New tool launched as groundbreaker for health & safety

July 14, 2015 Media release

New industry tool launched as groundbreaker for health & safety

With changes coming as the new Health and Safety Reform Bill works its way through Parliament, the building and construction industry faces a potentially tricky path ahead in adapting to the new legislation. However, this is being made considerably easier thanks to a new electronic tool to guide industry members every step of the way.

Called SafetyMate, the tool is an electronic health and safety platform designed for builders, plumbers, electricians and all sub-trades. SafetyMate can be downloaded as an app, which means it can go with the user on-site to help track every item of compliance required to achieve a safer site, while helping with meeting legal obligations.

The Health and Safety Reform Bill is on course to be passed into legislation in the second half of 2015 and is set to change and tighten New Zealand health and safety law. SafetyMate helps guide and sort out these safety requirements, including provisions for sub-contractors and other visitors to site. The electronic platform is linked to full accident support and management via 0800 723 368 (0800 SAFEM8).

Both sub-contractors and building companies are being offered a free 30-day trial of SafetyMate. Building companies will benefit from sites being able to be created and maintained, and from real-time tracking of who is signed in and inducted on-site. Staff can also report hazards, incidents and toolbox meetings on-site via their mobile device.

Jeet Walavalkar of SafetyMate says: “SafetyMate is designed to keep industry members ahead of the latest regulations and safety requirements, using the very best technology. We are launching the platform because we recognise the need for a fast, efficient and effective service, and we are excited about the benefits it will have to the industry as a whole.”

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