Beyond the Box Ticking: Join the Conversation- Health and Safety Webinar
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NZST
Fees/Admission

Description
Join Wellington Business Chamber for a practical kōrero with Damon Jacobson, Human Resources and Health and Safety Management Consultant at Business Central, about transforming your health and safety committee and how to take it from being a compliance exercise to an asset that is valued by your organisation.
If your health and safety committee is struggling to gain traction, you're not alone. Many organisations find themselves with willing volunteers who are struggling to balance committee responsibilities with their day jobs.
Damon will share his insights into building committees that work smarter, not harder. Why Attend? This is your chance to reset if you have got a health and safety committee that is more about taking meeting minutes than meaningful action. Learn how to create a self-sustaining committee that doesn't rely on Herculean effort from overloaded team members.
You will discover practical ways to
• Make the most of your committee's time and energy.
• Keep momentum going between meetings.
• Turn mandatory meetings into valuable conversations.
• Create buy-in across your organisation.
• Set up systems that keep running even when key people move on.
About the Speaker
Damon Jacobson has helped organisations across Aotearoa create health and safety polices that actually work. Known for his engaging, no-nonsense style, he brings real-world experience in turning compliance requirements into genuine workplace improvements. He specialises in helping busy teams find practical ways to make health and safety a part of their everyday mahi.
This event is part of the Join the Conversation Series
Join the Conversation is a long-term event series that dives into the topics that matter most to the business community. We’re not just here to talk; we’re creating a space where experts and peers come together to tackle crucial issues, with an emphasis on keeping it engaging and friendly. This chapter covers essential topics for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, breaking it down into a series of conversations designed to inspire and inform.