Breakout Session – Raising safety standards across contractors and subcontractors

Rachel Newman, Regional Safety Manager, New Zealand, Lineage

Maintaining consistent safety standards across complex contractor networks is a growing challenge for many organisations.

This session will explore practical strategies to strengthen accountability, improve communication, and ensure alignment on safety expectations throughout the supply chain.

Key Takeaways:

  • Building clear safety governance and accountability frameworks for contractors and subcontractors
  • Enhancing onboarding, training, and competency verification processes
  • Using data and audits to monitor and improve performance across multiple worksites
  • Fostering a shared safety culture through collaboration and leadership engagement