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The Health and Safety Hub

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#32 | Workplace Bullying: The Legal Risks Every Employer Needs to Understand

October 20, 2026 · 24 min

What constitutes workplace bullying, and what should employers do when concerns are raised? In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, host Kevin Chambers speaks with Matt Dearing, EMA's Head of Legal and General Coun…
#31 | Skin Cancer in New Zealand: A Simple Check That Could Save a Life

October 13, 2026 · 15 min

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, making prevention and early detection more important than ever. In this episode, Kevin Chambers speaks with Sam Aldred from MoleMap NZ about the value…
#30 | Invisible Hazards: Understanding Industrial Laser Safety

October 6, 2026 · 21 min

Lasers are becoming increasingly common in New Zealand workplaces, but many businesses may not fully understand the risks that come with them. In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, Rebekah Stephens sits down with…
#29 | Tackling Workplace Harm: Introducing the Harm Reduction Hub

September 29, 2026 · 20 min

New Zealand continues to sit near the top of the OECD workplace harm rankings for all the wrong reasons. Our workplace harm rate is 52% higher than Australia's. Seventy workers lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2024. Workplace…
#28 | Health, Safety and Productivity: Why Early Intervention Matters

September 22, 2026 · 17 min

In this episode of the Health and Safety Hub, Kevin Chambers talks with Scott Jacobs, Chief Customer Officer at Habit Health, about the growing connection between workplace health, safety and productivity. Drawing on Hab…

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# 27 | Forklift Safety in Action: Lessons from the Factory Floor

September 16, 2026 · 23 min

Forklifts are the backbone of many New Zealand workplaces, but they also bring significant safety risks. In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, Kevin Chambers talks with Raman Singh, QHSE Manager at Pharmapac, abo…
#26 | What Brown M&M's Can Teach Us About Safety Culture

September 8, 2026 · 17 min

Why did legendary rock band Van Halen insist on a bowl of M&M's with all the brown ones removed? In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, Kevin Chambers speaks with HR educator and podcaster Damian Treanor about the…
#25 | Brooke van Velden on the Future of Workplace Health and Safety

September 1, 2026 · 20 min

In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, EMA's Paul Jarvie speaks with Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Hon Brooke van Velden about the government's health and safety reforms and what they mean for New Zeala…
#24 | Brightcore Drivers: Making the Invisible Visible in Workplace Health and Safety

August 25, 2026 · 26 min

Mental fatigue and psychosocial risks are often harder to spot than physical hazards. In this episode, Tracy Meyer of Bright Teams explains how the Brightcore Drivers framework helps leaders better understand individual…
#23 | Health and Safety as a Profession: Why Accreditation Matters

August 18, 2026 · 29 min

Health and safety is no longer just part of someone's job. It's a growing profession with clear career pathways, recognised qualifications and industry accreditation. In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, Kevin C…
#22 | It Happened There. Could It Happen Here? Lessons from the Rust Tragedy

August 11, 2026 · 23 min

What can New Zealand workplaces learn from the fatal shooting on the set of the film Rust? Kevin Chambers talks with health and safety professional Brent Sutton about why serious incidents are often the result of system…
#21 | Managing Aggression at Work: Practical De-escalation Strategies

August 4, 2026 · 24 min

In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, the EMA's Kevin Chambers talks with health and safety professional Keith Robinson about how organisations can better protect workers from aggression, abuse and other psychoso…

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About the show

The EMA’s Health and Safety Hub shares real stories and honest conversations from people working at the coalface of health and safety. As one of New Zealand’s largest NZQA accredited health and safety training providers, the EMA supports organisations with specialist consulting, a dedicated Safety AdviceLine, and a Safety Culture Programme that strengthens everyday workplace behaviours, attitudes, and decisions from leadership to the frontline. The podcast series is proudly produced in partnership with nib.