Seminar Programme

Day 1 – Tuesday 25th October 2022

10:00am – 12:00pm	How to perform CPR Sandra Faye, St Johns This presentation will show you how to perform CPR. Sandra will demonstrate how to assist adults and children that are choking.
1:00pm – 2:00pm	ANSI/IICRC S100 and AS/NZS 3733:2018 carpet cleaning standards Sean Johnson & Penny Barrett, Restore Cleaning Restoration / Careerforce This presentation will follow an open forum (audience participation style) and deal with important aspects of the ANSI/IICRC S100 and AS/NZS 3733:2018 carpet Cleaning standards and why a science based approach rather than an anecdotal one in carpet cleaning is so important. Paul will be encouraging any questions from the audience relating to approved methods of cleaning, troubleshooting any cleaning issues, stains or anything related to the correct cleaning of carpet or upholstery and fabric. He will be promoting the Carpet Cleaners Association of NZ.
2:15pm – 2:45pm	General Invoicing, Experience Rating, Return to Work Rebecca Mitchell, Solutions Partner, ACC This educational session will cover the following topics to help property professionals, contractors and suppliers do business with us: • MyACC for Business – how to manage your ACC account online using MyACC for Business and the new functionality to support businesses to help their staff return to work after an injury. • Invoicing – Understand your invoice and how your claims history impacts your Experience Rating. What you can do to improve your experience rating, and the levy you pay. • Recovery at work – understand your role as an employer in your staff’s recovery at work journey, tips to keep them connected to the workplace, and the ACC recovery at work resources available to support employers.
3:00pm – 4:00pm	Update from MBIE Labour Inspectorate Callum McMillan, Labour Inspectorate Regional Manager, Ministry Of Business, Innovation And Employment The presentation will provide an overview of cases involving cleaning operators investigated by the Labour Inspectorate and discuss common compliance issues we encounter. We shall also look at upcoming legislative changes, including provisions to tackle migrant worker exploitation, Fair Pay Agreements, and better protections for vulnerable contractors. We will touch on end-to-end assurance processes and what support is available to help employers maintain compliance.

Day 2 – Wednesday 26th October 2022

10:00am – 12:00pm	Basic First Aid Sandra Faye, St Johns This session will demonstrate how to treat cuts, bleeding and abrasions. Sprains and strains (soft tissue injury). Burns and Electric shocks.
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Pest Control H&S Sean Johnson & Penny Barrett, Restore Cleaning Restoration / Careerforce There has been a significant change in legislative requirements around who can perform professional Pest Control since 2017. There has also been a paradigm shift in how Pest Control Technican’s are trained. With the increasing use of Live Stream, as well as In-person and workplace training the Pest Control Sector has embraced these very accessible forms of training. In addition learning incentives such as the governments TTAF apprenticeship scheme now provides generous subsidies for those wanting to enter this Sector. The audience will be encouraged to ask questions as to what is required legally in the Pest Control industry and any pest control issues in general.
2:00pm – 3:00pm	Lets get home safe tonight Wendy Stephens, Sappho Creative Solutions – Health & Safety Consultants Wendy Stephens was the CleanSweep™ awards judge in 2021 and has over 20 years’ experience in auditing commercial cleaning & other contractors for quality control and health and Safety. Working with customers such as Auckland Council, Genesis Energy, Kaipara District Council and Ockham Residential. Wendy has a particular passion for health and safety in both the commercial cleaning & construction environment. During her presentation she will take you through the practical and often overlooked aspects of the “real world” of health and safety within the commercial cleaning industry. This insightful presentation will open the mind and involve an open forum to discuss down-to-earth health and safety insights, a critical conversation that needs to be held to ensure we all get home safe tonight.
3:00pm – 3:30pm	The Indoor Air Quality Crisis Examined Kaz Kavanagh, Marketing Director, Rentokil Initial The world is facing an indoor air quality crisis. Kaz will present on the latest consumer sentiment and how this impacts New Zealand business. When you think about what COVID has taught us. this presentation will delve into the latest research around the impact that poor IAQ is having in New Zealand. Kaz will present on the key levers to improve IAQ – natural ventilation and air purification at your place of business.
3:30pm – 4:00pm	Top tips for managing your ACC account online and understanding your levies Rebecca Mitchell, Solutions Partner, ACC This educational session will cover the following topics to help property professionals, contractors and suppliers do business with us: • MyACC for Business – how to manage your ACC account online using MyACC for Business and the new functionality to support businesses to help their staff return to work after an injury. • Invoicing – Understand your invoice and how your claims history impacts your Experience Rating. What you can do to improve your experience rating, and the levy you pay. • Recovery at work – understand your role as an employer in your staff’s recovery at work journey, tips to keep them connected to the workplace, and the ACC recovery at work resources available to support employers.