WELCOME TO OUR WINTER NEWSLETTER
Tēnā koutou katoa
Please send any information or news that you would like included in the next edition to gwandkg@gmail.com, news@hfesnz.org.nz or admin@hfesnz.org.nz
Ngā mihi nui
Karen Goodfellow, HFESNZ Editor
A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR
Kia ora koutou,
This will be my final update as Chair. At our AGM scheduled for Thursday 15 June at 1pm (online), I will be stepping down as Chair and making way for new leadership. We will be inducting a new executive (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary) but those of us vacating executive roles will continue to help out in other capacities.
A reminder, all HFESNZ members are welcome to attend the AGM. If you are new to the society, we encourage you to get involved. The AGM includes the necessary formalities, but in keeping with our recent tradition we will be ending with a member presentation and then saving some time for informal chatter and networking.
We are currently seeking several new committee members, including for the following specific roles:
- General committee members – new members welcome! It's a great stepping stone to future leadership roles within the society.
- Secretary – open to any HFESNZ member.
- HFESNZ representative to HASANZ Governance Group.
- Chair – open to any HFESNZ member but ideally someone with committee experience. (Nomination received)
- Treasurer – open to any HFESNZ member. (Nomination received)
- PAB convenor – should be a certified professional member of HFESNZ with recent PAB experience. (Nomination received)
If you are interested but want more information, feel free to contact me at chair@hfesnz.org.nz. If you would like a copy of the nomination form, please email Carole at admin@hfesnz.org.nz.
Shortly after the AGM we will also be having our conference in Arrowtown, 5-7 July. Our conference committee have been hard at work, arranging a fabulous line-up of presentations including multiple international visitors. For more info, please visit https://hfesnz.org.nz/2023-annual-conference/
As I wrap up my term as Chair I would like to thank everyone who has supported me in this role for the past two years, especially our incredible Committee and PAB members. It has certainly been an interesting few years, and it has not been easy, but the Society has achieved some great things especially through the Workforce Development Project and I'm looking forward to seeing what the new executive make happen.
Ngā mihi nui,
Vanessa Beanland
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Kia ora koutou,
Just a short update, as we are currently planning for two upcoming events: our AGM in June and our conference in July.
The AGM will be held online, Thursday, 15 June 2023 at 1:00pm. All HFESNZ members are welcome to attend.
The AGM is when existing committee members and office bearers step down, and new committee members are elected. We are currently seeking several new committee members, including for the following specific roles:
- Chair – open to any HFESNZ member but ideally someone with committee experience.
- Treasurer – open to any HFESNZ member; need to have some money sense and as it involves checking/authorising financials and dealing with our internet banking (with assistance/backup from other committee members).
- Secretary – open to any HFESNZ member.
- HFESNZ representatives to work with HASANZ committees – this would ideally suit a professional member who has or is interested in registering with HASANZ.
- PAB convenor – must be a certified professional member of HFESNZ with recent PAB experience.
- PAB assessors – must be certified or associate professional member of HFESNZ. New professional members are welcome to sign up.
If you’re not ready to take on any of these roles yet, but would be interested in future, you can also start as a general committee member. If you are interested, drop me a line at chair@hfesnz.org.nz
Finally, don’t forget that registration and abstract submission for our July conference in Arrowtown is now open! For more info please see https://hfesnz.org.nz/2023-annual-conference/
Ngā mihi nui,
Vanessa Beanland
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
We have welcomed one new member to the Society since our last newsletter.
- Michelle Priemus
- Kelsi Wallace
- Meredith Rookes
- Billie Petty
If you have not received your membership renewal invoice, please email admin@hfesnz.org.nz and a copy can be emailed to you. Thanks!
PAB
The remaining 2023 PAB assessment date is the 3rd October. Please note that those applying must send all material to the Convenor at least 3 weeks ahead of the named dates to give the assessors time to read the material before the meeting. The HFESNZ encourages all qualified HFE practitioners to work towards Professional Membership and to contact the Convenor at profmember@hfesnz.org.nz for more information.
Rachel Gordon
HASANZ
HASANZ AGM will be held on 27th July in Wellington.
What should be the future focus of HASANZ in collaboration with associations?
At the last GG meeting it was decided that all members would go back to their associations and ask what they think HASANZ should concentrate on, in terms of how they envisage HASANZ enabling Association members through collaboration. Please feed-back to admin@HFESNZ.org.nz any suggestion you have.
Strategy
HASANZ Strategy development continues. Wil be available shortly.
Areas under discussion are;
Seeking suggested additions to the ACC list of occupational diseases
The Minister for ACC announced a review of Schedule 2 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 (the AC Act). Schedule 2 provides a route for a person to access ACC cover for certain work-related gradual process, disease, or infection injuries.
The Government is seeking suggestions for potential additions to the list of occupational diseases in Schedule 2, via a public consultation. If you are interested in submitting, visit the
MBIE website. Any questions about the submission process should be directed to ACregs@mbie.govt.nz.
ACC Recovery at Work- Upcoming Launch
ACC is preparing to launch a campaign from June focused promoting the benefits of recovery at work to employers and injured employees. Recovery at work for non-complex injuries (such as sprains and strains) is beneficial for all parties. For businesses it can mean holding on to key skills and expertise, while the injured employee can recover faster and also earn 100% of their pre-injury income through ACC’s weekly compensation and pay for productive hours. The campaign is centred around the concept ‘Teamwork makes recovery work’ and the roles the employer, employee and their health provider play in the process. ACC is producing three instructional videos, resources, and a campaign page on its website which make the process simple to follow for all parties.
