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Dr. Felicity Lamm

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Dr. Felicity Lamm

About

Adjunct Professor Dr Felicity Lamm has been teaching and researching in the fields of occupational health and safety (OHS), risk management and employment relations for over 30 years. She has written extensively on these subjects, including compiling reports for New Zealand and overseas public and private sector organisations covering a range of OHS issues in the agricultural, construction, forestry, mining, fishing and service sectors. She has led numerous collaborative research and consultancy projects and has established support networks for researchers and OHS practitioners and professionals. She was the inaugural Co-Director of the Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) between 2007 and 2024. In 2018 she was also appointed the Chief Advisor Occupational Health and Safety for the New Zealand Government. In 2025 she was awarded both the AIRAANZ Vic Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award and Safeguard Lifetime Achievement Award.

Qualifications

  • 2000 - PhD Degree (awarded with Distinction). Thesis: Occupational Health & Safety in Queensland and New Zealand Small Businesses, University of New South Wales
  • 1990 - MPhil Degree (Hons). Thesis: Persuasion or Coercion - Strategies of OHS Compliance, University of Auckland
  • 1987 - BA Degree, majoring in Sociology and Employment Relations, University of Auckland

Key Skills and Experience

Programme Management
  • Extensive experience in the management of projects to achieve short-, medium- and long-term outcomes
  • Proven expertise in OHS and Risk Management policy, practice and procedures as well as experience creating and leading OHS and Risk Management initiatives
Leadership
  • Confident and collaborative leader promoting a culture of employee engagement to achieve programme objectives and deadlines
  • Comprehensive capability of leading projects and creating cohesive teams as well as managing national and international events and conferences, and fronting issues as required
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Demonstrated ability gaining buy-in from multiple agencies and organisations across public, private, and commercial sectors both locally and globally
  • Highly adept at building effective work relationships from board level and executive management through to front-line staff
Policy and Practice Improvement & Regulatory Stewardship
  • Author and co-author of published peer reviewed articles, books, conference papers and technical reports, and co-editor of the New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations
  • Highly skilled at preparing business proposals, submissions, policy reviews, and manuals to support OHS objectives
  • Expertise in designing and implementing interventions and preventative measures
  • Assisted with the development of the landmark OHS law reforms
  • Led and managed government and sector inquiries and advisory committees
  • A comprehensive understanding of compliance and enforcement outcomes in a range of regulatory regimes
  • Able to communicate the rationale for regulatory reforms
  • Recent experience leading regulatory teams to excellent results
Training and Development
  • Highly competent in developing OHS and Risk Management curriculum and courses from NZQA levels 3 to 8
  • Developed and delivered health and safety representative courses across all sectors and throughout Aotearoa New Zealand
Accident Investigation and Prevention
  • Undertaken complex accident investigations and delivered comprehensive reports
  • Ability to develop and implement relevant and sustainable OHS and Risk Management interventions designed for specific settings

Employment History

  • 2024- Faculty of Health, Victoria University, Wellington (Part-time) - Adjunct Professor in OHS and Risk Management
  • 2023- Health and Safety, Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), (Part-time) - Supervisor and facilitator in OHS
  • 2007-2024 Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) - Associate Professor lecturing in OHS, Risk Management and Employment Relations
  • 2008-2024 Centre for OHS Research, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) - Co-Director, principal researcher in OHS and Risk Management
  • 2018-2019 The Government Health and Safety Lead - Chief OHS Adviser for the Government
  • 1987-2007 Business School, The University of Auckland - Senior Lecturer, lecturing and researching in OHS, Management and Employment Relations

Awards

  • 2025 - AIRAANZ Vic Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2025 - Safeguard Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2016 - AUT's Vice Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence in Research
  • 2013 - AUT's Vice Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence in Research
  • 2013 - Business School's Vice Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence in Research

Professional Service and Memberships (Selected)

  • 2023- Member of the Toitū te Waiora's OHS Targeted Consultation Group
  • 2023 Member of the Waka Kotahi's Work-related Road Safety Advisory Group
  • 2022- Advisor to New Zealand Samoa Trade and Investment Commission
  • 2021 Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management
  • 2020- Member of the Te Whatu Ora Cleaning Industry Collective Steering and Advisory Group
  • 2003- Co-editor of the New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations
  • 2010- Editorial board of multiple journals including Journal of International and Comparative Labour Studies, Journal of Health & Safety Research & Practice, Small Enterprise Research
  • 1990- Member of the Institute of Occupational Health & Safety (UK)
  • 2017- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Alcohol Healthwatch
  • 2015- Senior Advisor to the Health and Safety Association, New Zealand
  • 2011-2012 Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy, Official Observer for Families of deceased Pike River Coal Miners
  • 2012-2013 Member of the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety
  • 2000-2001 Ministerial Inquiry into Tranz Rail Occupational Health and Safety: Report to the Ministers of Labour and Transport
  • 2000-2004 Chairperson, Small Enterprise Association of Australia & New Zealand
  • 1998-2002 President, Australian & New Zealand OH&S Research Association

Recent Research Outputs

Outputs Number
Peer reviewed journal articles 30
Peer reviewed books 4
Peer reviewed book chapters 23
Peer reviewed conference papers 90
Technical reports 34

