WorkSafe warning on slide pulsators
WorkSafe is recommending the dairy industry reassess its use of slide pulsators, following a recent death in a Waikato milking shed.
WorkSafe has appointed Sharon Thompson as its new chief executive.
She joins the organisation from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) where she leads the operations and capability functions. Previously, Thompson was at Inland Revenue, where she led a nation-wide customer facing and operations team through a major transformation as deputy commissioner, customer and compliance services.
Her appointment was announced by WorkSafe board chair Jennifer Kerr.
Kerr says Thompson has extensive public and private sector experience leading business transformation programmes and building highly engaged teams to overcome challenges and deliver results.
“Sharon is well placed to drive the delivery of WorkSafe’s new strategy and operating plan, which sets out how we will undertake our role as Thompson says it’s an honour to have been appointed as WorkSafe’s chief executive.
“I look forward to the privilege of working with the WorkSafe team, and with government and sector partners, businesses and workers, iwi, unions, and everyone who can help influence better health and safety at work in New Zealand.”
Kerr says interim chief executive Steve Haszard has completed the priority tasks he was brought in by the board to undertake.
“I’m grateful for Steve’s clear and decisive leadership during a challenging time. WorkSafe now has improved financial discipline and a new strategy with a targeted focus on serious risk and harm. Under Sharon’s leadership, WorkSafe will continue to influence businesses and workers to manage those risks, reduce harm and deliver better health and safety outcomes for all.
Haszard’s last day will be Friday July 12. WorkSafe deputy chief executive operations Kane Patena will be acting chief executive until Thompson starts in her new role.
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