Recertification is approaching fast for most operators in 2020. The regulations require that all operators go through a full audit at recertification. This occurs every 3 years. Here are a few tips to help streamline the process, keep costs down and make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible:-

• Plan ahead! Read through your old audit reports and documents and make sure you have updated documents and made any changes required. 

• We will require you to fill in a new profile form and sign a new contract. Please contact us at least 6-8 weeks prior to your recertification date to get the ball rolling. We can audit you up to 3 months early so if you would prefer to get the ball rolling earlier... we are ready. We will be sure to contact you well in advance of your certification date, but it pays to be proactive.

• Make sure that you are up to speed with the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016 and the New safety audit standard.

• If you have made changes to your operation, staff, management, locations you operate, or scope of activities you offer you will need to inform us as soon as possible so we can plan your audit accordingly.
• The Safety Audit Standard requires that you engage advice from technical advisors (internal or external). Staff training needs to be up to date, first aid certificates valid and evidence of emergency scenario training will need to be provided.

• Don’t Panic!! As long as you follow the Safety Audit Standard, seek advice and plan well ahead to complete the above steps, recertification should be a straightforward process.



• If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to give Mike a call on 021 2929 090 or mike@adventuremark.co.nz