Complete Publications List

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
  • Lamm, F. & Ashby, S. (2023). OHS Leadership Among Vulnerable Workers, New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, forthcoming.
  • Teo STT, Nguyen D, Trevelyan F, Lamm F, Boocock, M. (2021). Workplace bullying, psychological hardiness, and accidents and injuries in nursing: A moderated mediation model. PLoS ONE 16(1): e0244426.
  • Lamm, F., Rasmussen, E., & Walker, B. (2020). Special Issue Editorial: The General Election in New Zealand in 2020. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 45(1), 1-2. (ABDC B).
  • Peace, C., Lamm, F., Dearsly, G., Parkes, H. (2019). The evolution of the OHS profession in New Zealand. Safety Science, 120(2): 254-262. (ABDC A).
  • Farr, D., Laird, I., Lamm, F., & Bensemann, J. (2019). Talking, listening and acting: Developing a conceptual framework to explore 'worker voice' in decisions affecting health and safety outcomes. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 44(1): 79-100. (ABDC B).
  • Rasmussen, E., Lamm, F., & Molineaux, J. (2019). Open access publishing: The historical and current developments surrounding changes at the New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 44(3), 2-10.
  • Lamm, F., & Lips-Wiersma, M. (2018). A disaster waiting to happen: Silently silencing stakeholders at the Pike River Coal Mine. Journal of Industrial Relations, 60(4): 560-583. (ABDC A).
  • Ang, H.; Lamm, F. and Woodside, A. (2018). Does the Transactional Theory of Stress help understand New Zealand farmers' psychological strain? A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Agromedicine, under review. (ABDC A).
  • Lamm, F., Moore, D., Nagar, S., Rasmussen, E., Sargeant. M. (2017). Under Pressure: OHS of Vulnerable Workers in the Construction Industry. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 41(2): 39-60. (ABDC B).
  • Rasmussen, E. Lamm, F., & Ravenswood, K. (2016). Employment Relations in the South Pacific. Chronique Internationale de l'IRES, 154:49-60, June. (ABDC B).
  • Schweder, P.; Quinlan, M.; Bohle, P.; Lamm, F. & Ang, A. (2015). Injury rates and psychological wellbeing in temporary work: A study of seasonal workers in the New Zealand food processing industry. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 40(2):23-46. (ABDC B).
  • Lamare, J. R.; Lamm, F.; McDonnell, N.; & White, H. (2015). Independent, dependent, and employee: Contractors and New Zealand's Pike River Coal Mine disaster. Journal of Industrial Relations, 57(1): 72-93, 0022185614560596. (ABDC A).
  • Lamm, F. (2014). The Challenges of Researching OHS of Vulnerable Workers in Small Culturally Diverse Businesses. Special Issue of the International Journal of Small Enterprise Research, 21(2):161-179.
  • Lamm, F., McDonnell, N., & Lamare, R. (2014). The Impact of Disasters on Independent Contractors: Victims of Circumstances. E-Journal of International and Comparative Labour Studies, 3(3). (ABDC B).
  • Hayman, H., Lamm, F. Anderson, D. (2013). Cultural dimensions of occupational health and safety in the New Zealand fishing industry: a study of small fishing businesses. Special Issue of Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 11(1):31-44. (ABDC B).
  • Lamm, F., Frick, K., Jamieson, S., Martin, C. & McDonnell, N. (2013). Editors' Note: Managing Occupational Health and Safety in Culturally Diverse Workplaces. Special Issue of Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 11(1):3-17. (ABDC B).
  • McDevitt, J. E.; Moore, D.; Lamm, F.; McDonnell, N. (2012). Estimating Injurious Impact in Construction Life Cycle Assessments: A Prospective Study. International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management, 2(1): 46-54. (ABDC A).
  • Lamm, F. McDonnell, N., & St John, S. (2012). The Rhetoric versus the Reality: New Zealand's Experience Rating. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations 38(2):21-40, (ABDC B).
  • Hunt, V., Rasmussen, R., and Lamm, F. (2011). Call Centre Work and Health and Safety Issues, New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations, 35(2):60-75, (ABDC B).
  • Lamm, F., Le Queux, Stéphane Rasmussen, E. & Tipples, R. (2011). Nouvelle-Zéland, Marché du Travail: une dérégulation en montagnes russes, Chronique Internationale de l'IRES, nº132:29-42. (ABDC B).
  • Hannif, Z., Lamm, F. and Vo, A. (2010). Unhealthy Work? The policy/-practice divide in Australian Call Centres. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations 35(2):41-58, (ABDC B).
  • Legg, S; Olsen, K.; Lamm, F.; Laird, I.; Harris, L-A; Hasle, P. (2010). Understanding the programme theories underlying national strategies to improve the working environment in small businesses. Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 8(2): 5-35. (ABDC B).
  • Lamm, F. (2010). OHS Compliance in the Small Business Sector: matching compliance behaviour with OHS initiatives. Resilience 5(July): 22-32. (ABDC B).
  • Ang, H. B.; Lamm, F., Tipples, R. (2008). The Impact of Stressors on Psychological Well-being of New Zealand Farmers & the Development of a Conceptual Model. Policy and Practice in Health and Safety,6(1): 79-96. (ABDC B).
