The NZ Trucking Association has launched the Recovery at Work (RAW) programme on the HARMfree Transport and Logistics Online Portal
The programme is designed to address the high incidence of workplace injuries within the transport and logistics sector.
Now available on the HARMfree Transport and Logistics Online Portal, the RAW programme provides a comprehensive recovery pack tailored to the unique needs of kaimahi (workers) in transport and logistics, focusing on critical aspects of recovery support.
The programme was made possible through funding from ACC’s 2023/2024 Innovation Fund, which was established to support innovative approaches that help people recover from injury.
“We greatly appreciate ACC’s support, which has enabled us to make this programme freely available to our industry,” says David Boyce, CEO of NTA.
Following nine months of intensive design and development, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary steering group, the programme was piloted by industry stakeholders to ensure relevance and impact.
The development process involved senior health and safety leaders from transport companies, HR professionals, occupational therapists (OTs), Te Ao Māori experts, and healthcare professionals, with invaluable feedback from the HARMfree community of Health, Safety, and Well-being Champions from across New Zealand.
“It’s been a privilege to work with such a diverse group of experts. Their insights, drawn from firsthand experience in the industry, have been instrumental in shaping these resources,” says John Sansom, HARMfree programme manager.
“Our goal is to equip industry leaders with a clear, structured process that strengthens the connection between injured workers and their workplace, cultivating improved worker well-being, higher retention rates, and increased productivity.”
Available freely via the HARMfree online portal, the RAW programme will assist leaders in caring for their teams. By adopting the programme, NTA says organisations can enhance effective recovery pathways through streamlined protocols, and empathetic management practices that improve morale, and keep workers connected during recovery – resulting in quicker, more positive recovery outcomes. Multilingual resources and Te Ao Māori perspectives reinforce inclusivity and promote a supportive workplace culture.
Available resources include:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- RAW Company Policy Template
- Alternative Duties Template
- Toolbox Talks
- Educational Video
- Multilingual Posters
For more information, contact info@harmfree.nz or 0800 338 338 or visit harmfreetransport.nz