Workplace Health and Safety Fundamentals Training Course (NZ Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
The Workplace health and Safety Fundamentals topic provides an essential understanding of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace, the risk management process, and what employees should expect to find in a safe working environment. The course explores common workplace hazards and offers practical strategies to minimise associated risks, fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing.
This course will take approximately 46 minutes to complete.
Why is the Workplace health and safety fundamentals (NZ) Topic Important?
Every worker in New Zealand has a role to play in maintaining a safe workplace. Yet many injuries occur because people are unaware of their responsibilities or underestimate common hazards such as slips, trips, manual handling, or poor housekeeping.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ) sets out clear duties for both employers (PCBUs) and workers to eliminate or minimise risks as far as reasonably practicable. Failing to do so can result in fines, injuries, or reputational harm.
This course helps organisations meet their legal obligations by ensuring every worker understands how safety responsibilities are shared and how risks are managed effectively.
Who Should Complete this Course
- All employees, contractors, and volunteers working in any New Zealand industry
- Supervisors or team leaders responsible for workplace safety compliance
- Managers seeking to build a positive safety culture
- Anyone wanting to better understand their health and safety duties at work
Topics Covered
- Employer responsibilities for a safe workplace –Understand what organisations (PCBUs) must do to create and maintain safe working environments.
- Your responsibilities for a safe workplace – Learn the legal and practical expectations of workers in preventing injuries and incidents.
- How risk is managed to improve health and safety – Discover how hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled to reduce risk.
- Common hazards in the workplace – Explore typical hazards and how to report and respond to them effectively.
Learner Experience
Learners will experience:
- Fully online and accessible anytime
- Interactive and scenario-based learning
- Self-paced completion (pause/resume anytime)
- Assessment (10-question quiz, 100% pass required)
- Instant digital certificate on completion
- Accessible design (WCAG 2.2 AA compliant; suitable for all literacy levels)
Assessment
A score of 10/10 correct answers is required to pass the course.
Related Courses
- Manual Handling Safety Training Course (NZ Version)
- Managing Slip and Trip Hazards Training Course (NZ Version)
- General Evacuation Training Course (NZ Version)
- Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace Training Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment for Employees and Workers Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (NZ Version)
- Duty of Care for Employees Training Course
- Warden Training 1: Emergency Preparation Training Course
- Risk Management for Workers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Working in Confined Spaces: Control and Vigilance Refresher Training Course
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify key responsibilities of employers and workers under New Zealand law
- Apply safe work practices to prevent incidents and injuries
- Understand how risk management improves health and safety outcomes
- Recognise and respond appropriately to common workplace hazards
- Contribute to a stronger, more proactive safety culture
Organisational Benefits
This training will:
- Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ)
- Reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries and lost-time incidents
- Improve staff awareness and accountability for safety
- Strengthen audit readiness and compliance reporting
- Demonstrate a visible commitment to employee wellbeing and safety culture
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Workplace health and safety fundamentals (NZ) Topic Important?
Every worker in New Zealand has a role to play in maintaining a safe workplace. Yet many injuries occur because people are unaware of their responsibilities or underestimate common hazards such as slips, trips, manual handling, or poor housekeeping.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ) sets out clear duties for both employers (PCBUs) and workers to eliminate or minimise risks as far as reasonably practicable. Failing to do so can result in fines, injuries, or reputational harm.
This course helps organisations meet their legal obligations by ensuring every worker understands how safety responsibilities are shared and how risks are managed effectively.
Who Should Complete this Course
- All employees, contractors, and volunteers working in any New Zealand industry
- Supervisors or team leaders responsible for workplace safety compliance
- Managers seeking to build a positive safety culture
- Anyone wanting to better understand their health and safety duties at work
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Employer responsibilities for a safe workplace –Understand what organisations (PCBUs) must do to create and maintain safe working environments.
- Your responsibilities for a safe workplace – Learn the legal and practical expectations of workers in preventing injuries and incidents.
- How risk is managed to improve health and safety – Discover how hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled to reduce risk.
- Common hazards in the workplace – Explore typical hazards and how to report and respond to them effectively.
Experience
Learner Experience
Learners will experience:
- Fully online and accessible anytime
- Interactive and scenario-based learning
- Self-paced completion (pause/resume anytime)
- Assessment (10-question quiz, 100% pass required)
- Instant digital certificate on completion
- Accessible design (WCAG 2.2 AA compliant; suitable for all literacy levels)
Assessment
A score of 10/10 correct answers is required to pass the course.
Related Courses
- Manual Handling Safety Training Course (NZ Version)
- Managing Slip and Trip Hazards Training Course (NZ Version)
- General Evacuation Training Course (NZ Version)
- Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace Training Course (NZ Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment for Employees and Workers Course (NZ Version)
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (NZ Version)
- Duty of Care for Employees Training Course
- Warden Training 1: Emergency Preparation Training Course
- Risk Management for Workers Training Course (NZ Version)
- Working in Confined Spaces: Control and Vigilance Refresher Training Course
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify key responsibilities of employers and workers under New Zealand law
- Apply safe work practices to prevent incidents and injuries
- Understand how risk management improves health and safety outcomes
- Recognise and respond appropriately to common workplace hazards
- Contribute to a stronger, more proactive safety culture
Organisational Benefits
This training will:
- Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ)
- Reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries and lost-time incidents
- Improve staff awareness and accountability for safety
- Strengthen audit readiness and compliance reporting
- Demonstrate a visible commitment to employee wellbeing and safety culture
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
