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Contracting Out Health and Safety? Know the Risks Before You Rely on It

It might feel easy to hand health and safety to a contractor — but doing so can leave leaders exposed, and risks hidden. Sometimes they’ve been around for years — part of the furniture, liked by the team, and seemingly keeping everything running. But when something serious happens, who’s really responsible? And how do you […]

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 […]

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 […]

Office Ergonomics

The eOfficeErgo module from the Institute for Work and Health is a comprehensive resource designed to promote healthier work environments. It consists of six detailed modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of office ergonomics. The modules cover various topics, including identifying the risks associated with computer work, reinforcing the importance of varying work posture, […]

SafePlus Self – Assessment Resources

The SafePlus system aims to make it easy for businesses to do regular self-assessments of their health and safety environment, to identify what’s working well and areas they can improve. The SafePlus self-assessment survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and is suitable for workplaces of all sizes and in all industries. Easy to set […]

SafePlus

SafePlus is a health and safety improvement toolkit for businesses. It was developed jointly by WorkSafe New Zealand, ACC and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). SafePlus offers a model of what ‘good’ health and safety practices and performance look like, to support any organisation in understanding their current practices – and initiating […]

WorkSafe New Zealand

WorkSafe is the primary workplace health and safety regulator in New Zealand. They provide a wealth of resources, guides, and tools to help businesses understand and comply with health and safety regulations.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

The MBIE provides information and resources on New Zealand’s health and safety laws, including guidelines for businesses on how to comply.

ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation)

ACC provides comprehensive resources on injury prevention in the workplace, including guides, toolkits, and training resources.

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With over 25 years of real-world experience, Lakes Safety Services provides practical health and safety consultancy, coaching, and support across Taupō and the Central North Island. We specialise in solutions that fit your people, tasks, and risks — not just checklists. From technical systems and governance advice to contractor management and SafePlus assessments, we help you build safer workplaces with confidence.