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How to Prepare for an NZGAP Audit (Without Paperwork Chaos)

Information Currency Disclaimer: This guide is based on publicly available NZGAP programme information. ThinkSafe is a health and safety documentation platform and does not provide NZGAP certification or audit services.If you're facing an NZGAP audit, the biggest challenge usually isn't the work you do on the orchard or vineyard — it's proving it.Many growers with safe operations still receive corrective actions when documentation is missing, inconsistent, or hard to produce during the audit.T...

Help Creating a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) That Actually Works in NZ

If you’re looking for help with a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), you’re not alone.Many New Zealand contractors and builders are required to provide an SSSP for:a new construction project,a principal or client request,pre-qualification or tendering,or site access approval.The challenge is that most SSSPs exist only as documents, not as tools that are actually used on site.This guide explains how to create an SSSP that works in practice, not just one that ticks a compliance box....

Why Health & Safety Prequalifications Fail (and How to Fix It)

Failing a health and safety prequalification is frustrating — especially when you know you're running a safe business. In most cases, failure has nothing to do with unsafe work. It comes down to how evidence is captured, presented, and maintained over time.This costs time, money, and contract opportunities — especially when the fix is often simpler than businesses realise.Here are the most common reasons prequalifications fail in New Zealand — and what actually fixes them....

Health & Safety Prequalification in New Zealand: How the System Works

Health and safety prequalification is widely used in New Zealand to help clients, principals, and procurement teams assess whether a business has effective health and safety systems in place before work is awarded.While different schemes and platforms exist, the underlying purpose of prequalification is consistent: to provide independent assurance that a business understands its risks and is operating appropriate health and safety systems in practice.This resource explains how health and safety ...

Why Offline Safety Apps Matter for NZ Construction Sites

“Our safety app works on mobile devices!”That’s the sales pitch for most health and safety software. What they don’t mention: it only works when you have an internet connection.For New Zealand businesses with workers in remote locations—construction sites, forestry operations, rural manufacturing, civil works, agriculture—this isn’t just inconvenient. It’s a deal-breaker.Here’s why offline capability isn’t optional for NZ worksites....

Why Paper Safety Systems Cost You More Than $59/Month

"We don't have budget for safety software."We hear this regularly from NZ businesses still managing health and safety with paper forms, Word documents, and filing cabinets. The thinking goes: paper is free, so why pay $649/year for software?Here's the reality: Your current "free" paper system is probably costing you $3,000-10,000+ per year in hidden costs.Let me show you the actual math....

Best Health & Safety Apps NZ | Complete Comparison

Information Currency Disclaimer: This comparison was compiled in December 2025 based on publicly available information from competitor websites, pricing pages, and trial signups. Competitor offerings, pricing, and features may change. We recommend verifying current details directly with each provider before making purchasing decisions. ThinkSafe information is current as of publication. Last updated: January 2026. Competitor information will be verified and updated quarterly. If you notice outda...