  • Lamm, F., Massey, C., and Perry, M. (2007). Is there a link between Workplace Health and Safety and Firm Performance and Productivity? NZ Journal of Employment Relations 32(1): 72-86 (ABDC B).
  • Rasmussen, R., Hunt, V. & Lamm, F. (2006). New Zealand Employment Relations: Between Individualism and Social Democracy. Labour & Industry. 17(1): 19-40, (ABDC B).
  • Lo, K. & Lamm, F. (2005). Occupational Stress in the Hospitality Industry: an employment relations perspective. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations. 30(1): 23-48, (ABDC B).
  • Hannif, Z. & Lamm, F. (2005). When Non-Standard Work Becomes Precarious: Insights from the New Zealand Call Centre Industry. Special Issue of the Management Revue 16(3): 324-350. (ABDC A).
  • Simpson, B.; Lamm, F., Lindsay; V. Wilson, H. (2002). Can SMEs Participate in the Knowledge Economy? Chartered Accountant Journal of New Zealand, 81(4)31-34. (ABDC B).
  • Lamm, F. (1997). Small Businesses & OH&S Advisors. Journal of Safety Science, 25(1-3):153-161. (Accepted without revision; ABDC A).
  • Lamm, F. (1994). Australian and New Zealand Occupational Health and Safety - A comparative analysis. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 32(2): 57-77. (Accepted without revision), (ABDC B).
Peer-reviewed Books
  • Rasmussen, E., Lamm, F. & Molineau, J. (2022). An Introduction to New Zealand Employment Relations. (2nd ed). Auckland, Prentice Hall.
  • Quinlan, M., Bohle, P. & Lamm, F. (2010). Managing Occupational Health and Safety: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Sydney, (3rd ed) Macmillan, 705 pages.
  • Rasmussen, E. & Lamm, F. (2002). An Introduction to New Zealand Employment Relations. (2nd ed). Auckland, Prentice Hall. 136 pages.
  • Lamm, F. (1999). Occupational Health and Safety in Australian Small Business: What can be done to reduce the lack of awareness and raise the level of compliance in Australian small business? Sydney, UNSW Studies in Australian Industrial Relations. 185 pages
Peer-reviewed Book Chapters
  • Lamm, F. (2021). 'Chapter 5: The legislative support structure', in Rasmussen, E., Lamm, F. & Molineau, J. An Introduction to New Zealand Employment Relations. (2nd ed). Auckland, Prentice Hall.
  • Martin, C., Guarnieri, F., & Lamm, F. (2018). Tourism industry facing crises: Setting the scene. In Safety and Reliability–Safe Societies in a Changing World (pp. 257-262). CRC Press.
  • Pashorina-Nichols, V., Lamm, F., & Anderson, G. (2017). Reforming Workplace Health and Safety Regulation: Second Time Lucky?. Transforming Workplace Relations in New Zealand 1976–2016, Editors: Anderson, Gordon John, Alan J. Geare, Erling Rasmussen & Margaret Anne Wilson. Victoria Press: 129-148
  • Lamm, F., Rasmussen, E. & Anderson, A. (2013). The Case of the Disappearing Department of Labour: Whither goes state protection for vulnerable workers. Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Working. Series Editors: Tayo Fashoyin and Michele Tiraboschi. Guest Editors: Malcolm Sargeant and Martina Ori. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne. pp184-219.
  • Lamm, F. & Tipples, R. (2011). Legal Obligations, ed. Massey, C. (2nd ed), Managing the small firm in New Zealand, Pearson, Auckland, Chapter 14: 205-222.
  • Anderson, D., Hannif, Z. & Lamm, F. (2011). Good, the bad and the ugly: the health and safety of youth workers, Price, R,, McDonald, P., Bailey, J. & Pini, B. (eds), Young People and Work, Ashgate Academic, UK: Chapter 5:87-104.
  • Boocock, M., Hannif, Z., Jamieson, S, Lamare, R., Lamm, F., Martin, C., McDonnell, N., Robertson, C., Schweder, P., & Shulruf, B. (2011). OHS of Migrant Workers: an international concern, Sargeant, M. & Giovannone, M. (eds.) Vulnerable Workers – Safety, Wellbeing and Precarious Work. Gower Publishing Limited, Farnham, Surrey: Chapter 6:121-144.
  • Lamm, F. (2010). Participative and productive employment relations: the role of health and safety committees and worker representation, Rasmussen, E (ed), (2nd ed) Employment Relationships: Workers, Unions and Employers in New Zealand, Auckland University Press, Auckland, Chapter 11: 168-184.
  • Lamm, F. (2009). Occupational Safety and Health, Rasmussen, E. Employment Relations in New Zealand. (2nd ed.) Auckland, Pearson, pp391-412.
  • Foster, B., Greenwood, G., Lamare, R. Lamm, F. (2009). Bargaining, negotiation and the resolution of conflict, Rasmussen, E. Employment Relations in New Zealand. (2nd ed.) Auckland, Prentice Hall, pp391-412.
  • Lamm F. & Rasmussen, E. (2008). Employment Relations, Macky, K. The Strategic Human Resources in New Zealand, (3rd ed). Sydney, McGraw, pp106-137.
  • Lamm, F. & Tipples, R. (2005). Small Businesses and the ERA 2000, Massey, C. (ed) Managing a small enterprise in New Zealand, Pearson, Auckland.
  • Lamm, F. & Walters D. (2004). OHS in Small Organisations: Some Challenges and Ways Forward, Buff, L.; Gunningham, N. & Johnston, R. (eds) OHS Regulations for the 21ST Century. Sydney, Federation Press, pp94-120.
  • Lamm, F. & Rasmussen, E. (2003). Employment Relations, Macky, K. & G. Johnston The Strategic Human Resources in New Zealand, (2nd ed). Sydney, McGraw, pp106-137.
