First4Safety Update – February 2019
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, are they the same or different? Of course, they are different, let us explain. Throughout New Zealand many businesses are hugely diverse environments due to the multi-cultural society we live in, New Zealand is a melting pot of interculturalism, To put it simply, diversity is like being invited to a party but how do you feel once you’re at the party, are you sitting in the corner on your own or do you feel included? […]
From Enforcer to Coach
The role of H&S professional is evolving away from enforcement and towards
taking a coaching approach. First 4 Safety Ltd’s Greg Dearsly, looks at what coaching entails in this Safeguard Magazine article.
Read the article here: file:///C:/Users/Sara/OneDrive/Website/SG173%20NZISM%20Perspective.pdf
Lifting Worker Engagement – SafePlus insights
Click to read the article here: Lifting Worker Engagement
Worker participation is at the heart of SafePlus, the H&S performance improvement
toolkit. This article outlines SafePlus with insights from Greg Dearsly, an independent, accredited SafePlus
assessor about how it has delivered value for his clients.
First4Safety Update – July 2018
Welcome to the second update from First 4 Safety for 2018. Recently Greg traveled to San Antonio in the USA to attend the American Society of Safety Professionals Conference. Read More
First4Safety Update – February 2018
Welcome to 2018. After six years in business we are looking to provide a periodic update on what’s happening with health and safety in New Zealand. We hope to provide you with helpful practical information related to current and emerging health and safety and business-related issues. Read More
Westpac Auckland Business Awards Finalist
First 4 Safety Ltd is proud to announce that we have been selected as a Finalist in the Westpac Auckland Business Awards – North, in the Excellence in Strategy and Planning category. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and give thanks to our staff, customers, suppliers and other key supporters. We would look forward to joining the other finalists at the Gala Awards dinner on the 5th of October. Watch this space! Follow the link to see the list of finalists.
Recycling the legislation. Working with the Health and Safety at Work Act
Follow the link to the WasteMINZ Webinar where Greg Dearsly discusses the key aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Choosing a Workplace Health and Safety Advisor
When choosing a Health and Safety advisor, it is important for you to ensure the person has the right competencies, experience and qualifications relevant to your business. HASANZ has developed a short list of questions designed to help you choose the right practitioner for you and your business.
The following are the key questions you should ask, for further details click the link below to go to the HASANZ website
- Are they a member of a professional organisation?
- What evidence can they provide of […]
Safety in Design – A process for Risk Assessment and Hazard ID
Greg Dearsly, our senior consultant recently spoke at the 2015 WasteMINZ Conference, Circular Solutions – A Circular Economy for New Zealand. His presentation included information on conducting a safety in design process for the lifecycle of an asset. Follow the link below to view this presentation.
Safety in Design – A process for Risk Assessment and Hazard ID
Edge Protection at Refuse Transfer Stations
Falls from height at Refuse transfer station pit edges are a significant issue for the waste industry in New Zealand. Follow the link to the WasteMINZ Webinar where Greg Dearsly discusses the risks and associated control options for managing this issue.
WasteMINZ Health & Safety Briefing
Our lead consultant, Greg Dearsly, recently presented at the WasteMINZ Health and Safety briefing which focused on the impending Health and Safety at Work Act. This was recorded and is available for viewing.
Food to go – Article in Safeguard Magazine
A kerbside food waste collection project reaped the benefit of advanced planning and industry sector engagement. GREG DEARSLY reports.