HARMfree: free and practical advice making a difference

Visit https://harmfreetransport.nz/ to find out more about the free transport resources they have on offer.

Two years ago, the New Zealand Trucking Association launched the HARMfree Transport & Logistics Program to lift health, safety, and wellbeing standards across the sector. After a year of development, collaboration, and peer review, the program went live, and it has since become one of the most practical and accessible resources available to operators. HARMfree is offered entirely free of charge and demonstrates that when resources are clear, relevant, and practical, operators not only pay attention, but they take meaningful action.

So far indepent accessment has found:

·       8,788 visits to the web portal

·       391 members have joined across 213 businesses

·       700+ resources have been downloaded

·       there are in excess of 1,500 followers across individual social media channels

·       95% say it’s easy to use and understand

·       85% report positive workplace culture change

·       10% of members are Māori or Pasifika

·       51% of workplaces include Māori, Pasifika, or diverse workforces

·       the HARMfree site rates at 4.2 / 5 stars

The Independent evaluation recommends expanding the resource library and adding more guidance on behaviour change. Including extending the ToolBox talks.

Before the HARMfree launch, health and safety resources were scattered across the web over multiple agency websites,. Theser resources were found to be often outdated or difficult to find. Bringing everything together into one place made it easier for everyone to access and operators are reporting major benefits which is allowing them to flow through more easily into workplace culture, worker support, and stronger work systems.

Initially supported by ACC funding, the HARMfree support has now ended. To secure the future of HARMfree, NZ Trucking Association has gifted all HARMfree’s resources and intellectual property to the Transport Well Charitable Trust, ensuring it remains industry-led, free, and accessible to everyone.

The Transport Well Charitable Trust is looking for industry support. Its easy to get behind the Charity by becoming a supporter or making a donation. Alson, contribution are tax-deductible! Your support will help keep this essential programme free and accessible. Pledge your support today at transportwell.nz

The NZ Trucking Association acknowledges the generous support of our partners, Success Formula, Autosense, National Road Carriers, Fit for Duty, and the Industry Council members—who made HARMfree possible.

For more information contact Carol McGeady carol.mcgeady@trucking.nz or phone 021 252 7252