The Foundation Toolbox is a CHASNZ/ConstructSafe-aligned in-person course of nine interactive modules. It’s designed to introduce new and experienced site workers to essential health and safety principles in the New Zealand construction environment.

Why Complete the Foundation Toolbox?
This course helps construction businesses and workers meet the recommended Site Access Requirements Guidelines, which outline how to manage site access and ensure all workers possess a foundational level of health and safety knowledge.
Workers who are new to the New Zealand construction sector or who haven’t received structured training are strongly advised to complete a recognised foundation course. Site managers and employers are expected to confirm that workers have received appropriate training.
The Foundation Toolbox course is one of the endorsed options for meeting this requirement.

Site_Access_Requirements_A4_V2.0.pdf

What You’ll Learn:

• Fundamentals of general health and safety (Parts 1 & 2)

• Safe work practices for working at height, mobile plant, site traffic, and utilities

• Managing chemicals and hazardous substances

• Emergency preparedness and response

• Confined and restricted space awareness

• Includes interactive exercises and knowledge checkpoints supported by ‘Rawhiti’

Course Delivery:

• Format: In-person classroom session

Applies to:

Workers who are new to the New Zealand construction environment or who have never received structured training in this area are strongly advised to develop their understanding by undertaking foundation training in construction health and safety.less