  • Lamm, F. (2002). OHS in Small Businesses, Lloyd, M. (ed) Occupational Health and Safety in New Zealand: Contemporary Social Research. Wellington, Dunmore Press, pp93-118.
  • Lamm, F. (2000). Occupational Health and Safety in New Zealand', Bohle, P. & Quinlan, M. Managing Occupational Health and Safety: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Sydney, Macmillan, pp513-538
  • Rasmussen, E. & Lamm, F. (2000). Changing approaches to Employment Relations in NZ, Bamber, G., Park, F., Lee, C., Ross, P. & Broadbent, K (eds) Employment Relations in Asia-Pacific. Sydney, Allen & Unwin, pp46-63.
  • Eakin, J., Lamm, F. & Limborg, H.J. (2000). International Perspective on the Promotion of Health and Safety in Small Workplaces, Frick, K., Jensen, P.L., Quinlan, M. & Wilthagen, T. (eds) Systematic Occupational Health and Safety Management: Perspectives on an International Development. Oxford, Pergamon, pp227-250.
  • Lamm, F. (2000). Management Systems in Small Companies, Lena Skiöld (ed) A Look into Modern Working Life. Brussels. National Institute for Working Life and the EU Secretariat, pp298-307.
  • Rasmussen, E., Lamm, F. & Snelders, B. (1999). Deregulation: Changes, outcomes & evaluations, Van Waarden. F. & Simonis, J. (eds) Deregulating Imperfect Markets. Amsterdam, Utrecht, Thela Thesis, pp 99-117.
  • Lamm, F. (1996). Occupational Health and Safety Regulations In New Zealand and Queensland Small Businesses, Frick, F. (ed) Understanding of the Working Environment. Swedish Institute for Work Life Research, Stockholm.
  • Lamm, F. (1992). Persuasion or Coercion? Enforcement Strategies in Occupational Health and Safety, Deeks, J. & Perry, N. (eds) Controlling Interests. Auckland, University of Auckland Press. pp156-176.
Research Reports
  • Lamm, F., Ang, A. (2023). Health and Safety Leadership among Māori, Pacific Island and migrant communities: Ngā Puna Whai Oranga. An evaluation report prepared for NZ Accident Compensation Corporation, (ACC).
  • Lamm, F., et al. (2022). Auckland Regional Public Health Service. The Cleaning Industry in Tāmaki Makaurau: Insights into Health and Wellbeing.
  • Lamm, F., Ang, A., Nagar, S., Garg, P. (2022). Construction Health and Safety NZ., (CHASNZ), Evaluation of the training in the Construction Sector. A research report prepared for CHASNZ.
  • Ang, A. & Lamm, F. (2021). Workplace Mental Health Survey. A research report prepared for the Mental Health Foundation (NZ).
  • Lamm, F. & Ang, A. (2021). Safety Culture and Psychosocial Risks. An evaluation report prepared for the Hamilton City Council - Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
  • Tedestedt George, C., Mackie, H., Ashby, L., Hirsch, L., Tappin, D., Lamm, F., Crawford, J. (2020). Managing vehicle-related risks from supply chain pressures. A research report prepared for WorkSafe by Mackie Research: New Zealand.
  • Boocock, M.G., Lamm, F., Trevelyan, F and Ashby, L. (2020). Prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries associated with manual handling activities: The Warehouse Group. Summary report and recommendations. A research report prepared for The Warehouse Group: AUT Report #: EHFG2020/01.
  • Lamm, F. & Ang, A. (2019). Safety Culture and Psychosocial Risks. Research report prepared for the Hamilton City Council.
  • Brodnax, R. Lamm, F. et al. (2018). Road Safety Strategy – Vehicles as a Workplace Reference Group Outcomes Report. A research report prepared for the Ministry of Transport.
  • Lamm, F. Ang, A, George, C. (2016). Stress and Fatigue in the NZ Postal Service. Research report prepared for the Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa.
  • Lamm, F., Lamare, R. McDonnell, N. (2014). The Impact of Disasters on Independent Contractors: New Vulnerable Workers, in Labour Market Impact of Natural and Environmental Disasters, Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training, Report Number 13: 43-62, Japan
  • Wilson, G., Ward, C., Lamm, F. (2014). Mapping Effective Leadership for Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter Signatories. Research report from Site Safe NZ Inc. to the Canterbury Rebuild Charter Leadership Working Group.
  • Bahn, S. and Lamm, F. (2014). Review of the New Zealand Construction Safety Council Competency Framework. A research report prepared for the Accident Compensation Corporation and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
  • Singh, S. and Lamm, F. (2014). Safety of Train Drivers: A Literature Review. A research report prepared for the Rail and Maritime Transport Union.
  • Lamm, F. (2013). 'Key ingredients for successful health and safety committees', Ministerial Guidance Group - Worker Representation & Participation, New Zealand Parliament.
  • Brown, E.; Conway, P.; Clare, A.; Cooper, L.; Lamm, F.; McLeod, G.; Miller, E.; Rashbrooke, M.; Rosenberg, B. and Sissons, J. (2013). Under Pressure: Detailed Report into Insecure Work in New Zealand.
  • Lamm, F. (2012). The State of NZ's OHS: Challenges & Solutions Independent Taskforce into Workplace Health & Safety, Wellington
  • Lamm, F,. McDonnell, N., Boocock, M., Jamieson, S. & Moore, D. (2012). 'Effectiveness of OHS & Mining Regulations', Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy
