Health and Safety at Work Seminar
Key Information
Duration:Half day (4 Hours)
Maximum Attendees: 12
Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace
Ensure you understand the key requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) and if your organisation is compliant with these. Use this seminar to seek clarification around any concerns or gaps and identify recommended solutions with our health and safety expert.
The seminar provides a foundation for you to create a plan for addressing improvements and change within your organisation, ensuring compliance with the Act, as well as reviewing latest case studies to demonstrate commercial risk. We will also cover relevant terminologies, such as PCBU, Officer and Worker, to clarify the responsibilities and duties of these groups or individuals.
Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Overview of the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015)
- Gain understanding of regulatory agencies
- Gain understanding of the new legislation
- Understanding of terminology used
- Understanding of penalties
- Overview on Worker Participation and Engagement, Health and Safety Representatives and Health and Safety Committees responsibilities
Prerequisites:
- Hazard and Risk Management is recommended
Health and Safety at Work Seminar Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Health and Safety at Work Seminar in New Zealand.
The Health and Safety at Work Seminar is a half-day course that provides a practical overview of New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). Participants gain a clear understanding of legal responsibilities, regulatory requirements, workplace compliance and current health and safety best practice. The seminar also helps organisations identify compliance gaps and develop practical action plans to improve workplace safety.
This seminar is suitable for business owners, managers, supervisors, Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs), team leaders, officers of a PCBU and anyone responsible for workplace health and safety. It is ideal for organisations wanting to improve compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and strengthen their workplace safety culture.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Understand the roles of regulatory agencies, including WorkSafe New Zealand
- Interpret important health and safety terminology such as PCBU, Officer and Worker
- Understand penalties and enforcement under the legislation
- Learn about worker participation and engagement requirements
- Understand the roles of Health and Safety Representatives and Health and Safety Committees
- Identify practical improvements to strengthen workplace compliance
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 is New Zealand's primary workplace health and safety legislation. It establishes the legal responsibilities of PCBUs, Officers and workers to ensure workplaces are safe so far as is reasonably practicable. Understanding the Act helps businesses reduce risk, improve compliance and protect employees from workplace harm.
A PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) is the organisation responsible for ensuring workplace health and safety. Officers, such as directors and senior managers, also have personal due diligence responsibilities. This seminar explains these legal duties and how they apply in real workplace situations.
Yes. The seminar provides an overview of workplace penalties, enforcement processes and legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Participants gain a better understanding of how poor health and safety management can affect individuals, directors and organisations.
Participants should have at least three months of relevant industry work experience before attending. While not mandatory, completing Hazard and Risk Management training beforehand is recommended to maximise learning outcomes.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers the Health and Safety at Work Seminar throughout New Zealand at its training centres or onsite at workplaces. Private seminars allow organisations to discuss workplace-specific health and safety issues and receive practical guidance tailored to their operations.
This seminar is suitable for organisations across construction, manufacturing, engineering, transport, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, education, retail, utilities, local government and professional services. Every workplace has legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, making this training valuable across all industries.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Health and Safety at Work Seminar is delivered by experienced industry professionals using practical workplace examples, current legislation and real case studies. Participants leave with a clearer understanding of legal obligations, workplace compliance requirements and practical strategies for improving organisational health and safety performance.
