A Smarter Take on Safety Consulting in the Workplace

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Whether you're running a manufacturing plant, managing a corporate office, or striving to manage risk in forestry, one truth remains consistent: getting health and safety right is non-negotiable. It shields your reputation, keeps your operations compliant and most importantly, assists to keep your team safe. 

That’s why our consulting work is structured into three practical streams: advisory, support, and investigation. Whether you’re building a new system from scratch or rethinking one that could use a little more optimisation, our team assesses where you are at currently and helps you get where you need to go.

Advisory: making safety more strategic 

At +IMPAC, our advisory services are designed to give you clarity, direction, and the confidence that you’re doing the right things to protect your people and fulfil your obligations. Whether you need a high-level strategic review, guidance on a specific issue, or a sounding board for a complex decision, we’re here to help you navigate it.

Our team brings independent expertise and practical insight shaped by years of experience across numerous high-risk industries. We don’t overcomplicate things—we help you understand where you are, what’s required, and how to move forward effectively.

You may only need a single assessment, or you might need coaching, advice, or full system reviews. Whatever the size or scope, our team adapts to what’s right for your business.

Key services include:

• Gap Analysis: Independent review to identify critical risks, system gaps, and priority improvements.

• H&S Management System Review: Evaluation of overall system design, soft skills, and operational effectiveness.

• Health and Safety Audits: Spot checks and pre-audits to test specific areas against performance criteria.

• H&S Assessments: Assessment against prescribed performance criteria in improvement tools such as SafePlus.

• Annual Audits: In-depth review of 11 core elements, supporting governance assurance and planning.

• Critical Risk Reviews: Focused assessment of your highest-risk activities with practical solutions.

Support: practical help when and where you need it

When you need hands-on assistance to manage health and safety across your organisation, +IMPAC provides the extra capability and expertise to keep things running smoothly. From helping build your HSMS to placing skilled H&S specialists into your team, we offer flexible, practical support tailored to your environment.

Whether you're filling a gap, responding to growth, or rolling out a new initiative, our team steps in to help you focus on what matters – keeping people safe and improving capability without disruption. We work across all industries and business sizes, supporting both short and long-term needs.

Our support solutions are designed to strengthen your internal capacity while ensuring key safety processes continue to operate effectively and efficiently. You stay in control, with expert help in your corner.

Support services include:

• Developing H&S Management Systems: Build or refine systems to align with AS/NZ 4801, ISO 45001, or ACC AEP standards, with optional integration into our Risk Manager software for streamlined workflows.

• Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Practical, tailored SOPs that reflect how your business operates and help your people work safely with clarity and confidence.

• Outsourcing – H&S Specialists: Short, medium, or long-term placement of experienced consultants to support projects, fill resourcing gaps, or provide interim leadership.

• Contractor Safety Management: End-to-end contractor prequalification and management through our PREQUAL solution, ensuring you hire safely, and engage with other businesses with suitable levels of capability.

• Training: Tailoring training packages to meet your organisation’s and team members’ needs and lift health and safety capability.
  
  

Investigation: clarity and support when it matters most

When an incident occurs, the pressure to respond quickly and appropriately is immediate. Whether you’re facing regulatory scrutiny, needing expert analysis, or simply unsure of your next step, +IMPAC provides the experience and independence to guide your organisation through the management of the incident.

We offer clear, expert-led investigations designed to identify the casuation factors, assess the implications, and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Our team works confidentially with internal stakeholders, regulators, and legal counsel to ensure nothing is missed or mishandled. 

Every investigation is tailored to your specific circumstances. Whether it’s a one-off internal investigation or part of a wider legal or regulatory process, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Investigation services include:

• Incident Investigation: Independent incident cause analysis with practical recommendations to help prevent recurrence.

• Legal Liability Assessment: Confidential advice and working with your legal team under privilege on your potential liabilities following a serious incident.

• Expert Witness: Provision of formal expert opinion in legal proceedings, whether supporting prosecution or defence, regarding what was reasonably practicable.

• Regulatory and Legal Support: Assistance with regulatory interactions, including communication strategies and connecting you with appropriate legal representation if needed.

Navigating safety with confidence 

Health and safety management isn’t a one-off project. It’s an ongoing responsibility that shifts with your people, your operations, and the risks you face along the way. At +IMPAC, we partner with organisations to provide not just expert advice but real, workable solutions. Whether you need strategic direction, practical support, or guidance through an unexpected event, our team is here to help.

Through our three core consulting streams – advisory, support, and investigation — we help businesses across New Zealand understand their obligations, improve their systems, and protect what matters most. Every service is shaped around your specific needs, not a generic checklist.

If you’re refining your safety systems or building from scratch, we bring the experience and perspective to help you make informed, confident decisions.