  • Legg, S.; Harris, L.A.; Laird, I.; Lamm, F., Massey, C. (2009). 'Technical Report on OHS in Small Businesses', NOHSAC Technical Report, 210 pages.
  • Anderson, D. & Lamm, F. (2008). 'Child Labour in New Zealand: A Literature Review for the UN Periodic Review', Human Rights Commission, 54 pages
  • Lamm, F.; Pio, E.; McDonnell, N; & Parker; J. (2008). Cultural Diversity, Communication and Workplace Health and Safety: A Literature Review, Department of Labour, 84 pages
  • Lamm, F.; Massey, C. & Perry, M. (2007). Understanding the Link Between Workplace Health & Safety & Firm Performance & Productivity, Department of Labour, Wellington, 94 pages
  • Lamm, F & Arthanari, T. (2006). A Profile and Costs of Unwanted Fire Alarm Activations, NZ Fire Service Commission, Wellington. 125 pages
  • Lamm, F., Massey, C., Perry, M. (2005). Workplace productivity: NZ Experience, Department of Labour, Wellington, 62 pages
  • Lamm, F. (2003). Fire Safety in Small Tourist Accommodation Businesses: Working Towards Developing Best Practice Models. Wellington, New Zealand Fire Service Commission. 108 pages.
  • Lamm, F. & Boyd, C. (2002). A Comparative Analysis of the Provisions of HSE Amendment Bill 2001 (NZ) for Aircrew, A Report to the Select Committee for Transport and Labour Relations. Wellington, Parliament. 38 pages.
  • Wilson, W.M. QC. (Chair), Lamm, F.; & Hoy, P. (2000). Ministerial Inquiry into Tranz Rail Occupational Health and Safety: Report to the Ministers of Labour and Transport, Wellington, Parliament. 78 pages.
  • Lamm, F. (1998). Occupational Health and Safety in Australian Small Businesses: Analysis of occupational compliance and practice in the small business sector. Canberra, Government Printer. 98 pages
  • Lamm, F., Rasmussen, E., Chalmers, P., Tolich, B. (1998). Evaluation of the Training for Pre-determined Employment Scheme. Wellington. Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs. 32 pages.
  • Lamm, F., Ritchie, M., Rutherford, C. (1998). A Study of New Zealand Residential Fires. Wellington, New Zealand Fire Service Commission. 67 pages.
  • Yaager, M. & Lamm, F. (1996). Employment in NSW Small Businesses. Sydney, NSW State Government. 35 pages
  • Mears, T & Lamm, F. (1994). Regulating Small Businesses: occupational health and safety in small businesses. Wellington, NZ Institute for Economic Research. 42 pages
  • Lamm, F. (1994). Committee for OHS National Qualification Standards, Occupational Health and Safety Educational Standards. Wellington.NZ Qualifications Authority.
Refereed Conference Papers and Keynote Presentations (Complete List)
  • Lamm, F., Martin, C., Anderson, D., Nager, S., & Gray, L. (2021). Terrorist attacks and tourism: a comparative study on managing the recovery in the New Zealand and French tourist industry, Society for Risk Analysis, Finland, June, 2020.
  • Lamm, F. (2020). OHS and SMEs: Challenges and Solutions. What about the workers? International symposium marking the retirement of Professor David Walters, Cardiff University, 28th-29th January, 2020. (keynote)
  • Boocock, M. G., Trevelyan, F., Ashby, L., Ang, A., Diep, N., Teo, S., & Lamm, F. (2019, August). The influence of psychosocial and patient handling factors on the musculoskeletal health of nurses. In Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (pp. 596-603). Springer, Cham.
  • Lamm, F. (2019). Labour is not a commodity: Lessons from New Zealand. Labour is not a commodity. ILO and ADAPT, Bergamo, Italy, 28th-30th November, 2019. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F., Nagar, S., Tipples, R. (2019). Human Capability Framework and Migrant Workers: A Review of the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Worker Scheme, ILO and ADAPT, Bergamo, Italy, 28th-30th November, 2019.
  • Lamm, F. (2019). From Disaster to Recovery: New Zealand Experiences. Seminar, lnstitut Superieur du Tourisme de Cannes-Sainte-Marie de Chavagnes, Cannes, 25th November, 2019. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F. (2019). Mental Health and Well-being in Building Services, BICSI South Pacific & Facilities Ingrate, 25th-26th September, 2019. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F. (2019). Turning research into reality: creating a strategy for the future, Human Factors in Healthcare Symposium: 18 September 2019. (keynote)
  • Robertson, C., Lamm, F., Rasmussen, E. (2018). The Role of the Interpreter in Vulnerable Migrant Worker Research, LEW Conference, Victoria University, Wellington, 29th-30th November, 2018.
  • Teo, S., Nguyen, D., Trevelyan, F., Ang, H.B., Lamm, F., & Boocock, M. (2018). Psychological hardiness, workplace bullying and workplace accidents and injuries, Asia Pacific Academy for Psychosocial Factors at Work, Auckland, 29th -30th November 2018.
  • Boocock, M. G., Trevelyan, F., Ashby, L., Ang, A., Diep, N., Teo, S., & Lamm, F. (2018). The Influence of Psychosocial and Patient Handling Factors on the Musculoskeletal Health of Nurses. In Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (pp. 596-603). Springer, Cham, 26th – 30th August, 2018.
