Health and Safety
The Diocese of Palmerston North has been active in observing, analysing, and reviewing developments related to the health and safety reforms. The Diocese is taking steps to keep Parishes up to date on developments and provide a logical process to follow.
Policies and Procedures
The following documents form the developing Diocesan System and have been provided to parishes:
Health and Safety Policy – 2017 Revised
Health and Safety Statement – 2017 Revised
Procedures:
Risk Management – 2017 Revised
Incident Management – 2017 Revised
Discomfort Pain and Injury (DPI)
Periodically, additional procedures will be provided.
Parish Committees and Coordinators/Advisers
We have proposed that Parishes consider establishing a sub-committee of the Pastoral or Finance Committee for the purpose of being a Health and Safety Committee.
We also recommend that parishes appoint a person to be a Health and Safety Coordinator/Adviser. Remember, the person will get support and training from us so they don’t need to be an expert – just someone with time to commit to the process.
Latest News and Resources
Roadmaps for Transformation
Pastoral
Published on 24th Nov, 2020
A presentation from Diocesan staff on our current situation [..]
Oceania faces multiple crises – Caritas Report
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2020
Many countries are living in an emergency situation and facing multiple crises, report states [..]
Jubilees celebrated in Palmerston North Diocese
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2020
Eight priests and three bishops celebrated their jubilees on 8 October [..]
Kauwhata church turns 125
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2020
The people of Ngāti Kauwhata gathered on Oct 20 to celebrate this milestone [..]