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Many New Zealand businesses still use the terms company induction<\/em> and site-specific induction<\/em> interchangeably and that\u2019s where safety gaps start to appear. While both are essential under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), they serve very different purposes. Confusing them can leave your organisation exposed to incidents, regulatory risk and avoidable admin headaches.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break down the difference using simple language, real-world industry examples and show how good induction processes (supported by the right technology) keep people safer and businesses compliant.<\/p>\n

What a Company Induction Actually<\/em> Covers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Think of the company induction as the big picture<\/em> introduction to your organisation. It\u2019s account-level and applies to anyone who works for, or with, your business (employees, contractors, and sometimes key visitors).<\/p>\n

A strong company induction sets expectations around:<\/p>\n