About
Dr. Andy Ang is a researcher and consultant specialising in workplace health and safety, as well as the well-being of workers. He possesses the expertise to conduct on-site safety research in occupational health and safety (OHS). Dr. Ang has authored reports on a variety of topics, including the Pike River Mine tragedy, challenges faced by temporary and vulnerable workers, mental health initiatives, and issues related to zoos, museums, the health sector, OHS leadership in the manufacturing sector, and safety within the primary sector, including kiwifruit and avocado packhouses.
Experience & Collaborations
Over the past 15 years, Dr. Ang has collaborated with various organisations in New Zealand and overseas, including CHASNZ, HASNZ, ETU, ACC, WorkSafe, City Council, Federated Farmers, Horticulture New Zealand, the Mental Health Foundation, and Victoria University of Wellington. Additionally, Dr. Andy Ang is a team member of the Safety Climate Lab at Oregon Health and Science University.
He participated in a significant project with an overseas university and the Safety Climate Lab, focusing on mobile-health in manufacturing. This includes involvement in the Total Health Worker Project on Safety Climate and Safety Culture.
Expertise
- Occupational Health & Safety Research
- Safety Climate Assessment
- Workplace Well-being Analysis
- On-site Safety Research
- Regulatory Compliance Consulting
- Mental Health Initiatives in Workplace
- Primary Sector Safety (Agriculture & Horticulture)
- Manufacturing Safety Solutions
Research Areas
- Pike River Mine tragedy analysis
- Temporary and vulnerable worker challenges
- Mental health initiatives in workplace
- Zoo and museum safety protocols
- Health sector OHS leadership
- Manufacturing sector safety culture
- Kiwifruit and avocado packhouse safety
- Mobile-health in manufacturing environments
Education & Qualifications
- PhD in Occupational Health & Safety
- Member of Safety Climate Lab, Oregon Health and Science University
- Extensive collaboration with Victoria University of Wellington
Contact Information
- Email: a.andy@hsresconsult.com
For inquiries related to research projects or consulting services, please contact our team.