HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and Safety on site is something Latham Construction takes very seriously. Through training and auditing we aim to ensure a safe environment for all of our staff and the public.

To help achieve this, Latham Construction is a registered Site Safe member with training given to all staff. We also employ dedicated H&S professionals to work with us in administration of protocols, auditing and reporting.

We work closely with Worksafe NZ and environmental consultants to ensure we are current with all regulations and safety control measures. We believe each project has its own unique requirements when it comes to health and safety, so we implement site-specific safety plans to counter the needs and risks associated.

Ensuring a safe environment is the highest priority for our extended team of subcontractors. Our goal has always been to plan and operate a safe workplace for everyone on and around our sites. A cohesive Health and Safety Management Team is the key to achieving this goal.

MORNE MEIRING

Health & Safety Manager

Morne prides himself in running a robust comprehensive Risk Management program where Health and Safety is at the forefront of what we do. He creates a culture where there is a mutual understanding to the importance of having a robust and comprehensive Risk Management culture.

A culture where our subcontractors shares those views and it is reflected in what they do and how they conduct themselves. By sharing these views, you increase the Risk Management Culture on site and reduce the potential hazards for each individual present on site.

Morne has a love and passion for the health and safety industry. He finds great joy in educating people/employees about the importance of Health and Safety, supporting them and observing the benefits in their daily operations. Some of Morne’s strengths are:

1. Strategic Management:
As a Health and Safety professional, he prides himself in developing strategies that will assist in risk identification and risk management. This is done by analysing the environment and putting control methods in place that will mitigate any potential hazards.

2. Interpersonal Skills:
Morne’s personality enables him to build strong relationships with all subcontractors and our supply chain. Having excellent interpersonal skills allows him to have their buy in, direct employees to complete set tasks with respect and consideration.

3. Communication:
As our Health and Safety Manager, he believes in clear and transparent communication. It is vital to the achievement of set goals. Morne is passionate about building strong lasting relationships through effective communication.

Always Care

We take pride in the quality of our work and demonstrate respect and care for the wellbeing, health and safety of our clients, our people and our nation.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

In every project undertaken, Latham Construction will meet its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995, and the Codes of Practice and any relevant Standards or Guidelines that apply to the industry.

Have a clear understanding of Health and Safety and infection control requirements.

Accurately document all accidents and near misses, and follow up with investigation of accidents to determine the cause and put in place appropriate corrective actions.

Train employees to perform their duties safely and to report hazards with a mind to take all practicable steps to eliminate, isolate or minimise the exposure to hazards.

Encourage employee and other union or other employee representation consultation and participation in all Health and Safety matters

Put in place and maintain a robust rehabilitation process of encouraging employees back to work with ‘alternate’ duties following a workplace accident. This process will include consultation with the injured person, the ACC case manager, the supervisor of Health and Safety and the employee’s medical officer.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Seek to continuously improve Health and Safety Practice at all worksites.

Observe all safe work procedures, rules and instructions.

Report hazards and where appropriate, wear and maintain protective safety equipment.

Participate in the company’s rehabilitation plan to ensure a safe and early return to work.

Report all accidents, incidents and near miss incidents.

Representatives of senior management and employees will be annually appointed to the company’s Health and Safety Committee. They will jointly review all Health and Safety processes including the Health and Safety policy.