WSAS H&S Newsletters

Discover the latest insights, news, and top tips in our bi-monthly Health and Safety Newsletter!

It’s packed with best practice resources, engaging videos, articles and updates on health and safety in New Zealand workplaces. It’s your go-to for staying informed and inspired.  Simply click on the links below.

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WSAS H&S Updates | May Issue 26

Health and safety is changing- Are you keeping up? 

The game is shifting. From fresh insights out of the Gibson Appeal to upcoming health & safety reforms, the landscape is evolving fast.
 
Join us for the latest updates, practical insights, and ideas designed to spark fresh thinking and real impact.
 

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WSAS H&S Updates | March Issue 26

Health &  safety needs to be practical and relevant to your workplace. The way we think work happens needs to match how it is actually done- because the gap matters.

Explore this idea with your team through our fun, interactive game. 

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February 2026 WSAS H&S Newsletter

H&S Amendment Bill heads for its first reading, Enforcement changes at WorkSafe NZ, Energy based safety model replaces the risk matrix plus useful videos and lots more!

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November 2025 WSAS H&S Newsletter

Being an effective H&S practitioner, State of a Thriving Nation survey results for 2025, updated gas and electricity regulations, videos, training deals and more!

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October 2025 WSAS H&S Newsletter

Plan ahead – your future self will thank you! Check out the FREE annual plan template, catch up on the latest news and book before Dec 31st to receive 2025 rates for your 2026 booking.

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September 2025 WSAS H&S Newsletter

Safety clutter? Sorted. New H&S reforms – be in the know. Check out new guidance on offer, and a must-see video on governance.

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July 2025 WSAS H&S Newsletter

Training dates, Lithium Battery insights, Racking Info, WorkSafe NZ new direction plus so much more!

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May 2025 WSAS H&S Newsletter

New guidelines from WorkSafe NZ on psychosocial risk, latest H&S News, Court updates and surviving a toxic co-worker, plus so much more!

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April 2025 H&S Reforms - What you Need To know

Industry update on recent reforms. Find out what’s going on and what people think.

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Health and Safety Systems

March 2025 - latest H&S news

Industry updates, White Island conviction quashed, Tony Gibson sentenced and implications! part two of two:  Useful Associations and much more! 

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January 2025 - start your 2025 with your H&S Knowledge Bank full

Ecostore focus on H&S, GM H&S Forum, Wellbeing at Work, WSAS new services, Part one of two: Useful Associations and much more! 

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Summer Reads 2024 - Leadership, worker engagement and risk management

Three key focus areas: leadership, worker engagement and risk management, and much more! Deepen your knowledge over the summer

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November 2024 - H&S Training Dates, Salters Cartage settle, Manual Handling resources

H&S training dates for 2025,  WorkSafe NZ’s internal review update, volunteer safety, new manual assessment tool

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Psychosocial Gap Analysis

Our Psychosocial Gap Analysis supports your organisation to take a proactive, structured approach to identifying and understanding the key psychosocial factors present in your workplace.

Through this process, you’ll gain clarity on what’s working well, where risks may exist, and how to minimise potential negative impacts on your people.

Psychosocial Gap Analysis Benefits

  • Clear visibility of psychosocial risks affecting your people and workplace
  • Confidence that your approach aligns with ISO 45003 best practice
  • Early identification of priority risks before they escalate into harm or claims
  • Practical, targeted actions to improve psychological health and safety
  • Stronger compliance with evolving regulatory expectations
  • Improved wellbeing, engagement, and workforce resilience
  • Supports sustainable performance and a positive workplace culture
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Contractor Management

Engaging contractors or subcontractors brings legal and operational responsibilities. Effective contractor safety management systems help ensure work is completed safely, consistently, and in line with your expectations.

Our experienced consultants help you design and implement contractor management systems that are proportionate, practical, and aligned to your risks and operations.

How we support you

We help you answer critical questions, including:

  • Are contractors maintaining required licences and insurances?
  • Are health and safety expectations clearly set and monitored?
  • Are risks, controls, and responsibilities clearly understood?
  • Are contractor inductions and training effective and consistent?

If there’s uncertainty—or room for improvement—we’ll work with you to strengthen your contractor management approach and reduce risk.

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Prequalification Support

Navigating PREQUAL requirements can be time‑consuming and complex. We simplify the process, providing practical, hands‑on support to give your organisation the best possible chance of success. With a friendly, knowledgeable approach, we guide you through each step-so you can focus on running your business. What we offer
  • Guidance on selecting the right prequalification scheme for your business
  • End‑to‑end support preparing and submitting PREQUAL applications
  • Experienced H&S professionals with practical PREQUAL expertise
  • Support across Tōtika, SiteWise, IMPAC, ISNet, SHE and other recognised schemes
  • Clear, friendly advice focused on real‑world success
Key benefits for contractors
  • Access to more tendering and contracting opportunities
  • Stronger reputation as a safe and competent contractor
  • Increased client confidence in your ability to deliver work safely
  • Time savings through clearer job selection aligned to your capabilities
  • Independent validation of health and safety compliance
  • Greater business resilience and credibility
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Psychosocial Gap Analysis

Our Psychosocial Gap Analysis supports your organisation to take a proactive, structured approach to identifying and understanding the key psychosocial factors present in your workplace.

