Navigating Health and Safety, an Update
SAVE THE DATE!
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The Southland Business Chamber and Institute of Directors (IoD) invite you to attend a Health and Safety Update with Melissa Vining and Janet Copeland. .
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Duration
Two hours
Guest Speakers – Melissa Vining and Janet Copeland
Melissa Vining
Melissa is an experienced human resources consultant with over 20 years working in management, human resources and as a health and safety specialist.
Currently managing the Human Resources and Health & Safety Consulting team, Melissa has held key management roles with reputable New Zealand companies which led her to specialise in human resources and health and safety across all levels.
Melissa specialises in health and safety. She is a competent auditor of health and safety systems and can facilitate the development and implementation of health and safety management systems. Melissa is a member of NZISM, HRINZ and NZIPIM.
Melissa has a special interest in the agricultural sector having previously owned and directed dairy farms.
Professional Background
- Diploma in Human Resources Management,
- NEBOSH International General Certificate
- ICAM Investigation Training
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Janet Copeland
Janet is the Managing Partner of Copeland Ashcroft.
With over 25 years’ experience in employment and health and safety law, Janet also has extensive governance experience having been involved in governance roles across a range of sectors including national sporting codes, netball franchises, tertiary education and local government.
Janet has significant experience in the aged care, transport, tourism, education, construction, health, non-profit, agriculture, local government, trades and professional services areas.
For all of her career Janet has assisted employers in collective bargaining with unions and is very experienced in providing strategic industrial relations advice and representation. She has handled health and safety prosecutions and sentencing as well as supporting clients through WorkSafe investigations. Her regular appearances in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court mean she is well placed to advise on all employment law related matters.
Janet holds a certificate in workplace investigations from the Association of Workplace Investigators, and has significant experience in conducting and advising on investigations.
