When running any business in NZ, legislation says you should have a working Health and Safety Management System (HSMS).
Every business has different needs, so we’ll tailor your HSMS to fit yours!
As a PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking), you have a number of responsibilities:
- Providing a safe work environment and safe systems of work
- Managing risks and hazards
- Ensuring the health and safety of workers and others who may be affected by the work
- Providing adequate information, training and supervision
- Consulting with workers
- Investigating incidents and taking corrective action
- Ensuring compliance with the HSWA (2015)
If there’s a risk to your people, you must manage that risk!
The key is to have a working (this means functioning, not just a book on a shelf!) Health and Safety Management System. Your documentation is your evidence you have a good working system.
Non-Compliance Can be Costly!
- Fines and Penalties: WorkSafe prosecutions may result in large fines
- Business Disruption: Prohibition notices can lead to significant revenue loss
- Insurance Limitations: Insurance policies and warranties often exclude claims where compliance is insufficient
- ACC and Staffing Expenses: Workplace injuries can increase levies, cause downtime, and contribute to staff turnover
- Reputational Impact: Non compliance may result in lost contracts and diminished client trust
At Spice, we make H&S simple, practical, and totally doable for SMEs. Whether you need a full framework, a quick review and reset, or just some expert guidance, we’ll get H&S working seamlessly in your business.
The Hidden Link Between People, Culture and Safer Workplaces
Your workplace culture shapes how people behave, make decisions, and look out for each other.
A strong, positive culture creates safer environments, boosts performance, and helps businesses thrive. At Spice, we help leaders and teams build the mindsets, behaviours, and people skills that create safer, stronger, better-performing workplaces.
Why Culture & People Skills Matter for Safety
- Great culture = safer, more engaged teams
- Leaders who “walk the talk” drive trust and consistency
- Clear purpose and values = clear expectations
- Better people skills reduce risk and improve teamwork
- Open communication spots hazards faster
Add Spice to Strengthen Workplace Culture & Safety
We deliver practical, engaging workshops that link culture, people skills, and safety – helping teams make better decisions, manage conflict, and look out for each other.
The Spice Difference – Building a workplace culture where health, safety, and performance go hand in hand.
Contact Michelle for more information, and to get your H&S wheels in motion!
