The Health and Safety Hub

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.

The Health and Safety Hub is a business podcast hosted by EMA, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

EMA hosts The Health and Safety Hub, a business show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  #29 | Tackling Workplace Harm: Introducing the Harm Reduction Hub

  Sep 29, 202620 minS1

  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 injuries cost ACC more than $815 million in 2025, while workplace harm contributes to an estimated $2 billion in lost productivity every year. In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub , EMA Health & Safety Advisor Rebekah Stephens j oins host Kevin Chambers to explore why workplace harm remains such a persistent challenge, the barriers businesses face, and how organisations can move beyond compliance and box-ticking to practical, people-focused harm prevention. They discuss the Harm Reduction Hub, powered by the EMA, a community-driven platform designed to help businesses prevent harm before it happens. Bringing together expert guidance, practical tools, training, real-world case studies and peer learning, the Hub aims to make health and safety simpler, more accessible and more effective for businesses of every size. It is a place where leaders can find answers, build capability and take meaningful action to create healthier, safer workplaces. Explore the Harm Reduction Hub: harmreductionhub.co.nz This podcast series is proudly produced in partnership with nib .

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  Episode #28

  #28 | Health, Safety and Productivity: Why Early Intervention Matters

  Sep 22, 202617 minS1

  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 Habit Health’s experience supporting businesses across New Zealand, Scott discusses injury management, mental wellbeing, occupational health, and why early intervention can make a significant difference to recovery and return-to-work outcomes. The conversation also explores the challenges of an ageing workforce, changing employee expectations around wellbeing, and the practical steps employers can take to support healthier, safer and more productive workplaces Information on the EMA’s health and safety training courses and consulting can be found here . The Health and Safety Hub is the official podcast for the National Safety Show 2026 . This podcast series is proudly produced in partnership with nib .

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  Episode #27

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

  Sep 15, 202623 minS1

  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, about the practical steps his organisation is taking to improve forklift safety. From speed limiters and proximity sensors to driver competency, load management and warehouse design, Raman shares real-world insights from a busy manufacturing environment. Whether you're responsible for health and safety, manage a warehouse, or operate forklifts yourself, this episode offers valuable lessons for creating a safer workplace. Raman is a graduate of the EMA’s NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6), the country’s only face-to-face NZQA Level 6 programme for health and safety professionals. More information on the EMA’s health and safety training courses can be found here . The Health and Safety Hub is the official podcast for the National Safety Show 2026 . This podcast series is proudly produced in partnership with nib .

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  Episode #26

  #26 | What Brown M&M's Can Teach Us About Safety Culture

  Sep 8, 202617 minS1

  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 surprising link between the famous "brown M&M" story and workplace safety culture. Together, they explore why people often make different risk decisions at work than they do at home, and how organisations can create a culture where safe behaviours become the norm. It's a practical and engaging discussion on moving beyond systems and procedures to influence the everyday choices that keep people safe. Damian is a facilitator of the EMA’s health and safety training courses; more information on these courses can be found here . This podcast series is proudly produced in partnership with nib .

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  Episode #25

  #25 | Brooke van Velden on the Future of Workplace Health and Safety

  Sep 1, 202620 minS1

  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 Zealand workplaces. The Minister explains the thinking behind recent changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act, the shift towards focusing on critical risks, and the role approved codes of practice will play in helping businesses meet their obligations. The discussion also explores workplace culture, reducing unnecessary compliance, and the practical steps needed to improve New Zealand's health and safety performance. At the time of publication, the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act is scheduled to come into force on 1 April 2027. The EMA is conducting a series of seminars in different locations through September for small business owners, directors, CEOs and health and safety professionals, to help them understand what the amendments really mean for business. To register for the roadshow seminars, please go to EMA Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act Roadshow - EMA - Employers and Manufacturers Association Information on the EMA’s health and safety training courses can be found here . This podcast series is proudly produced in partnership with nib .

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