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Wellington Region Construction Safety Forum

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Join The Workers for a Hearty Breakfast and Insightful Discussions

The morning promises a hearty breakfast paired with enlightening conversations featuring two outstanding speakers.


Grant Nicholson – Anthony Harper

Grant Nicholson, a leading health and safety lawyer in New Zealand, specializes in advising clients from the construction and infrastructure sectors on legal matters including compliance, governance, leadership, and incident response. His extensive experience covers major disaster cases such as the Whakaari/White Island eruption and the Pike River Coal Mine tragedy. He is currently addressing cases related to temporary works, falls from height, contractor management, asbestos, and iso-cyanate paints.


Grant will present a legal overview addressing:

  • Recent legal actions, including those concerning Whakaari and the responsibilities of businesses, officers, and workers.
  • Challenges faced by WorkSafe in issuing Prohibition and Improvement Notices.
  • Emerging trends in WorkSafe investigations and what to anticipate moving forward.


Participants are encouraged to bring their questions for Grant's Q&A session.


Jay Bauman – FENZ

With over 35 years as a firefighter, Jay Bauman now dedicates his expertise to compliance and advisory roles, teaching individuals and organizations about fire safety practices.

Jay will cover:

  • An interpretation of the Fire and Emergency Act 2018 through the lens of construction.
  • Fire safety requirements for Building and Resource consents.
  • Identifying fire-related risks during construction activities.
  • Responsibilities of contractors in fire safety.
  • Working in conjunction with Fire and Emergency Services.


This is a valuable chance to gain insights from experts and connect with fellow attendees. Don't miss out!

When

From: 12 December 2024, 07:00
To: 12 December 2024, 09:00

Where

47 Udy Street 5012 Wellington Lower Hutt NZ

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