CHASNZ Webinar | Fire Safety in Constuction

Construction sites carry some of the highest fire risks of any workplace. With hot works, flammable materials, and incomplete fire safety systems, even a small oversight can lead to disaster. That’s why Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) and the New Zealand Society for Engineering Safety (NZSES) have partnered to bring you a free, high-impact webinar designed to give you the knowledge and tools to better manage fire risks on your sites. ——— Meet Your Expert Panel: Rob Holland (NZSSE & CHASNZ) – Will cover Fire Safety 101, why construction sites are particularly high risk, and practical mitigation strategies you can apply immediately. Stephen Reeves (FENZ) – Will share vital insights on firefighting access in construction environments, helping you understand requirements that could save lives and protect assets. Ben Horn (FENZ) – Will outline best-practice hot works procedures, including permit systems, fire watch protocols, and on-site suppression strategies. Together, they’ll walk you through real-world lessons, regulatory obligations, and proven prevention strategies that every project manager, designer, or site leader should know.