About this Event
Join us at The Workers for a Classic Big Breakfast and Inspiring Talks
Start your morning with a big breakfast and gain valuable insights from two exceptional speakers.
Grant Nicholson – Anthony Harper
Grant Nicholson is one of New Zealand’s foremost health and safety lawyers. He regularly advises clients in the construction and infrastructure sectors on legal compliance, governance, leadership, and incident response. Grant has been involved in major disaster cases, including the Whakaari/White Island eruption and the Pike River Coal Mine explosions. He assists construction clients with serious incidents and is currently handling cases related to temporary works, falls from height, contractor management, asbestos, and iso-cyanate paints.
Grant will provide a legal update covering:
- Recent prosecutions, including Whakaari and cases involving the duties of businesses, officers, and workers.
- Challenges to WorkSafe when issuing Prohibition and Improvement Notices.
- Trends in WorkSafe’s investigations and future expectations.
Bring your questions for Grant to address during the Q&A session.
Jay Bauman – FENZ
Jay Bauman, a firefighter with over 35 years of experience, now focuses on compliance and advisory roles. He educates individuals, businesses, and community groups on fire safety.
Jay will discuss:
- Applying a construction lens to the Fire and Emergency Act 2018.
- Fire-related requirements for Building and Resource consents.
- Fire-related risks in construction activities.
- Contractor responsibilities.
- Collaborating with Fire and Emergency Services.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and network with peers. See you there!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Petone Working Men's Club, 47 Udy Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
NZD 0.00
