Working Safely
with MPI

The essential Health & Safety guide for Transitional Facility staff. Master the practical controls and joint duty of care required to protect your people and New Zealand's biosecurity.

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Your Learning Pathway

This comprehensive programme is structured into five core modules, designed to build your competence and confidence in managing TF specific hazards.

01

LEGAL FOUNDATIONS

Understanding your duties under the HSWA 2015 and the critical TFGEN HSW Guidance.

02

MPI INDUCTIONS

Navigating mandatory site inductions and ensuring all personnel are aware of biosecurity protocols.

03

RISK MANAGEMENT

Identifying and controlling the critical risks found in TFs, from heavy machinery to hazardous substances.

04

INTEROPERABILITY

Managing the safe interaction between your staff, contractors, and visiting MPI Inspectors.

05

EXTERNAL RISKS

Understanding the risks associated with third-party activities like ventilation and fumigation.

Critical Risk Context

Critical Risk Controls

Safety in a Transitional Facility is a joint responsibility. We focus on the high-consequence risks where failures can lead to serious harm.

BIOSECURITY & SAFETY SYNERGY Health & Safety and Biosecurity standards work together to ensure a secure work environment for everyone.

ACTIVE RISK CONTROLS Identifying and mitigating hazards like heavy machinery, hazardous substances, and complex site layouts.

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Your Vital Role

Every TF needs a person responsible for H&S who understands the operational risks and what the TFGEN HSW Guidance recommends for your team. By mastering these standards, you ensure every interaction with MPI is professional, compliant, and most importantly—safe for everyone involved.

Transitional Facility Health & Safety: Working Safely with MPI

Free online health and safety training for Transitional Facility staff working alongside the Ministry for Primary Industries.

This free course prepares Transitional Facility (TF) staff to work safely alongside the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). It covers the health and safety duties set out in the TFGEN standard, site inductions, safe systems of work, and the critical risks involved in handling imported goods and sea containers. You will learn how to identify site-specific hazards, apply practical controls, and meet the joint duty of care that protects both your people and New Zealand's biosecurity. The course is mobile-friendly and built for real operational environments in freight, logistics, and warehousing. Ideal for TF operators, site managers, and any staff working at or around a Transitional Facility. No cost, fully online, complete at your own pace.