Gain a general understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the Board and Management teams in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
When it comes to Health and Safety, it is essential that the Board and Management teams of any organisation clearly understand their duties and responsibilities. This overview will give you a general understanding of current health and safety best practice and provide guidance on what is required to fulfil your obligations as a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) or Officer of the PCBU. The trainer will provide opportunities for you to raise and discuss issues or concerns relevant to your workplace and consider practicable solutions to address these.
Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.
Key Learning Outcomes:
An understanding of current health and safety legislation
An understanding of the board and management duties and responsibilities
Awareness of notifications, fines, penalties and undertakings
Health and Safety Board & Management Overview Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Health and Safety Board & Management Overview in New Zealand.
The Health and Safety Board & Management Overview is a two-hour executive training session that gives directors, board members and senior managers a practical introduction to their health and safety duties under New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The course provides an overview of governance responsibilities, officer due diligence and PCBU obligations, helping leaders understand their legal responsibilities and current health and safety best practice.
This course is designed for company directors, board members, CEOs, senior executives, general managers, business owners, officers of a PCBU and leadership teams responsible for organisational governance and workplace health and safety. It is suitable for organisations across all industries in New Zealand.
Participants will gain an understanding of:
Current New Zealand health and safety legislation
The legal duties and responsibilities of Boards and Management
PCBU and Officer obligations
Current health and safety best practice
Notifications, fines, penalties and enforceable undertakings
Practical approaches to improving workplace health and safety governance
The trainer also provides opportunities to discuss workplace-specific health and safety challenges and practical solutions.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 places personal due diligence obligations on company officers and governance responsibilities on organisations. Understanding these duties helps directors and senior managers make informed decisions, reduce legal risk, improve organisational compliance and create safer workplaces for workers, contractors and visitors.
A PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) is the organisation responsible for managing workplace health and safety. An Officer is someone who has significant influence over the organisation, such as a director or chief executive, and has personal due diligence responsibilities to ensure the PCBU meets its legal health and safety obligations. This overview explains these important legal roles in practical terms.
Yes. The course provides an overview of notifiable events, reporting requirements, fines, penalties and enforceable undertakings under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. Participants gain a better understanding of how legislation affects governance decisions and organisational accountability.
Participants should have at least three months of relevant industry work experience before attending. The course is intended for those involved in organisational governance, strategic leadership or workplace health and safety decision-making.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers the Health and Safety Board & Management Overview nationwide at its training centres or onsite at your workplace. Private sessions allow leadership teams to discuss their own governance responsibilities, workplace challenges and practical compliance strategies in a confidential environment.
This overview is suitable for organisations across construction, manufacturing, engineering, transport, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, utilities, education, infrastructure, local government, retail and professional services. Any organisation with directors, officers or senior management responsible for workplace health and safety can benefit from this training.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Board & Management Overview is delivered by experienced health and safety professionals who provide practical guidance on governance responsibilities, legal obligations and current best practice. Participants leave with a clearer understanding of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and greater confidence in supporting workplace compliance and safety leadership.
