Health and Safety Consultant Northland – Northland Safety NZ

Health and Safety in plain simple language.

At Northland Safety, your local Health and Safety Consultant in the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, and across Northland, we make workplace safety simple and effective. We specialise in helping businesses of all sizes — from sole owner-operators to large multi-site organisations — take control of their health and safety systems and meet their obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA).  We focus on demystifying health and safety and building internal capability to put you in control of your health safety.

Many business owners and managers recognise the importance of safety but struggle with the processes and documentation required to stay compliant. Our tailored health and safety services give you the tools, systems, and support you need to record activities, manage risks, and protect your team. With our guidance, you can focus on growing your business while we help you navigate compliance and safety requirements with confidence.

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When you deal with Northland Safety you are dealing with a qualified HASANZ registered Health and Safety Consultant.  Andy holds NZISM Professional level accreditation (we're not just a member) and is a Certified IOSH member. Rest easy knowing you're on the right track with expert advice! Stay Safe with Northland Safety – Your local Partner in Health and Safety.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation with a trusted health and safety consultant and take the first step toward a safer, more compliant workplace

Workplace Risk Assessment and Safety Risk Management

At Northland Safety, we believe risk analysis is the foundation of an effective health and safety management system. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), every business must identify the risks present in their workplace and put effective measures in place to prevent harm. The first step is understanding those risks — and that’s where we come in. Our experienced health and safety consultants work alongside you to complete a thorough risk assessment, then help implement practical, effective controls to manage them. The goal is simple: making sure every member of your team goes home safe and healthy at the end of every shift.

ISO 45001-Based Safety Management Plans - customised to your workplace

Your Safety Management Plan (SMP) is the blueprint for running an effective Health and Safety Management System (SMS) in your business. It sets out the policies, processes, and procedures you’ll use to manage workplace safety — including your risk register, safe operating procedures, staff training and inductions, communication protocols, emergency procedures, and your incident reporting and investigation process.

A well-designed SMP also defines who is responsible for safety, their specific responsibilities, your business’s health and safety goals, and how progress will be monitored to keep you on track. The level of detail will depend on your business size and risk profile — for example, an owner-operator in a low-risk environment will have a simpler plan than a large organisation in a high-risk industry. They are adapted specifically to your business based on the equipment and materials you use, the nature of your work, and the environment you operate in. There is no one-size-fits-all in health and safety. We'll work with you to establish a system that works for your business and your people. We utilize world-leading health and safety applications and also provide paper documentation for those who prefer a more traditional approach. The most important aspect isn't what system you use; it is that you use the system you have.

At Northland Safety, we create custom Safety Management Plans tailored to your operations, based on ISO 45001 principles — the internationally recognised standard for Safety Management Systems. This means your business gets a robust, practical, and compliant framework to protect your people and meet your legal obligations.

Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Workplace Safety

Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the engine room of your workplace’s safety practices. They provide your team with clear instructions on how to carry out tasks safely, identifying the risks associated with each activity and outlining exactly how to control those risks to prevent harm.

Each SOP breaks a task down into simple, easy-to-follow steps and details any personal protective equipment (PPE) required. They play a vital role in your staff training programme and serve as important documentation of your safety systems.

Well-prepared SOPs not only protect your workers by guiding safe behaviour — they also provide strong evidence of your business’s safety processes and training efforts if an incident occurs, whether it’s due to an employee’s actions or factors outside your control.

We'll help you write SOP's or can you can purchase them from our extensive library at www.safetydocs.co.nz

Emergency Planning

Even with great planning things can go wrong. Mother nature can throw a curve ball, equipment can fail and sometimes people just do stupid things! The General Risk and Workplace Management Regulations (GRWM) requires businesses to have effective emergency management procedures in place. We'll work with you to make sure you've got an effective plan for foreseeable events.

Governance Workshops and Building a Strong Safety Culture

For many businesses, the biggest challenge in workplace safety isn’t creating the system — it’s getting everyone engaged and involved. At Northland Safety, we work alongside you to bring your team on board and foster a genuine safety-first culture.

This can include participating in health and safety meetings, running toolbox talks, delivering tailored governance workshops, and presenting to your workforce on the importance of safety. We focus not only on the how of health and safety but also on the why — because even the most robust system is useless if no one follows it.

We also work directly with your Directors, Board of Directors, or Trustees to ensure they fully understand their responsibilities and duties as Officers under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA). The result is a top-down approach where leadership and workers are aligned, engaged, and committed to keeping everyone safe.

Build Your Health and Safety Capability

Our focus is on building health and safety capability within your business enabling you to take charge of your H&S. That's what the HSWA requires. As well as being certified to New Zealand's highest standards, we also hold international certification meaning we deliver world leading expert guidance. Also qualified in adult learning and teaching, we break it down so it's easy to understand and put in to practice.

Where we Operate:

Northland safety is based in the beautiful Bay of Islands and is your local health and safety advisor for Kerikeri, Paihia, Haruru, Waitangi, Opua, Russell Kororareka, Kawakawa, Kaikohe and the Far North. We also have clients from Kaitaia to Invercargill.