZ Safety Blackwoods Worksafe
Training also recognises that not
all workplaces are the same, and
it is often beneficial to customise
and tailor training packages
to a specific site or situation.
Experienced trainers will consult
with you and identify your specific
training requirements from both
a regulatory and an occupational
health and safety aspect, then
deliver cost-effective training
packages tailored to your specific
environment.
As well as dedicated training
venues in Auckland, Tauranga,
Wellington and Christchurch
equipped with classrooms and
purpose-built facilities; training
can also be conducted on your
worksite, to both minimise
downtime and provide practical
experience within a relevant
environment.
Implementing regular and effective
health and safety training for all
staff will help ensure day-to-day
operations, maintenance work and
shut down activities are completed
safely - not only ensuring
compliance - but also minimising
downtime and driving efficiency.
Engage with the experienced team
at NZ Safety Blackwoods Worksafe
Training so they can assess your
requirements; pull together the
best team to meet your training
needs; and implement costeffective,
customised workplace
training to minimise costs, reduce
downtime, and most importantly,
keep your team safe at work.
NZ Safety Blackwoods Worksafe
Training is an independent Private
Training Establishment (PTE)
registered by the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
ACCIDENTS, NEAR MISSES AND OTHER
HEALTH AND SAFETY INCIDENTS NOT ONLY
HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SERIOUS
HARM TO WORKERS, BUT THEY CAN ALSO
SERIOUSLY IMPACT ON THE PRODUCTIVITY AND
EFFICIENCY OF A WORKSITE.
EFFECTIVE
SAFETY
TRAINING
CAN NOT ONLY SAVE
LIVES BUT ALSO AID
PRODUCTIVITY
44 February 2019