Mind & Body at Work: Understanding Stress, Fatigue, and Well-being in Our Industry
Join us for an engaging breakfast session where we delve into managing stress, fatigue, and well-being in the facilities management industry. Our presenters will explore the critical intersection of mental and physical health in today’s workplaces and discuss practical ways organisations can better identify early warning signs, reduce physical and psychological load, and build stronger day-to-day wellbeing through smarter systems and supportive leadership.
Start
25 Feb 2026 07:30am
End
25 Feb 2026 09:00am
Member Cost
Complimentary
Non-Member Cost
Complimentary
CPD Points
1
Event Type
National Series
Location
Otago
Course Level
All
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Event Description
Mind & Body at Work: Understanding Stress, Fatigue, and Well-being in Our Industry
Venue
Otago University, Staff Club Gallery
80 Union Place West, Dunedin
Campus map, Directions
Join us for an engaging breakfast session where we delve into managing stress, fatigue, and well-being in the facilities management industry.
Chris Alderson, CEO of CHAS, and Cat Salt, Health and Safety Manager at Programmed, will explore the critical intersection of mental and physical health in today’s workplaces, discussing:
This survey captured the experiences of more than 3,300 construction workers – from tradies and apprentices to site managers, and leaders. The results revealed that while physical safety has steadily improved, mental health pressures remain significant across the industry.
SPEAKERS
Cat Salt, National HSEQ Manager, Programmed
Cat is a Health, Safety and Wellbeing leader with a passion for creating workplaces where people feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. With a strong background across the New Zealand rail and infrastructure sectors, her key focus is lifting leader capability and embedding safety, health and wellbeing as a shared responsibility.
She recently completed an MSc in Occupational Health and Safety and Environment and brings a blend of evidence-based practice, operational insight, and genuine care for people to her work. Cat currently leads Programmed FM’s national wellbeing approach, including new wellbeing committees, leadership engagement frameworks, and systems that enable better conversations and outcomes for workers.
Chris Alderson, CEO Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ)
As CEO of Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) for over six years, Chris has spearheaded initiatives to elevate health and safety standards across New Zealand and globally. With credentials as a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Member of NZIOD, Master of Commerce, NZISM Professional member, and HASANZ Registered professional, he collaborates with industry leaders to deliver impactful programs that address worker wellbeing, safety training, and systemic transformation.
Chris's leadership extends to serving as a board member for WorkSafe New Zealand and Mates in Construction NZ, reinforcing a commitment to enhancing mental health in the workforce. His expertise lies in health and safety leadership, business transformation, and financial management, cultivated through diverse roles across industries. This consultative approach drives innovation while aligning stakeholders towards the shared mission of a safer construction industry.
We look forward to seeing you there
Steph, Marjolein and the FMANZ Operations Team
CPD
This presentation accounts for 1 CPD point
Venue
Otago University, Staff Club Gallery
80 Union Place West, Dunedin
Campus map, Directions
Join us for an engaging breakfast session where we delve into managing stress, fatigue, and well-being in the facilities management industry.
Chris Alderson, CEO of CHAS, and Cat Salt, Health and Safety Manager at Programmed, will explore the critical intersection of mental and physical health in today’s workplaces, discussing:
- how stress, fatigue, and musculoskeletal strain influence overall well-being — and why maintaining physical health is key to supporting mental health
- practical ways organisations can better identify early warning signs, reduce physical and psychological load, and build stronger day-to-day wellbeing through smarter systems and supportive leadership.
- how improving workplace culture, communication, and job design can help workers stay well, stay safe, and stay connected.
This survey captured the experiences of more than 3,300 construction workers – from tradies and apprentices to site managers, and leaders. The results revealed that while physical safety has steadily improved, mental health pressures remain significant across the industry.
SPEAKERS
Cat Salt, National HSEQ Manager, Programmed
Cat is a Health, Safety and Wellbeing leader with a passion for creating workplaces where people feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. With a strong background across the New Zealand rail and infrastructure sectors, her key focus is lifting leader capability and embedding safety, health and wellbeing as a shared responsibility.
She recently completed an MSc in Occupational Health and Safety and Environment and brings a blend of evidence-based practice, operational insight, and genuine care for people to her work. Cat currently leads Programmed FM’s national wellbeing approach, including new wellbeing committees, leadership engagement frameworks, and systems that enable better conversations and outcomes for workers.
Chris Alderson, CEO Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ)
As CEO of Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) for over six years, Chris has spearheaded initiatives to elevate health and safety standards across New Zealand and globally. With credentials as a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Member of NZIOD, Master of Commerce, NZISM Professional member, and HASANZ Registered professional, he collaborates with industry leaders to deliver impactful programs that address worker wellbeing, safety training, and systemic transformation.
Chris's leadership extends to serving as a board member for WorkSafe New Zealand and Mates in Construction NZ, reinforcing a commitment to enhancing mental health in the workforce. His expertise lies in health and safety leadership, business transformation, and financial management, cultivated through diverse roles across industries. This consultative approach drives innovation while aligning stakeholders towards the shared mission of a safer construction industry.
We look forward to seeing you there
Steph, Marjolein and the FMANZ Operations Team
CPD
This presentation accounts for 1 CPD point
