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Safety is a core value and is the foundation of everything we do

For our people, this means 'be mindful, be present, be safe'.

He taonga ko tahi manaaki tatau katoa.

What is precious to one we must all take care of, and protect and treasure.

We protect ourselves and look out for those around us.

'Be mindful, be present, be safe'

We'll achieve this through strong and sustainable safety leadership, safe behaviours and continuous, deliberate improvements in our safety systems and processes.

Our people play a vital and responsible role in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. 

They’re trained to identify and manage risks, and report any near misses and incidents found in the workplace.

Safety around the network

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Our safety policy

We're utterly committed to a comprehensive safety policy that includes:

Training - Crews and all staff, including office staff and contractors, receive on-site training and attend annual safety day events. Every staff member will have completed our in-house safety leadership programme by the end of 2017.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All line crews working for us are provided with and required to wear PPE. This includes fire retardant overalls, safety glasses, insulated gloves, safety boots, safety helmets and all other safety equipment required for specific tasks.

Contractual requirements - Every contractor working for us is required to accept and implement our safety standards.

Safe working practices manual and guide - Every worker has a copy of our safe work practices manual and a quick reference pocket guide for use on site.

Our Safety Forums

Details about our approach to safety ownership at Northpower

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Critical Risk Control Management

Learn more about Critical Risk Control Management at Northpower

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An integrated approach

Our goal is to take an integrated holistic approach to safety. As well as a key focus on safe working practices and provision of PPE, well-being is seen as an equally important part of health and safety at Northpower.

All our staff have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and we regularly run information sessions for staff on well-being and stress management.

Other well-being benefits we offer to our people include access to discounted health insurance and eyecare, clothing subsidies and flu vaccinations.

International benchmarking to measure performance

Along with compliance to New Zealand safety standards, we use the international safety benchmark 'Global Safety Index' (GSI) to measure our safety performance, and assessments are done biennially.

Northpower currently ranks above the global industry average but we've a number of initiatives in place to reach a 'high performing' standard in the future.

Leading the industry on safe working practices

We're constantly looking for ways to create a safer workplace and we've been recognised for our innovative approach by receiving a number of industry awards. These include:

2022 Safeguard New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards

  • Engagement Award

2018 Safeguard New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards

  • Judges Special Commendation Award

2018 Transpower Biennial STAR (Safety Thanks and Recognition) Awards:

  • Safety Leadership Award - Individual
  • Supreme Award for Safety Culture

2016 Transpower Biennial STAR (Safety Thanks and Recognition) Awards:

  • Supreme Award - Best Safety Culture
  • Safety Innovation Award
  • Workplace Safety Leadership Award - Individual
  • Additional finalist in the Workplace Safety Leadership Award - Individual
  • Additional finalist in the Supreme Award: Best Safety Culture

2015 Safeguard NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards:

  • Safety By Design Award for the Ladder Safety Device

2014 Safeguard NZ Workplace Health and Safety Awards:

  • Most Influential Employee Award

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If you have any questions about safety at Northpower please get in touch.

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