19 may 2015 complywith user group presentation
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ComplyWith USER GROUP 19 May 2015
Welcome and introductions
ComplyWith – the April 2015 release
Health & Safety Reforms – update &
draft content
Better board / A & R Committee Reports
ComplyWith – other news & user
discussion
Agenda
...talk about ‘sizzle’
Survey screen = simpler & more elegant
‘Corrective actions’ option
Reporting enhancements
ComplyWith – April 2015 release
Next steps…
UpDater in ComplyWith
Mobile compatibility
Progress new implementation & maintenance module (big job!!!)
ComplyWith Software
Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee report back on the Bill was extended from 30/3 to 29/5/15
MBIE released exposure drafts of ‘phase one' Health and Safety at Work regulations – consultation closed 14/5/15
Still talking passing new Act by end 2015
taking effect during 2016…..
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – Update
Helping our clients know what they need to know …in advance Draft content for H&S draft
legislation = work in progress & will evolve
It provides a ‘heads-up’ on what will be required – not the last word…
All feedback will be gratefully received
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Approach = Pull it all together i.e. new Act,
new regs, & old regs that keep going
Structure it for business Maximise access to guidance Enable Users to ‘pull’ information
they want & simplify presentation
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Structure Unpack the Act & Regs – group
content by activity / subject matter Start with obligations applying to
everyone more specialist work places
‘Overview’ option for some content for lower-risk business
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Structure: Primary Duty of Care Officers – Due diligence duty Worker Engagement Emergency Plans First Aid Falling objects Personal Protective Equipment Facilities Notifiable Work…
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Structure (cont…) Notifiable Events Authorisations Substances Structures Plant Hazardous Atmospheres & Ignition Sources (&
other detailed stuff…) Workers, Self-Employed & Others etc Miscellaneous Duties & Prohibitions
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Maximise Access to Guidance
Draw together NZ guidance from WorkSafe, MBIE, even DoL, EPA etc… & link to it from ‘activities’…
Australian Guidance is invaluable – new NZ law based upon theirs & good resources available
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Enable Users to ‘pull’ through the information they want: Keep the commentaries simple +
utilise embedded links = click through to more detailed information
Reproduce ‘definitions’ + key terms & concepts in our space = vastly improve accessibility & linkability
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Next Steps… Finalise full coverage (firm date & other
info in Newsletter next week) Develop overview & updater to give you
visibility across content & developments Develop ‘checklists’ for content Refine & improve draft content
(feedback please!!!) & Update content as draft laws evolve
Health & Safety Law Reform 2015 – ComplyWith Content
Director feedback = first 2 pages should tell most of the story + make it as easy as possible to understand …
Better Board and A&R Committee Reports
Period CoveredNo. of Roles Reporting
No. of Acts & Regs Covered
No. of Compliance Questions Asked
1 July → 31 Dec 2014 7 39 129
Better Board and A&R Committee Reports
ComplyWith News: Welcome to Hollie, Edwin & Judy New Auckland Office now open
ComplyWith – Other News & Discussion