To give our students the best possible learning experience, we have designed fit for purposetraining centresthat encourage and support all learners. Our centres combine classroom training with practical “real workplace" scenarios using the latest industry approved equipment.
If you would prefer we come to you,our trainers can deliver training at your site or we can utilise a local venue. For more information or to discuss your requirements please, contact usor check out upcoming public course options.
Empower your Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) with effective training and support to fulfil their responsibilities and duties.
Unit standard covered: 29315
Safeguard your workforce by effectively applying isolations to workplace activities, which prevent risk of exposure to dangerous hazards and power sources
Unit standard covered: 25043
Develop the knowledge and skills to safely lift, move, and handle objects while preventing back injuries in the workplace.
Unit standards covered: 17592 and 17459
Everyone has a role in workplace safety. Our Online PCBU Health and Safety Awareness course ensures that everyone in your organisation understands their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
Prepare yourself with a comprehensive understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the skills needed to apply these principles in the workplace.
Unit standard covered: 497
Health & Safety Training Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about workplace health and safety training in New Zealand.
The right health and safety training depends on your industry, workplace risks, and employee responsibilities. Many New Zealand organisations provide training in areas such as hazard and risk management, Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training, incident investigation, manual handling, contractor management, workplace wellbeing, and Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) compliance. Choosing the right courses helps create a safer workplace while supporting your legal responsibilities under New Zealand health and safety legislation.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, every business has a responsibility to provide appropriate information, instruction, training, and supervision to keep workers safe. While not every employee must complete the same course, training should reflect the hazards, risks, and duties associated with each role.
A Health and Safety Representative (HSR) is a worker elected to represent employees on workplace health and safety matters. HSR training helps representatives understand their legal responsibilities, identify workplace hazards, participate in risk management, and contribute to creating a positive safety culture.
Health and safety courses provide practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Depending on the course, you'll learn how to identify hazards, assess and manage risks, investigate incidents, understand workplace legislation, improve worker wellbeing, apply safe work practices, and contribute to a stronger health and safety culture.
Hazard and risk management is the process of identifying workplace hazards, assessing the level of risk they present, and implementing effective controls to reduce the likelihood of injuries, illnesses, or incidents. Effective risk management is one of the foundations of a safe and legally compliant workplace.
Yes. Many health and safety courses are available online or through blended learning, allowing individuals and businesses to complete training at a time that suits them. Online learning is an effective option for induction training, refresher courses, and building workplace safety knowledge while reducing time away from work.
Health and safety training benefits everyone in a workplace, including workers, supervisors, managers, Health and Safety Representatives, contractors, business owners, and directors. Different roles may require different training depending on workplace responsibilities and exposure to specific risks.
Yes. Many organisations choose private workplace training so courses can be tailored to their industry, workplace risks, and operational requirements. Training can often be delivered at your workplace or at a dedicated training centre, helping minimise disruption while building workforce capability.
Health and safety training is valuable across every industry, including construction, manufacturing, transport, warehousing, healthcare, education, agriculture, hospitality, engineering, retail, and office environments. Every workplace has unique risks, making ongoing safety training an important part of protecting people and supporting business performance.
Effective health and safety training helps reduce workplace injuries, improve hazard awareness, strengthen legal compliance, support employee wellbeing, and create a positive safety culture. Investing in training also helps businesses reduce downtime, improve productivity, and build confidence across their workforce.
Health and safety training should be reviewed and refreshed regularly, particularly when legislation changes, workplace risks evolve, new equipment is introduced, or employees change roles. Regular refresher training helps ensure workers maintain current knowledge and continue to work safely and confidently.
Safety 'n Action offers one of New Zealand's most comprehensive ranges of workplace health and safety courses, covering everything from hazard and risk management to Health and Safety Representative training, manual handling, contractor management, incident investigation, workplace wellbeing, and legislative compliance. With nationwide training centres, experienced trainers, online learning options, and customised workplace solutions, we help businesses build safer, healthier, and more productive workplaces.