  • Martin, C., Guarnieri, F., & Lamm, F. (2018). Tourism industry facing crises: Setting the scene. In Safety and Reliability–Safe Societies in a Changing World (pp. 257-262). CRC Press, 17th-21st June, 2018.
  • Tedestedt, R., Lamm, F., & Rasmussen, E. (2017). Old wine in new bottles: reinventing the labour movement through the use of cooperatives, 5th Conference of the Regulating for Decent Work Network, ILO, Geneva.
  • Ang, H. B., Lamm, F. (2017). The Changing Face of Farming: Employees' Perspective, XXI World Congress Safety and Health at Work, 3rd-6th September, 2017. Singapore
  • Tedestedt, R.; Rasmussen, E. & Lamm, F. (2016). What Did You Say? Worker Participation in Cooperatives. Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 28th–29th November, 2016.
  • Lamm, F. (2016). The Long and Winding Road: A review of NZ's OHS legislation and policy. NZ Ergonomics' Conference, 5th September, 2016. (keynote)
  • Ang, H.B. and Lamm, F. (2016). 'The Occupational Health and Safety of Sub-contracted Workers: A Hidden Issue'. Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Conference, 24-25 August 2016.
  • Lamm, F.; Rasmussen, E.; Sargeant, M.; & Moore, D. (2016). Under Pressure: OHS of Vulnerable Workers in the Construction Industry. Fifth International Conference on Precarious Work and Vulnerable Workers June 13 and 14 2016 at Middlesex University, London, UK.
  • McDonnell, N.; Lamm, F.; and Jamieson, S. (2016). Safety culture: looking in all the wrong places? Fifth International Conference on Precarious Work and Vulnerable Workers, June 13th and 14th 2016 at Middlesex University, London, UK.
  • Lamm, F. (2015). Independent contractors and OHS compliance: The Case of Pike River Coal Mine, Canadian Institute for the Relief of Pain and Disability, 2nd December, 2015. (keynote)
  • Tedestedt-George, C.; Lamm, F.; Bentley, T.; Moore, D.; Tedestedt, R.; Anderson, D.; & McDonnell, N. (2015). Running on Empty: New Forms of Vulnerability in the Trucking Industry in New Zealand. Developing and Implementing Policies for a Better Future at Work, 4th Conference of the Regulating for Decent Work Network, ILO, 8-10 July, 2015, Geneva.
  • Lamm, F.; McDonnell, N., Anderson, D. & Moore, D. (2015). Regulatory Failure? The Case of the Pike River Coal Mine Disaster. Developing and Implementing Policies for a Better Future at Work, 4th Conference of the Regulating for Decent Work Network, ILO, 8-10 July, 2015, Geneva.
  • Ang, A. & Lamm, F. (2015). Managing Occupational Stress and Safety Culture in a High-Risk Occupation: The 11th International Conference on Occupational Stress and Health, May 6th – 9th, 2015, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Lamm, F. (2015). Occupational Health & Safety & the Changing nature of work: Towards Healthier & Safer Workplaces, Council of Trade Unions (CTU): Workers Memorial Day, 28th April 2015, Auckland. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F.; McDonnell, N. &; Ang, A. (2015). The OHS of Vulnerable Workers: Lessons from NZ & Beyond, 2015 AIRAANZ Conference: Pacific Employment Relations, 3-5 February 2015.
  • Lamm, F. (2015). The Winds of Change: New Strategies for Old Problems. Work Health and Safety and Employee Wellbeing: Developing a Collaborative Strategy, 2nd February 2015, AUT Business School. (keynote)
  • McDonnell, N., Lamm, F., Ang, A. Jiang, B. (2014). The control of occupational hazards: the role of technology, management and labour in the production of a safety culture. 7th China International Forum on Work Safety, hosted by the State Administration of Work Safety(SAWS), P. R. China and the International Labour Organization(ILO), September 24th -25th, Beijing, China.
  • Lamm, F. (2014). The changing nature of work and OHS, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Melbourne, 28th October, 2014. (keynote)
  • Lamm F. (2014). Occupational Health & Safety and the Future of Work, WorkSafe and Australian Council of Trade Unions Conference, Hobart, September, 30th 2014. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F. (2014). The Vulnerability of Independent Contractors in times of Disasters. Sustaining Sustainability in the Face of Increasing Risk, the Industry Studies Association, May 27-30th May, Portland, USA
  • Lamm, F., Anderson, D., McDonnell, N., and Moore, D. (2014). New Zealand's Occupational Health and Safety Reforms: A blueprint for health and safety at work? AIRAANZ Conference, Melbourne, 5th - 7th February 2014.
  • Feilo, H.; Lamm, F.; Laurenson, T., Moore, D. (2014). Occupational health and safety of Pacific Island Workers: a cultural perspective. AIRAANZ, Melbourne, 5th - 7th February 2014.
  • Lamm, F., McDonnell, N., Lamare, R. (2013). The Impact of Disasters on Independent Contractors: Victims of Circumstances, Symposium on The Impact of Disasters on the Labour Market. Hosted by the Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training (JILPT) and Italian Association for International and Comparative Studies in Labour and Industrial Relations (ADAPT, Tokyo, November.
  • Lamm, F. (2013). Energy Matters: Maintaining the commitment to Occupational Health and Safety. Electricity Engineers Association of New Zealand Inc. (EEA): 'Safety and Health—The Challenge of Change', Wellington, 26th-27th September, 2013. (keynote)
