Health and Safety Duties - An Introduction 2025 - 26 March 2025 (On Demand)

A high-level overview of duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and recurring legal issues -  designed to help organizations understand their responsibilities and for lawyers to provide guidance to their clients. 

This webinar is aimed at those who are new to health and safety, or for those who are looking for a refresh of the legal basics.

For Organizations:

• Understanding Duties: This document explains who has a duty (i.e., the duty holders), the scope of those legal duties, and how these duties relate to each other. This will help your organization ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Key Principles and Issues: It discusses key statutory principles and recurring legal issues, providing practical examples to help your organization identify common challenges.
• Core Provisions: By attending the webinar, your organization will gain an understanding of the core statutory provisions and legal principles under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, which is essential for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

For Lawyers and Advisors:

• Guidance for Clients: This document serves as a valuable resource for lawyers to guide their clients through the complexities of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. It covers who has a duty, the scope of those duties, and how they interrelate, enabling lawyers to provide informed advice.
• Legal Basics: The webinar is aimed at those new to health and safety or those looking for a refresh of the legal basics. It will equip lawyers with the knowledge needed to advise clients on compliance and best practices.
• Practical Examples: The inclusion of practical examples will help lawyers illustrate key points to their clients, making the legal concepts more accessible and easier to understand.

ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE

26 March 2025

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Attendees will have an understanding of the core statutory provisions and legal principles under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

SUITED TO

Lawyers, health and safety advisors, employment advisors, and employers.

PRESENTER

Sid Wellik, Special Counsel, Oceanlaw New Zealand.

Based in Nelson, Sid Wellik is both a Special Counsel at Oceanlaw New Zealand and a Principal at Hamish.Fletcher Lawyers. Sid has been in legal practice for over 20 years and has been advising on health and safety for over 10 years. His previous roles include Chief Legal Advisor at both WorkSafe New Zealand and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, as well as Manager Legal Services at Maritime New Zealand (the maritime health and safety regulator). Sid has also worked at ANZ Bank, Crown Law, and the Civil Aviation Authority.

His previous work includes legal oversight of the Whakaari – White Island prosecution (WorkSafe New Zealand), advice during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding front-line firefighters (at Fire and Emergency) and advising on the response to the MV Rena oil spill (at Maritime New Zealand).