Organisations have a legal duty to put in place suitable arrangements to manage for health and safety.  Business leaders, owners, managers and supervisors all need to know how to keep people safe. This course will guide you through your legal obligations and introduce strategies to ensure your business is as healthy and as safe as possible. You will get an understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and learn the importance of understanding, promoting, and implementing effective health and safety practices.

DESIGNED FOR
Anyone who has responsibility for health and safety processes within their business including employers, business owners, managers, team leaders, supervisors, and those in human resource departments.

LEARNING CONTENT

• What the current legislative framework requires and future expectations
• Defining a PCBU, a worker, an officer and their respective duties
• Communication and due diligence
• "All practicable steps" and "reasonably practicable"
• Hazard and risk identification and method of control
• What is effective worker engagement and consultation
• How to engage your workforce for effective hazard and risk assessments
• Monitoring of workplace health related issues
• Measuring safety performance
• Understanding the "duty of care" principals, contractors and sub-contractors
• Compliance with reporting obligations
• How health and safety representatives, supervisors, team leaders, middle managers, senior managers contribute to positive health and safety outcomes
• How different management styles and behaviours influence safety culture and outcomes.

Please register before 28 April 2026.

DURATION
One day

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Bryce Stupples - Health & Safety Training Facilitator
Bryce is a highly experienced Health & Safety professional with over 30 years in manufacturing industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Canterbury University and has spent the last 18 years focusing on human resources, systems implementation, auditing, and health and safety management for internationally owned companies, giving him valuable exposure to diverse operating systems and workplace cultures.
As the Managing Director of his own consultancy, Bryce works with a wide range of clients, including local government, councils, trades, and manufacturing companies. He holds an international general certificate in health and safety and a diploma in competitive manufacturing, ensuring his solutions are both operationally efficient and compliant with industry standards.  Known for his engaging and inclusive presentation style, Bryce effectively communicates with all levels of learners, making health and safety training both practical and enjoyable.

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MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
Business South Inc offers services that are registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor at support@otagorbp.co.nz.

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 (OCT). *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.  Please note that as part of our reporting requirements, your organisation name, the course name, and the course cost will be shared with OCT.  Funding support applies to both the OCT funding boundary and courtesy of Business South, the wider Otago and Southland NFP organisations. Terms and conditions apply.