  • McDonnell, N., Lamm F. & Lamare, R. (2013). The Vulnerability of the Independent Contractor: The Case of Pike River, International Conference on Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work, Toulouse, 12-13 September 2013, Toulouse Business School.
  • Anderson, D. & Lamm, F. (2013). Nothing is illegal until you get caught… the contextual factors of occupational injury of migrants in precarious work, International Conference on Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work, Toulouse, 12-13 September 2013, Toulouse Business School.
  • Ang, H.B & Lamm, F. (2013). Individual Differences: The Role Of Core Self-Evaluations As A Moderator, Work, Stress, and Health Conference: Protecting and Promoting Total Worker Health, American Psychological Association, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Society for Occupational Health Psychology (SOHP). San Bernardino, May 13th, 2013.
  • Lamm, F. (2013). Decoding Behaviour: Lessons to be Learnt, ENEX, NZs Oil and Gas Event 2013, 6th- 7th June 2013, New Plymouth, 2013. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F. (2013). The Challenges of Researching OHS of Vulnerable Workers in Small Culturally Diverse Businesses. Understanding Small Enterprises (USE), Nelson, New Zealand, 19-22 February 2013. (keynote)
  • Ang A., Lamm, F. & Tipples, R. (2012). Gender Differences of Stress in the Farming Sector, Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 19th -20th November, 2012
  • Lamm, F. (2012). Injury Prevention: Where to from here? ACC: A Better Future, Wellington, 29th October, 2012. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F. (2012). The Case of the Disappearing Department of Labour: Whither goes state protection for vulnerable workers? Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work in a Changing World Conference, London, Middlesex University, 10-11 September 2012. (keynote)
  • Boocock, B. Jamieson, S., Hayman, J., Lamare, R., Lamm, F., Martin, M., McDonnell, N., Moore, D. Rasmussen, R., Schweder, P. (2012). Occupational Health and Safety of Subcontracted Workers: Vulnerable Workers at Pike River Coal Mine, Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work in a Changing World Conference, London, Middlesex University, 10-11 September 2012.
  • Anderson, D., Hyman, J., Lamm, F. (2012). The Economics of Health and Safety in the New Zealand Fishing Industry. Conference on Advances in the Economic Analysis of Participatory and Labor-Managed Firms, Rutgers University, New Jersey, 13- 15 July 2012.
  • Lamm, F., Anderson, D., Ang, A.,. Hayman, J., Jamieson, S., Lamare, R., Laurenson, T.M., McDonnell, N., Schweder, P., Shulruf, B., Wasser, M. (2012). OHS of migrant Samoan workers on Seasonal Employment Schemes, the 16th World Congress of ILERA, 1st- 5th July, Philadelphia.
  • Lamm, F. (2012). Health and Safety Issues in Mining: An Australian and New Zealand Perspectives, Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research, AUT, Auckland, 24th April. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F., Anderson, D., Jamieson, S., Lamare, R., Laurenson, T.M., Macky, K. Mailata, S., McDonnell, N., Schweder, P.& Shulruf, B. (2011). 'OHS of migrant Samoan workers on Seasonal Employment Schemes', Managing OHS in Small, Culturally Diverse Workplaces: Issues and Solutions Proceedings, Crisis and Risk research Centre, Mines ParisTech, Sophia Antipolis, France, 12-13 September, 2011.
  • Lamm, F. (2011). Experience rating within the context of a changing work environment The shift away from large manufacturing companies to SMEs, changing labour market, The future of ACC, ACC Forum Friday 26 August 2011. (keynote)
  • Crowe, P., Harris, C., Lamm, F., Nolan, T. (2011). A Morality Drift: A Critique of the Anti-logic of HRM Rhetoric, British Academy of Management, Aston University, Birmingham, UK, 13th -15th September, 2011.
  • Lamm, F., Anderson, D., Jamieson, S., Lamare, R., Laurenson, T.M., Mailata, S., McDonnell, N., Schweder, P.& Shulruf, B. (2011). 'OHS of migrant Samoan workers on Seasonal Employment Schemes: Key Debates', International Symposium on Regulating OHS For Precarious Workers, Deakin University, Melbourne, 17th June.
  • Ang, H. B., Lamm, F., & Tipples, R. (2011). A cross-national model of job stress and satisfaction variables: a farming context, Work, Stress & Health, American Psychological Association, Los Angles, USA. May 16th -19th.
  • Anderson, D., Boocock, M., Hannif, Z., Jamieson, S., Lamare, R., Lamm, F., Laurenson, T., Martin, C. McDonnell, N. Robertson, C. Schweder, P. Shulruf, B. (2011). Researching OHS of Migrant Workers: a cross-national comparison, Capitalism and Work Conference, The Centre for Global Labour Research Conference, Cardiff University, 12th January
  • Lamm, F., Lamare, R., Laurenson, T.M., McDonnell, N., Schweder, P., Shulruf, B., Walters, D. (2010). Issues Around Researching OHS Of Samoan Migrant Workers, Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 29th November-1st December
