Member Login

NZISM Press Release 21 April 2010

NZISM Press Release 21 April 2010

LIFE SAVING INITIATIVE A FIRST FOR NZ

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (21 April 2010) - A life-saving initiative aimed at reducing workplace injuries and deaths is being introduced for the first time in New Zealand.

New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM) National Operations & Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Manager Neville Rockhouse, says the initiative is the start of an entire industry regulating itself in the best interests of both company safety managers and private consultants.

“The initiative has come about after we began searching for an internationally acceptable continuing professional development (CPD) standard for New Zealand safety practitioners.

“It turns out that the UK has the most compatible continuing professional development framework that we in New Zealand are now adopting. This initiative promises to revolutionise the safety industry here.”

Mr Rockhouse says a memorandum of understanding between NZISM and the UK’s Institution of Occupational Safety (IOSH) outlines, for the first time in New Zealand, the minimum standards required for professional safety practitioners.

“This means that if a company takes any health and safety advice from a practitioner, that safety professional will be suitably qualified to give such advice. It will get rid of the cowboy operators that every unregulated industry suffers from.

“With over 1,000 work-related deaths in New Zealand each year and an estimated $5 billion cost to businesses, this MoU will ensure safety practitioners in New Zealand are of the very highest calibre.

“This is a historic development in New Zealand’s health and safety industry.”

For further information, contact Neville Rockhouse, National Operations & CPD Manager, New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM) on 027 664 1042.
###
ENDS

The signing of the memorandum of understanding between NZISM and IOSH will take place this Friday (April 23) at the Ernst & Young Building, The Majestic Centre, Level 24, 100 Willis Street, Wellington from 9am.  Neville Rockhouse is also Safety & Training Manager at Pike River Coal
;

 

Latest HSNO Consultations

Latest HSNO Consultations ERMA web page on latest consultaions, submissions and updates on codes of practice..
Access the link here
 
Conference 2010 Notification NZISM & NZOHNA announce the location and dates for their 2010 National OH&S Conference...

 
CPD Roadshow

Presentations and info material from the CPD Road Show is now available for members and interested parties who could not attend.

 
Members Update October 09 Update on where NZISM Professional Standards fits in with the proposed Grading Structure and progress with CPD...
 

CPD Members Mail

"You are no doubt aware or have heard about the NZISM moving toward a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) methodology for its members. Why has this decision been made?" Read more...

"The Fear of Change...Within the business world it is well known that the threat of change brings on dread, fear, confusion and feelings of disempowerment. Why is this so?" Read more...

"CPD - whats in it for me? At the core of being a professional is the notion of keeping up to date with new knowledge, skills and systems. CPD is a process that allows you to plan, implement and grow your skills and knowledge pathway. It is in reality, the means to your professional career within OH&S." Read more...

OH&S International Passport to Practice One Step Closer: International and European networks come together. Read more...

In June 2009 WorkSafe Victoria provided funding of $390,000 for the development and implementation of a Core Body of Knowledge for generalist OHS professionals. Read more...