NZ Institute of Safety Management

10/10/2025

Pike River is out on general release on 30 October - and NZISM is offering FREE double-entry tickets and some Buy 1 Get 1 Free tickets, too. You can enter the competition for tickets in our forthcoming issue of NZISM News, out on Wednesday 15 October.

Three-time Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey (Yellow Jackets, The Last of Us) and acclaimed NZ actress Robyn Malcolm (Top of the Lake, After the Party) star as Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse; two ordinary women who lost their loved ones in the 2010 Pike River Mine explosion, and become leading voices in the families’ fight for truth and accountability.

From director Rob Sarkies (Out of the Blue, Scarfies), and written by Fiona Samuel (Consent, Bliss, Piece of My Heart).

07/10/2025

One of the recurring themes from the recent Safeguard HOP Conference was “Work As Done” often referred to as everyday work or regular work. Leaders play an important part in determining whether the gap between Work As Imagined and Work As Done is seen as a Threat or an Opportunity. This lens will drive organisational decision making across Work Design, Critical Risks and Worker Engagement.

NZISM's "Close the Gap" workshop roadshow starts in less than a week and in it Brent Sutton will be considering - amongst other things - the role that Safety Practitioners play in positioning “Work As Done” as an opportunity to learn and improve.

Find out more of what you can expect .

More info/locations/tickets here:
https://www.nzism.org/brent-sutton-roadshow-2025/

OCT: Wellington, Chch, New Plymouth, Auckland, Whangarei
NOV: Havelock N, Gisborne, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua
DEC: Blenheim, Nelson, Dunedion, Invercargill and ONLINE

05/10/2025

Mental Health Awareness week kicks off today (6-12 Oct) and to mark we will be joined online at 12pm by one of our favourite presenters, TedX speaker and author, Michael Hempseed.

Michael will be taking a look at trauma. The events that might trigger it, how it affects both body and mind, why people can experience sensory problems, and what some of the latest techniques are to treat it.

Join us for an illuminating session that will enable you to better understand and support people both within the workplace and those you know outside of it too.

Register now - and we'll see you soon:

https://www.nzism.org/webinar-registrations/

29/09/2025

If you are near Nelson on 15/10 or Blenheim on 17/10 you are warmly invited to join NZISM Top of the South Branch at their half-day of CPD with our very special guests from CHASNZ:

⭐ 𝗝𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲(GM Innovation) will be deepening our understanding of 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.

⭐ 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘇𝘂𝗸 (Manager, Ergonomics Team) will be sharing learnings from their amazing '𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝘁' 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 - a unique, world-leading approach to 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

CHASNZ have been doing some great work lately - and it's all highly applicable cross-sector, so don't make the mistake of thinking this one's not for you!

Come and meet a couple of the nicest guys in the industry, keep yourself updated on two important topics, and enjoy the opportunity to network with like-minded folk.

Refreshments will be provided - and non-member tickets are available too.

Register here:

NELSON (15/10):
👉 https://www.nzism.org/book/eVRSwljslgVmsmh2vudQp1En/

BLENHEIM (17/10):
👉 https://www.nzism.org/book/8pVtcdHiaym8dcW3D8ftC9Em/

29/09/2025

We're really excited to let you know that in just 2 weeks we're kicking off a powerful new roadshow with Brent Sutton, developed to help you close the gap between perception and reality - and strengthen safety where it matters most.

It's crucial to understand how work is done 'at the coalface' rather than building capability and priorities around senior leadership's understanding of what should be going on. All too often there is a gap between the two - and as we know from 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒁𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗 𝑮𝒊𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒏, the consequences of that gap can be tragic.

At this new workshop, Brent will work with members to identify the ideas, resources and techniques available to help you close the gap and start prioritising the risks that truly matter.

We will be visiting 15 locations around the motu throughout October, November & December.

Full details below: 👇

https://www.nzism.org/brent-sutton-roadshow-2025/

(Tickets are limited at each location so make sure you don't miss out!)

15/09/2025

📍 𝑫𝑶𝑵'𝑻 𝑴𝑰𝑺𝑺 𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑾𝑬𝑩𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑹
NZISM is delighted to present a special webinar in association with the Business Leaders' Health & Safety Forum who have just released their third 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩, authored by leading economist, Shamubeel Eaqub.

