Safety Services

We offer an array of safety services tailored to meet your specific needs. Our expert team is led by Derek, an accomplished health and safety professional with a rich background in primary industries, construction, manufacturing, major hazard facilities, and the education sector. Our mission is to create safer workplaces by empowering businesses with practical and effective safety solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering services that are not only compliant with legislative requirements but also foster an engaged safety culture.

Software Solutions

We start by reviewing your current health and safety setup, so we understand exactly what you need. Then we help define the right software requirements and guide you toward practical, proven solutions that fit your business. We're experienced with many of the systems used across New Zealand and can help you choose what works best.
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Return to Work & ACC

Injuries at work can lead to time off, reduced hours, or light duties. We help you manage this process and get your team back to work safely — without the confusion. Our experienced advisors support you with ACC requirements and create simple, practical return-to-work plans that suit your business and the worker’s recovery.
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Training and Coaching

We help build confidence and capability across your team with practical, tailored training. With over 25 years’ experience, we deliver coaching and mentoring that fits your business — not off-the-shelf content. Whether you need in-house sessions, leadership support, or help shaping your health and safety strategy, we work alongside you to build a stronger safety culture.
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Risk Management

In a world full of uncertainty, we help you take control. Lakes Safety Services specialises in practical, proactive risk management — so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Our experienced team works with you to identify risks early, build clear strategies, and create a strong safety culture that supports both your people and your long-term success.

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Incident Investigations

When something goes wrong, you need fast, expert support to understand what happened — and how to prevent it happening again.

Lakes Safety Services provides independent, professional incident investigations to businesses across New Zealand. We work with you to uncover the facts, support any WorkSafe response, and help you meet your legal obligations with confidence.

Whether you're responding to a serious incident, an improvement notice, or just want an external view, our qualified Health and Safety Professionals bring the experience and objectivity needed to get it right.

We can assist with:

  • Independent investigations

  • Support for internal or legal teams

  • Advice on WorkSafe notifications or follow-up

  • Practical recommendations to prevent recurrence

Every investigation is tailored to your business, focused on learning — not blame.

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Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS)

Every business needs a system that works — not just one that ticks boxes.

At Lakes Safety Services, we help businesses of all sizes develop, implement, and maintain practical health and safety systems tailored to their needs. Whether you're a sole trader or managing a complex site, we design systems that keep your people safe and meet your legal duties.

Our approach is grounded in recognised best practice frameworks and aligned with appropriate New Zealand standards — ensuring your system is practical, auditable, and fit for purpose.

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Monitoring & Assurance

Good governance relies on clear oversight — and that includes health and safety.

At Lakes Safety Services, we help businesses strengthen their monitoring and assurance processes to support directors’ and leaders’ responsibilities. Our experienced consultants provide practical, independent insight into how well your health and safety systems are working — and where improvements can be made.

From targeted reviews to high-level audits, we support organisations across New Zealand to meet their assurance obligations with confidence.

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Worker Engagement

A strong safety culture is the foundation of a healthy, high-performing workplace. It drives better decisions, safer behaviour, and long-term results.

At Lakes Safety Services, we work with leaders to embed safety into the everyday — not just policies, but people. From improving communication and accountability to lifting engagement and ownership, we help you shape a culture where safety isn’t enforced — it’s expected.

Let’s build a workplace where safety is second nature.

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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.

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

BFA Business Advisors and Accountants – Taupo

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.

Laurence
Director

 

Storm Tech Roofing – Hawkes Bay

“Derek has worked alongside our team to create a comprehensive and personalised Health & Safety system tailored to every part of our organisation. From the clinical team to our shops, volunteers to visitors — he’s helped ensure everyone is safer and more supported.

He took the time to truly listen to our concerns, guided us with expertise, and highlighted key areas where we could strengthen our systems. Thanks to his knowledge and care, we’re making some important improvements that will have a lasting impact”

Lake Taupo Hospice

“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

Derek was approachable, experienced, and readily available (at very short notice) for what was required for our H&S work site induction. Highly recommend should your company be in need of a person to tackle H&S matters.

Grace Solomon
Resident Manager

Two Trees Ngā Rākau e Rua – Taupō

Thank you, Derek, for your professional and objective advice. Your insights were incredibly helpful. We also really appreciated your enthusiasm in sharing your social networks and experiences, it was truly inspiring!

Eve Liu

Office Manager

Hauraki Civil Engineering – Rotorua

“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
Director 

That Dingo Guy – Manawatu

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Health and Safety Expertise That Works for Your Business

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.