WorkSafe NZ has warned that company directors are still falling short of their legal obligations to keep workers safe. A new study has found that company governance must improve, and more must be done to sanction directors and executives.
WorkSafe Chief Executive Officer Phil Parkes was quoted after the study’s release saying he was “deeply concerned that there are directors out there that don't understand their job”. He has put businesses on notice that they must be following best practice guidance – or be held to account for not meeting their responsibilities. This warning comes seven years after due diligence obligations were released in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster.
WorkSafe NZ has given clear indications that it expects directors to do better. It is time for all organisations to look for opportunities to protect their reputation and financial performance from the impact of fines, damages, and increased insurance costs.
If your organisation is not fostering a safety culture the community and legislation demands, it is time to take action. Our Mock Court training challenges people’s thinking, pushes participants out of their comfort zone, galvanises action and demonstrates health and safety responsibility in a fun and impactful way.
WTW’s Mock Court trials are simulated court cases that offer “real life” element to your training. Conducted in a court room environment, led by our legal professionals and based on real life cases, we deliver an interactive and high impact approach to training.
This interactive Mock Court trial training is designed to help strengthen your organisation’s ability to avoid and defend regulatory action by providing an authentic insight into the court process. Each case highlights typical failings experienced by most organisations.
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Anna leads our Work, Health and Safety (WHS) team which forms part of our broader Workplace Risk Practice. Her team assist clients in understanding their ongoing obligations under WHS legislation and partner with them to implement the right risk prevention strategies for their workplace.
