LEARNING OBJECTIVE
This programme will build on the skills and knowledge developed in health and safety representative training (Health and Safety Representative Training or "initial training") and look more in-depth at the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations, to maintain a safe working environment.
Content and delivery of this programme will be aligned with the most up to date requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations. 

DESIGNED FOR
Health and safety representatives, members of a health and safety committee or any employee/employer with an interest in health and safety.

LEARNING CONTENT

• Discussion on the regulations and their impact
• Expand on the role of the health and safety representative
• Successfully implement health and safety in your organisation
• Understanding specific hazard and risk management
• Finding information for risk management
• Undertake investigations into near hits and incidents

DURATION
Two days

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Kristen Gawn is a Registered Nurse with a Post Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from Otago University and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. With over 25 years of experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field, she specializes in assessing physical demands at work and creating rehabilitation plans for injured or sick workers. Kristen has worked with various industries, including manufacturing, logging, construction, and engineering, providing health screenings and promoting total worker health. She founded her own business, KG Health & Fitness Ltd, in 2005, offering independent occupational health services. Additionally, she has consulted for Business South since 2007, providing H&S advisory and training to businesses of all sizes. Kristen is a member of the New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association (NZOHNA), Human Factors NZ (HFNZ), and the Australia New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM). She is passionate about ensuring workplaces implement effective health and safety practices for the well-being of their employees.

NEXT LEARNING STEP

• Advanced Training for Health and Safety Representatives - Stage 3
• Assertiveness Skills

MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
Business South Inc offers services that are registered with the Management Capability Development Fund.
 
The Management Capability Development Fund is designed to help business owners or managers to access business training services, by providing you with a subsidy towards the registered service cost.
To check your eligibility or for more information please contact the Business Growth Advisors team at support@otagorbp.co.nz or visit business.govt.nz/regional-business-partner-network. 


Not-for-Profit organisations, clubs and charities that are eligible* will receive a 50% subsidy.
Subsidised workshops are due to the generous support of Otago Community Trust.
*Eligibility criteria: Not-for-Profit organisations, charities, and incorporated societies are to be a registered organisation with a NZBN #, Society # or Charities #.
Please provide us with the NFP name when you register. Terms and conditions apply.