Just some ideas Alex. 1- Critical risk control activity (training, assessments done, team talks etc.), 2- Lessons learned from incidents, accidents etc., 3 - Improvements implemented. Also the board may be more informed and motivated by stories and actions to prevent injuries going forward rather than statistical measurement and benchmarking from the past.

Have you sounded out the NZ Occupational Health Nurses Assn for workplace hearing screening training. What do they recommend?
https://www.nzohna.org.nz/

Some interesting background info on this matter to help you decide Janet.
https://www.drivingtests.co.nz/resources/fire-extinguisher-company-vehicle/#:~:text=Passenger%20service%20vehicles%20with%20more,carry%20a%20first%20aid%20kit.

The paradox of our times is that we have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgement; more experts, but less solutions. Just saying!

Maybe this sheds some more light on one's understanding of implications under 4 Acts, a Bill of Rights re refusal of medical treatment and the General Risk & Workplace Mgmt Regs.
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/monitoring/health-monitoring-fs/
Agree with Steve these matters are best sorted at employment.

Could be worth trialing this Stuart.

Good on you @MattD2 for calling out the 'elephant in the room'.

Hi Rachael. The Worksafe NZ tool on this matter provides a guide. I tested it on your scenario and it said not reportable. https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/notifications/notifiable-event/

Good question Bree. To kick off check this out. https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/units/pdf/29315.pdf
then customise to include their role in your OHS management system resource needs in relation to training and role KPI's. They will also need some specific business related coaching as to what they should be doing, when and how. They can be a great resource if a positive support strategy is developed.

Wow what a cracker piece to end the year on Sheri. The 70/20/10 model is so applicable to this space.

Lucille. I have a library of 18 books on health & safety. This is the one I'd recommend you get first. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1724180231

Yep - good stuff Paul.

Jo Moar: Many of the so called 'HSR's' I see in companies are actually health & safety committee volunteers. Suggest reviewing if they have been formally elected by their peers to act in a legal capacity as their health & safety representative to Management. If not, you can access the unit standard and pass on anything relevant to assist their contribution and effectiveness as a committee rep for their teams.

Pickle games and now Meerkats ! - I genuinely feel for the WorkSafe frontline who are surely embarrassed by their management and whoever is advising them.

Hi Mr Ed, a horse is a horse of course of course. He cannot smoke inside a workplace - it's illegal. Go to the Smokefree Environments Act - it gives you advice on what to do - http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1990/0108/latest/DLM223191.html?search=ta_act_S_ac%40ainf%40anif_an%40bn%40rn_25_a&p=2

You may find some helpful contacts from here Louise - https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/hazardous-substances/certification-authorisation-approvals-and-licensing/certification-of-sites/

You're on to it Sheri, agree entirely - my case study observations as well.

Nice work here Sheri, a positive and refreshing initiative that I believe will help work teams to own their risks and develop effective solutions to manage them. Look forward to your case study and facilitation guide for those struggling with this (hint, hint) Nadine - good on you for putting this out there.

I accept what you say as a mantra Andrew. However, as a qualified OHS auditor, I would expect all auditors to have the integrity and knowledge to look way past the paperwork "as planned" and seek to confirm actual processes "as done" through observations and interviews. Paperwork can easily create an illusion of safety.

I'm good to stand with you on this soapbox Sheri.