Health and Safety Policy

1. Our Commitment

The Upper Waitematā Marine Centre (UWMC) is owned and operated by the Hobsonville Point Marine Sports Recreation Centre Charitable Trust (HPMSRCCT).

We are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for:

  • Members

  • Licensed Organisations

  • Volunteers

  • Contractors

  • Visitors

  • Workers

  • Event participants

No activity or objective will take priority over health and safety.

2. Our Role

UWMC operates as a landlord and facility provider.

Licensed Organisations (such as Hobsonville Yacht Club, Westlake Boys High School Rowing Society and others) operate independently under lease or licence agreements.

Each Licensed Organisation is responsible for the health and safety of:

  • Its own members

  • Its workers and volunteers

  • Its activities, including on-water operations

  • Off-site launching or marine activities

UWMC coordinates health and safety across shared spaces and common areas in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

3. Legal Framework

UWMC and all organisations operating from the Centre comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).

Under this Act:

  • Health and safety is a shared responsibility.

  • Multiple PCBUs (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking) must consult, cooperate and coordinate where duties overlap.

  • Risks must be eliminated or minimised so far as is reasonably practicable.

4. Our Health and Safety Approach

UWMC is committed to:

  • Maintaining and continually improving our Health and Safety Management System

  • Identifying hazards and managing risks proactively

  • Consulting with Licensed Organisations and users

  • Providing appropriate signage and emergency information

  • Ensuring first aid provisions are maintained

  • Recording and investigating incidents

  • Supporting continuous improvement

  • Reviewing this policy annually

5. Key Elements of Our Health and Safety System

Hazard and Risk Management

  • Identification and assessment of hazards within shared areas

  • Maintenance of a hazard register

  • Implementation of appropriate control measures

Incident Management

  • Reporting and recording of accidents, injuries, and near misses

  • Investigation of significant incidents

  • Implementation of corrective actions

Emergency Management

  • Emergency response procedures displayed on site

  • Evacuation plans and assembly points clearly identified

  • Regular review of emergency preparedness

Injury Management

  • First aid equipment maintained

  • Support for injured persons

  • Appropriate reporting and follow-up

Continuous Improvement

  • Ongoing review of systems

  • Board oversight

  • Audit and review processes

6. Health and Safety Coordination

UWMC operates a Health and Safety Committee made up of appointed Health and Safety Coordinators from:

  • HPMSRCCT

  • Licensed Organisations

The Committee is responsible for:

  • Coordinating site-wide safety matters

  • Sharing best practice

  • Reviewing incidents and corrective actions

  • Monitoring hazard identification

  • Supporting communication across all users

7. Responsibilities of All Users

All users of UWMC must:

  • Take reasonable care of their own health and safety.

  • Ensure their actions do not adversely affect others.

  • Follow safety signage and reasonable instructions.

  • Participate in required inductions where applicable.

  • Use equipment safely and correctly.

  • Report hazards, accidents, injuries, and near misses immediately.

If you believe something is unsafe, you have the right and responsibility to raise it.

8. Contractors and External Providers

Contractors engaged to work at UWMC must:

  • Demonstrate appropriate health and safety systems

  • Comply with site-specific procedures

  • Coordinate activities with UWMC and other PCBUs

9. Consultation and Participation

We encourage active participation in health and safety matters.

We welcome feedback, concerns, and suggestions from:

  • Members

  • Volunteers

  • Licensed Organisations

  • Visitors

Health and safety is a shared responsibility.

10. Policy Review

This Health and Safety Policy will be reviewed annually, or earlier if required due to legislative or operational changes.

Together, we are committed to creating a safe and healthy marine community.

For health and safety concerns, please contact UWMC via our website or speak to a Health and Safety Coordinator.inator on site.