ACC is interested in understanding what communication channels may be available from June onwards to share these resources in a meaningful and useful way for your membership, including requirements and deadlines. This might include, but not limited to, social media, newsletters, speaking opportunities or webinars.
ACC Launched new online wellbeing module for farmers and growers
ACC’s partner Farmstrong has created a series of free online wellbeing modules called ‘Calmer Farmer’ for injured farmers and growers to understand and track their own wellbeing and risks of accidents on the job. For more information visit the Farmstrong website.
Toitū te Waiora Occupational Health and Safety skill standards reference group
In May 2023, Toitū te Waiora will be developing Occupational Health and Safety skill standards to be listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework. These standards will replace the currently listed Occupational Health and Safety unit standards for which Toitū te Waiora is the standards setting body.
Factsheets
The fact sheets are now up on the website. https://www.hasanz.org.nz/hasanz-resources/
HASANZ Conference
The conference evaluation reflects that the conference was the success we all experienced. 18 – 20 September 2024 pencilled in at Te Papa and Takina (the new conference centre across the road from Te Papa).
HASANZ Register Audit
The first audit has begun, people impacted have been notified and Ruth has begun passing on the profile reviews to Associations ahead of schedule.
Reminder- Opportunity Melanoma Workplace Education
Melanoma NZ have a new course and have asked that you all receive the following, it may be useful to some of your associations: For more information, visit www.melanoma.org.nz/education
Reminder- Better Governance Project Update
You may be aware that the project aims to enhance boards’ and officers’ understanding of health, safety and wellbeing governance. It is being undertaking in the context of flatlining improvements in performance, and an increased focus by Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa - WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) on officers, and those leading businesses and organisations. The project is an initiative led by the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum and General Managers’ Safety Forum. It has support and subject matter expert representation from the Institute of Directors and WorkSafe, and is WorkSafe funded.
The final report includes our vision for health and safety governance, and principles that can support boards, officers and leaders turn that vision into action. These are koha (an offering) from the team that you can consider and use now. The report also contains our findings and recommended actions to improve health and safety governance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
All our reports, and their summaries, are available on the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum website at this link. Please share them with anyone you think may have an interest in the project, and in taking action to improve health and safety governance.
Reminder- Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Strategy 2023–2033
The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) endorses the vision of safe and healthy work for all Australians in the new Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Strategy 2023–2033.
Anyone interested can read the strategy here.
Reminder- MBIE Hazardous Substances
MBIE have confirmed that there is no review of the HSNO Act in the works but one of the potential next areas for regulatory review in the H&S regulations system is the Hazardous substances regulations.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
Healthcare Ergonomics Cluster
Networking activities continue for this cluster as the benefits of HFE are beginning to be realised more broadly across healthcare and related organisations.
Next webinar
Wednesday 20th September
Dan Nathan-Roberts, Acting Manager, Health and Safety by Design, WorkSafe
Please email Karen Goodfellow (gwandkg@gmail.com) or Fiona Trevelyan (fiona.trevelyan@aut.ac.nz) if you are interested in joining the group.
INTERNATIONAL ERGONOMICS ASSOCIATION
IEA Webinar: Paul Salmon on Artificial Intelligence - June 28
Paul Salmon will be discussing the challenges for the future of work that will result from the application of artificial intelligence.
The webinar will be on June 28 at 8am UTC and will be uploaded to the IEA youtube channel afterwards.
For more information and to register, click here
EVENTS AND COURSES
HFESNZ CONFERENCE - 5-7 JULY 2023
The HFESNZ Conference will be hosted at the Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown this year. The theme for this year’s conference is “Serving people and the impact human factors and ergonomics can make".
This is how our conference resort venue is currently looking, -6 this morning so pack you woollen socks, gloves and hats. The conference committee team is busy finalising all the details and are very excited to finally welcome all our delegates. Numbers have surpassed our expectations and all registrations will be closing on 19th June (less than 2 weeks) from now. Millbrook have advised that they will be closing off the HFESNZ accommodation package on Friday 9th so get in and book now. Early bird tickets are still available until June 13 (next Tuesday). The conference presentation programme and presenter bios can be found here
For more information on the conference and to register, click here
For more information visit https://hfesnz.org.nz/2023-annual-conference/
Safeguard New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards 2023 – June 20
The gala dinner and awards presentation will be hosted at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland
For more information and to book tickets, click here
Safeguard National Health & Safety Conference 2023 – June 20 to 21
The theme for this year’s conference is “Agents of Change” and will be hosted at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.
The conference will feature a combination of speakers and workshops, for more information and to register, click here
GENERAL NEWS
HFESA Podcasts
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia has produced podcasts featuring HFESA President Sharon Todd in conversation with experts on a range of HFE topics including good work design with Elise Crawford BA, BOHS, GCTerEd, PhD (Human Factors); User-Centred Design with Sara Pazell BAppSci(OT), MBA, PhD, and CPE; and a three part series on automated and autonomous vehicle design and use with Emeritus Professor Michael Regan PhD, FACRS, MHFESA.
CLASSIFIED
Dohrmann Consulting: Full Time Senior Ergonomist
Dohrmann Consulting is a Human factors and ergonomics consulting firm in Melbourne. They are looking for a full time Senior Ergonomist who’s experienced in workplace assessment, user-centred design, incident investigation, human factors, and creative problem solving.
For more information on the position, click here, or apply through seek.co.au