Through this process, you’ll gain clarity on what’s working well, where risks may exist, and how to minimise potential negative impacts on your people.

Psychosocial Gap Analysis Benefits

  • Clear visibility of psychosocial risks affecting your people and workplace

  • Confidence that your approach aligns with ISO 45003 best practice

  • Early identification of priority risks before they escalate into harm or claims

  • Practical, targeted actions to improve psychological health and safety

  • Stronger compliance with evolving regulatory expectations

  • Improved wellbeing, engagement, and workforce resilience

  • Supports sustainable performance and a positive workplace culture

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Psychosocial Risk Workshop

In this workshop we will support you to take a proactive approach in identifying and understanding what the main psychosocial factors are in your workplace and how to minimise the negative impacts. 

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Prequalification Support & Contractor Management

We support organisations to effectively manage contractor health and safety-and contractors to clearly demonstrate robust H&S systems through pre‑qualification.

Our practical, no‑guesswork approach helps both parties confidently meet pre‑qualification and contractor safety requirements. For organisations, we strengthen contractor management and PCBU compliance. For contractors, we help you evidence capability so you can win work and protect your reputation.

PCBU duties cannot be transferred. You remain responsible for health and safety outcomes even when:

  • Work is carried out off‑site
  • Contractors are engaged

  • A “qualified” third party is used

We help you put the right controls in place, demonstrate due diligence, and meet your obligations with confidence.

Why it matters

Strong pre‑qualification and contractor management reduce risk, support compliance, and build trust. They demonstrate contractor capability and give clients confidence that work will be delivered safely, reliably, and with minimal disruption.

Clear systems. Confident contractors. Reduced risk.

Our Solutions

Prequalification Support– Practical, hands-on-support for prequalification success

Contractor Management- Effective contractor safety management systems to support compliance and real-world operations

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Psychosocial Risk and Wellbeing

In this workshop we will support you to take a proactive approach in identifying and understanding what the main psychosocial factors are in your workplace and how to minimise the negative impacts.

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HSEQ Management System Gap Analysis

Our gap analysis clearly shows where your system meets requirements and
where it falls short, helping you prioritise effort, strengthen controls,
and avoid costly compliance surprises.

Independent gap analysis against recognised HSEQ standards,
including:

  • ISO 45001 (Health & Safety)
  • ISO 9001 (Quality)
  • ISO 14001 (Environment)
  • And other applicable frameworks

Outcomes include:

  • Improved quality and consistency of service
  • Streamlined systems and workflows, saving time and cost
  • Increased employee confidence, accountability, and engagement
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Health & Safety Systems Audit

Gain clarity and confidence with a comprehensive Health and Safety Systems Audit.

Our audits provide an in‑depth review of your organisation’s H&S systems and safety culture. This includes an onsite visit to meet with key H&S stakeholders, a site tour, and a review of relevant documentation and records.

You’ll receive a clear, practical audit report outlining system strengths, identified gaps, and prioritised recommendations for improvement.

Benchmarking data is also included, giving insight into how your organisation compares with others of similar size and sector-helping you understand risk, maturity, and opportunities to improve.

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Risk Assessment Workshop

Have you identified your critical risks? Do you need to assess your risk register or strengthen an existing one? Unsure whether your current controls are effective?

Our Risk Assessment Workshop is an interactive, practical session designed to help you clearly identify the risks and hazards in your workplace, understand how serious they are, and assess whether the controls you have in place are working.

You’ll gain confidence in your risk management approach and leave with a draft risk register, along with clear, prioritised actions to make meaningful health and safety improvements.

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Business-Wide Risk Assessments

A structured, organisation-wide assessment to identify hazards, access risks and evaluate existing controls across your operations.
Our Business Wide Risk Assessments provide a solid foundation for an effective hazard identification and risk management process in line with ISO 45001.

Key benefits:

  • Clear visibility of hazards and risks across all operations
  • Confidence that risks are identified, assessed, and controlled in line with ISO 45001
  • Consistent application of hazard identification and risk management processes
  • Improved understanding of whether existing controls are effective
  • Early identification of priority risks before incidents or non-compliance occurs
  • A strong, fit-for-purpose foundation for your hazard and risk register
  • Supports achievement of health and safety objectives and continual improvement
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Safety by Design Assessments

Eliminate risk before it becomes a problem.
Our Safety by Design Assessments help ensure safety is built into your project from the earliest design stages—before construction or implementation begins. By identifying and addressing risks early, you can avoid costly changes, delays, and rework down the track.

Key benefits

  • Eliminates or minimises risks before work begins
  • Builds health and safety into design, planning, and decision making from day one
  • Reduces costly late stage changes, rework, and project delays
  • Supports compliance with Health and Safety at Work duties and best practice
  • Improves design quality by considering safety, operability, and maintainability
  • Reduces longterm operational and maintenance risks
  • Provides greater certainty for project delivery, budget, and timelines
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