Since 2014, the Work Safe Advisory Services team have been working hard to provide meaningful and practical Health and Safety support to our clients. Along the way, we have delivered approximately ten Health and Safety courses per month for over five years. We have conducted more than 40 Health and Safety Audits per year and have helped over 600 organisations implement a Health and Safety System. We aim to provide outstanding support to our clients, create light-bulb moments for everyone who attends our training courses and help businesses identify gaps in their systems. Our goal is that our clients and their workers go home safe and healthy every day.

Meet the Team

Jane Gravestock

Director and H&S Consultant and Trainer

Jane Gravestock is an experienced Health & Safety leader and trusted consultant, known for delivering practical, people focused outcomes. As Director of WSAS Limited, she provides strategic oversight and hands on guidance, aligning health and safety solutions with organisational objectives and operational reality. Jane’s collaborative approach builds trust, strengthens capability, and enables sustainable change across organisations.

Jane’s expertise is underpinned by extensive formal qualifications in workplace health and safety and adult education, combined with broad operational and
organisational experience. She brings strong commercial insight, technical credibility,
and proven relationship management skills to support safer, healthier, and more
engaged workplaces.

Liam Denton

Liam Denton

H&S Consultant and Trainer.

Liam Denton is an experienced Health & Safety Consultant and Trainer, bringing strong technical knowledge and practical business insight to his work. With consulting experience across a range of sectors—including healthcare, logistics, and engineering—Liam understands the operational realities organisations face and tailors his approach accordingly.

A skilled communicator and engaging presenter, Liam leads WSAS training delivery and is highly effective at working with people at all levels of an organisation. His clear, relatable style supports confident learning, encourages participation, and helps translate health and safety requirements into practical, workable outcomes.

Anita Jeffcoat

Anita Jeffcoat

H&S Consultant

Anita Jeffcoat is an experienced Health & Safety, HSEQ, and ISO consultant who helps organisations achieve ISO certification, prequalification, sustainable compliance, health and safety systems Audits and gap analysis. Known for her practical, people-first approach, Anita works alongside clients to implement effective health and safety, risk, quality, and environmental management systems that deliver measurable business outcomes.

With a strong commercial mindset, Anita translates complex ISO and regulatory requirements into practical, fit for purpose solutions that drive real and lasting improvement. She specialises in integrated management systems (IMS) that support certification, prequalification, and longterm compliance across multiple standards. Anita’s expertise includes ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ISO 55001 Asset Management, ISO 45003 Psychosocial Risk Management, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management.

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Karen Macdonald - H&S Consultant

Electrical, Logistics, Retail & SME Operations

Karen Macdonald is a knowledgeable and detail driven Health & Safety consultant with practical, hands on experience across the electrical sector, logistics, retail, and SME environments. She brings a strong operational mindset and a genuine worker centered perspective, helping organisations implement health and safety solutions that are realistic, effective, and embedded into everyday work.

With experience supporting both corporate and small to medium enterprises, Karen holds a Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, maintains NZISM Graduate status, and is HASANZ registered. She is trained in ICAM incident investigation, management systems auditing, and traffic management (TC1), and has supported organisations through ACC Accredited Employer Programme initiatives and mental health at work programmes.

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Michelle Pickett - H&S Consultant

Construction, Media, and Pre-qualification support

Michelle Picket brings a pragmatic people -first approach to Health & Safety consulting, with experience across construction, media, and contractor management. Known for her flexible and collaborative style, Michelle partners closely with clients to embed practical health and safety practices that are sustainable, compliant, and effective in real world environments.

Michelle specialises in implementing fit for purpose health and safety systems,
contractor management frameworks, and prequalification support, including Site
Wise and Totika and sitebased risk controls that support safer work and longterm
improvement.
Michelle holds a strong range of New Zealand and international health and safety qualifications, including the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, NZQA accident investigation and prevention, advanced height safety, and constructionspecific Site Safe certifications. She is also
a member of the New Zealand Safety Council.

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Helen Price-Maplesden - Office Manager and Trainer

Admin Extraordinaire

Helen Price-Maplesden plays a key role in supporting WSAS Limited through effective business coordination and high quality training delivery. Alongside ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, Helen brings experience in workshop delivery and facilitation techniques that support practical and engaging learning experiences.

Passionate about lifelong learning, Helen understands the vitial role effective
education plays in building confidence, capability, and sustainable growth. With a
solid understanding of the health and safety sector and currently completing her
Level 4 Health & Safety Certificate, she brings a professional, people centred
approach to training delivery. Helen works effectively with learners, fostering a
positive learning culture through active participation and delivering relevant,
engaging learning that drives meaningful results.

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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
Below are links to the main registers:
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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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