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Health & Safety at Work Act – Reforms / Update

The New Zealand Government has announced the first phase of reforms to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and clarify responsibilities within the health and safety framework.​ One significant change is the clarification regarding landowner liability for recreational activities. Under the proposed amendments, landowners will not be held […]

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Building a Safer Workplace Through Proper Training and Licensing

Workplace safety in New Zealand depends on ensuring workers have the correct training, licenses, and endorsements to perform their roles safely. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), businesses must provide training and supervision to ensure workers are competent and can carry out tasks without risk to themselves or others. Compliance with […]

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Choosing the Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

When it comes to workplace safety, having the right equipment is not just a recommendation — it is a legal and moral obligation. For businesses in Taupō and across New Zealand, using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that meets the appropriate Australian/New Zealand (AS/NZ) Standards is essential for keeping workers protected and staying compliant with the […]

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Safe Working at Heights in New Zealand – Expert Health and Safety Consultancy

At Lakes Safety Services, we specialise in high-risk work safety, with a particular focus on working at heights. Our expert health and safety consultancy strictly adheres to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, WorkSafe NZ guidelines, AS/NZS standards, and NZQA unit standards. By integrating these requirements into our practices, we ensure robust safety […]

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# A Huge Thank You and Wishing You a Merry Christmas!

As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to extend a huge thank you to all our incredible Taupo and Hawkes Bay clients. Your support has been vital to our journey this year, and we’re truly grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us.   Reflecting on the past months, […]

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Choosing the right Health & Safety Professional

If you’re looking for a highly experienced and qualified health and safety professional to support your business, please get in touch with Lakes Safety Services. Not sure how to choose the right health and safety professional for your business? then the Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) has developed a national, online register […]

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Business Leaders Health & Safety Forum – Update

2024 must be year of improvement for NZ’s high workplace harm toll, after another year of flatlining safety performance for New Zealand’s workers, businesses and communities, it’s imperative 2024 signals the start of a turnaround. The business leaders health and safety forum media release is attached below, its worth a quick read. https://www.forum.org.nz/news/2024-ny-turnaround/  

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SaferMe Explained

Check out these short video’s, that explain more about SaferMe. If you would like to find out more about SaferMe, and how it can support your H&S objectives, please contact us. https://www.safer.me/en-nz/acc-personal-worker-safety-innovation-project/  

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Launching Our New Website!

Embracing the Digital Age: Lakes Safety Services’s New Website Launch At Lakes Safety Services, we’ve always been committed to providing tailored, professional health and safety consultancy and training solutions to businesses across New Zealand. Our mission is to enable businesses to achieve practical health and safety outcomes through systems-based solutions. Today, we’re excited to announce […]

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Hear It from Our Clients

See the impact we've had on businesses and how we could do the same for you.

“I got Derek in to update our H&S management system. He was honest and did a great job. Highly recommend.”

Mark Bowsher – Station Manager

Whareroa Station – Waikato

“Very knowledgeable and willing to put the effort in upfront to understand our situation. Tailored things to fit our business requirements without creating a pile of confusing admin for us”

Spenser Christiansen

Owner 

That Dingo Guy – Manawatu

Highly recommend this health and safety company! They provided top-notch service for our roofing business, ensuring everything was up to standard. Their team was professional, thorough, and easy to work with. We feel confident knowing our safety measures are in excellent hands. Great job.

Laurance

Director

https://stormtechroofingnz.com/

 

Storm Tech Roofing – Hawkes Bay

Derek provided excellent health & safety consultancy. His advice was practical, thorough, well delivered and easy to implement. He helped us identify risks we’d overlooked and suggested cost-effective solutions. Recommend for any business needing H&S guidance.

Murray Beadle

General Manager

https://www.bfa.co.nz/

 

BFA Business Advisors and Accountants – Taupo

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Tailored Solutions for Optimal Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Harness 25 years of cross-sector expertise with Lakes Safety Services to enhance your health, safety, and wellbeing practices. Our team of HASANZ-registered professionals offers customised consultancy and training across Taupo and the North Island. We simplify health and safety management with practical advice, in-house support, strategy development, audits, and SafePlus Assessments. Our specialised services include Technical Health and Safety, Governance & Leadership, Contractor Safety, and Software Solutions. Reach out to Lakes Safety Services today to create a safer, more compliant workplace.