These reports provide one of the clearest picture of our health and safety performance as a country, anchored in clear and robust data. We will be joined online by Shamubeel who will be taking members through the key findings of the report

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙪𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙀𝙖𝙦𝙪𝙗
Shamubeel is an experienced economist who makes economics easy. He is a thought leader unafraid to take a contrarian view. Shamubeel is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker - and a regular and respected contributor to media, government and business sector discussions on economic and strategic matters.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear direct from the author of this important report.

Members can register here:
https://www.nzism.org/webinar-registrations/

10/09/2025

⭐ ⭐ 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿! ⭐ ⭐

Congratulations to 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗱 (TW Group) of NZISM Hawkes Bay Branch who has been drawn as the lucky recipient of a FREE TICKET (worth $850) to attend the forthcoming Safeguard HOP Conference in Auckland.

Brought to you by Safeguard Magazine in association with Learning Teams Inc, this one-day HOP conference has been developed to challenge, inspire and expand your understanding of HOP and how to put it into practice.

Heading an impressive speaker list is special guest 𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 (USA) who many NZISM members will remember from the NZISM Roadshow 2019.

Commiserations to those who entered and weren't as fortunate as Joanna - but the good news is there are still some tickets left.

Head to the website to secure yours now.

With special guest Dr Todd Conklin

07/09/2025

Su***de remains a significant issue in New Zealand, with rates far exceeding workplace fatalities. Many of those who die by su***de are actively employed, with the construction industry reporting the highest rates.

In this week's webinar author and professional speaker, Michael Hempseed, will explore the latest research on su***de prevention in the workplace, including emerging trends, risk factors, and vulnerable groups.

You'll gain practical insights into:

✔️ The strong connection between sleep issues and su***de risk
✔️ How to recognise warning signs and approach someone who may be struggling
✔️ Referral pathways and where to direct someone for help
✔️ Responding to a su***de in the workplace
✔️ Evidence-based strategies employers can implement to reduce risk and support their workforce

This webinar is designed for anyone involved in workplace wellbeing, HR, health and safety, or leadership roles who wants to better understand how to create safer, more supportive working environments.

NZISM members can register here:
https://www.nzism.org/webinar-registrations/

02/08/2025

PRESS RELEASE

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘀

The New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM), the professional association for health and safety experts, is concerned by the prospect of more lax machine guarding requirements signalled by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.

"Machines that are badly guarded are a major source of workplace harm. Nearly 200 hard-working New Zealanders are killed, hurt and maimed every year (according to the latest full year WorkSafe data) by improperly guarded machines. Simplifying machine guarding requirements in a way that lowers standards will lead to more deaths and injuries," said NZISM spokesperson, Mike Cosman.

"We agree with the Minister that guidance needs to be updated, made more specific to particular sectors and easier to understand and we’re happy to help with this. Proper guarding is not a simple one-size-fits all given the massive range of equipment and situations in which it is used across the country.

"There is a strong role for health and safety experts (like NZISM members) in giving that advice. You wouldn't ask a Police Officer to design the brakes on your truck and you can't expect WorkSafe to act as your consultant. If you use machinery you need to take steps to satisfy yourself that it will keep your workers safe."

ENDS

24/07/2025

📢 Are you aware of your health and safety legal risks?

Join NZISM President, Karl Berendt, and LegalVision Senior Associate, Jessica Prebble, for their upcoming webinar on Mitigating Your Business' Health & Safety Legal Risks. They’ll cover essential strategies to protect your business and team.

Here’s what they will discuss:
⚖️ Overview of the safety legal landscape and your obligations
🔒 Key risk mitigation strategies for businesses
📝 How to prepare for investigations or claims
👷‍♂️ Driving a safety-first leadership and culture

📅 When: Tuesday, 19 August, at 12 pm NZST

📽 Register here: https://go.legalvision.co.nz/mitigating-your-business-health-and-safety-legal-risks-NZISM.html

Can’t make it? Register anyway, and Legal Vision will send you the recording.

16/07/2025

⭐⭐ 𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 ⭐⭐ 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 #𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙄𝙣𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 - and it is SUSI RATNAKAR who submitted this great shot of Boffa Miskell's biosecurity team meeting with sub-contractors to assess terrain.

Thank you to everyone who put forward an entry AND to all those who cast a vote to help us decide. The member vote prevailed.

15/07/2025

Greg Dearsly showcasing the new clothing merch talking with INSHPO President Dee Arp ( NEBOSH) at the INSHPO Board meeting in Osaka Japan. Repping us beautifully, Greg!