Recent case law and the proposed reforms – cones of shame or cause for concern?
What should the insurance market make of recent health and safety cases and the proposed reforms – is there cause for concern? Join us for an insightful webinar exploring two significant health and safety decisions: Maritime NZ v Gibson and Whakaari White Island Limited v WorkSafe NZ. We will discuss the health and safety responsibilities of officers and landowners, and the proposed government reforms and their potential impact on these recent decisions. You will hear insights and perspectives direct from the regulator WorkSafe NZ, specialist health and safety lawyers, and business leaders.
Speakers:
Convenor: Olivia Lund, Partner, Duncan Cotterill
Regulator: Ally Simpson, Principal Legal Advisor, WorkSafe NZ and Tracey Conlon, WorkSafe NZ
Business leader: Francois Barton, Chief Executive, Business Leaders Health and Safety Forum
Lawyer: Brad Alcorn, Partner, Fee Langstone
Key Topics:
Officer due diligence duties: A detailed analysis of the prosecution by Maritime NZ of the former CEO of Ports of Auckland, Tony Gibson, and the lessons learned from this high-profile case.
Landowner obligations: Insights from the successful appeal of Whakaari Management Limited’s conviction as a landowner in relation to the White Island eruption. Learn about the High Court’s decision and its impact on landowner responsibilities.
Proposed health and safety reforms: highlights of the recent proposed health and safety reforms announced by the government and how they aim to clarify the responsibilities of landowners in respect of recreational activities on their land and the officer due diligence obligations as they apply to governance and management.
