Waikato Safety Liaison Group Meeting

This event is about bringing leaders together to network, share ideas and keep up-to-date on health and safety in the industry.
About this Event

Welcome to the Waikato Safety Liaison Group event! Join us at the Hamilton Site Safe office for a session filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

This in-person event is your chance to connect with safety professionals, share best practices, and stay up to date on the latest industry trends.

Don't miss out! Join us for a fantastic session brimming with insightful discussions and valuable networking with fellow safety professionals and our brilliant guest presenters. Grab your spot and get ready to connect!

Presenters:
Scott McLeod, McLeod Cranes (Managing Director)

Experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the transportation/trucking/crane industry. McLeod is a family-owned company specialising in cranes, hiabs, transport, and drilling rig logistics, dedicated to earning unrivalled customer respect and serving as industry leaders in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.

Presenting on Magic Glasses. Magic Glasses gives our people a simple framework:

● See it - recognise risk that has become normalised.

● Question it - do not assume something is safe because it is common, familiar or praised.

● Change it - correct drift before degraded practice becomes the new baseline.

Neil Palmer, Bosch (Service & Training Manager)

Neil Palmer is the Service and Training Manager for Bosch, New Zealand. He brings over 15 years of dedicated service to the company, with more than 35 years of industry experience spanning construction and hardware sectors. Neil’s expertise is deeply rooted in tool technology and particularly in grinder safety. His professional passion centres on advancing education and integrating technology to enhance trade practices. Through his leadership, Neil continues to drive innovation and safety standards, reinforcing Bosch’s commitment to excellence in the New Zealand market.

Presenting on: Grinder Safety.

David Grigor, Workdek (Director)

David has been the owner of the residential construction company Workdek for 28 years. David Grigor is an accomplished construction-industry entrepreneur and safety-innovation leader. As Director of Workdek, he drives a mission to transform work-at-height safety on New Zealand building sites through his company’s modular platform solutions. He blends hands-on construction experience with a visionary approach to safety, productivity and culture change.

Presenting on: The Evolution of Workdek and the Future of Safe Working Platforms in New Zealand.

Don't miss this opportunity to boost your safety knowledge and forge meaningful connections. We look forward to seeing you there.