Road transport safety programme HARMfree Transport and Logistics is celebrating the successful roll-out of its “connect events” designed to support health and safety champions in the industry.
The inaugural connect event, supported by transport bodies New Zealand Trucking Association (NTA) and National Road Carriers (NRC), was held on July 25 at NTA’s offices in Christchurch.
The event was described as a “tremendous success”, offering a platform for industry peers to network, share experiences, and explore crucial health, safety, and well-being issues.
It saw a “fantastic turnout of attendees from across the industry sectors, eager to engage and collaborate, highlighting the industry’s commitment to improving workplace health and safety”, NTA says.
A key highlight of the event was an insightful presentation by Kelly McLuckie from Success Formula. With over 20 years of experience in transport, logistics, and construction, McLuckie helps organisations understand and develop their team and culture, plan and manage change, and provide leadership training.
Her talk focused on good work design and effectively bringing about behaviour change within teams. McLuckie’s expertise and engaging delivery sparked meaningful discussions and generated ideas for implementing these concepts in various workplaces.
“Attendees left the event with smiles on their faces and a wealth of valuable HARMfree resources to bring back to their organisations.
“The session was marked by high levels of interaction and engagement, with participants learning about the numerous benefits of joining HARMfree for free. The event also featured a selection of delicious healthy food and refreshments, adding to the overall positive experience,” NTA says.
HARMfree programme manager John Sansom says the team was thrilled with the success of the event are already looking forward to the next one scheduled to take place in Auckland on August 28.
“Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the HARMfree Connect event a memorable and impactful experience.
“Your active participation and enthusiasm are what make these events truly valuable. We are excited to continue this journey of promoting health, safety, and well-being within our industry,” Sansom says.
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