  • Ang, H.B. & Lamm, F. (2010). Occupational Stress among the New Zealand farmers: A Review, 14th Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 29th November-1st December
  • Hunt, V., Rasmussen, E., Lamm, F. (2010). Call Centre Work and health and safety issues 14th Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 29th November-1st December
  • Anderson, D., Hayman, J., Lamm, F. (2010). Occupational Health and Safety in the New Zealand Fishing Industry: Preliminary finding of the key issues, 14th Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 29th November-1st December
  • Martin, C., Pelleterat de Bordea, M., Guarnieria, F., Lamm, F. (2010). OH&S in Small and Medium-size Enterprises and the Issue of Cultural Diversity: Ongoing Research in the Construction Industry, 14th Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 29th November-1st December
  • Anderson, D., Boocock, M., Hannif, Z., Jamieson, S., Lamare, R., Lamm, F., Laurenson, T., Martin, C., McDonnell, N., Robertson, C., Schweder, P., Shulruf, B. (2010). Methodological Issues Related to Researching OHS of Migrant Workers: a cross-national comparison, Presented at the An ESRC Seminar Series on the impact of migrant workers on the functioning of labour markets and industrial relations: Bournemouth University, 5th November, 2010
  • Lamare, R., Lamm, F., Laurenson, T. M., McDonnell, N. & Schweder, P. (2010). The invisible migrant worker: an investigation into the OHS of migrant Samoan workers, Work, Employment and Society Conference, British Sociology Association, Brighton, UK 7th-9th September.
  • Lamm, F., Lamare, R., Massey, C., McDonnell, N., Perry, M., & Rasmussen, E. (2010). Productivity through Different Lenses: re-examining ideas of productivity within the context of diversity & OHS practices, 25th Annual Cardiff Employment Research Unit Conference, 13th -14th September, Cardiff.
  • Lamm, F. Boocock, M., Hannif, H., Jamieson, S. Lamare, R., B., Markey, R., Martin, C. McDonnell, N. Rasmussen, E. Robertson, C., Schweder, P. & Shulruf, B. (2010). OHS of Migrant Workers: an international concern, Health and Safety and Vulnerable Workers in Changing World of Work, 8 June, London
  • Hannif, Z. & Lamm, F. (2010). Occupational Health and Safety in the Call Centres, 7th Asian Congress of the International Industrial Relations Association (IIRA), Sydney.
  • Anderson, D. & Lamm, F. (2010). The Good, the Bad, and the Extremely Ugly: Initial Survey Results of the Working Experiences of Working Children, AIRAANZ, Sydney.
  • Lamm, F., Jamieson, J. Martin, C. McDonnell, N. & Shulruf, B. (2009). Managing OHS in Small Culturally Diverse Workplaces: Developing a Research Agenda, Understanding Small Enterprises (USE): A healthy working life in a healthy business, Denmark, Oct 20th -23rd.
  • Ang, Huat Bin (Andy) & Lamm, F. (2009). 'A Study of Occupational Stress, Job Satisfaction & Strain Among Farm Managers in NZ', American Psychological Association, "Work, Stress, and Health 2009, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 5-8.
  • Markey, R., Harris, C., Lamm, F., Rasmussen, E. & Ravenswood, K. (2009). 'Productivity, Participation and Employee Well-being,' at the International Industrial Relations Association, 15th World Congress, Sydney, Australia: 24-29.
  • Lamm, F., Markey, R., Rasmussen, E. & Tipples, R. (2008). 'From the Market Supreme to Social Partnership: An Overview of Employment Relations in New Zealand', presented to the EU Symposium on International Trends in Industrial Relations, Athens, 11th -12th , December.
  • Lamm, F. & Pio, E. (2008). 'Literature Review on the Links Between Culture & OHS', 13th Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 11-12 December.
  • Markey, R., Lamm, F., Harris, C., Ravenswood, K., Williamson, D., Knudsen, H., Busck, O., Jorgensen, T. & Lind, J. (2008). 'Improving productivity through enhancing employee wellness and well-being'. 3rd European Congress of Work and Labour Network. Rome, 24-26 September.
  • Lamm, F., Legg, S., Battisti, M., Harris, L.A.,, Laird, I., Massey, C., & Olsen, K. (2008). Occupational Health and Safety in Small Businesses: Which way forward?' The Inaugural OHS Industry Group Conference, 10th-12th September, Auckland.
  • Ang, H.B. & Lamm, F. (2008). The impact of stressors on psychological well-being among NZ farmers: The development of a conceptual model. The American Psychosocial Association's Work, Stress, and Health 2008 Conference, Washington DC, March 3-5, 2008 (Best paper).
  • Hunt, V., Rasmussen, E., & Lamm, F. (2008). 'Turnover and Retention in a tight labour market: reflection on New Zealand Research', AIRAANZ Conference, February 7, 2008.
  • Lamm, F.; Massey, C., & Perry, M. (2007). Is There A Link Between Workplace Health & Safety & Firm Performance & Productivity? AIRAANZ Conference, Auckland, 7-10th February.
  • Hannif, Z., Lamm, F., Lo, K. & Lu, J. (2006). 'Occupational Stress in the Service Sector: a new dimension', in 12th Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 16-17 November.
  • Lamm, F., Massey, C., & Perry, M. (2006). 'Productivity Indicators & Challenges in NZ Workplaces', in 12th Labour, Employment & Work Conference Proceedings, Victoria University, Wellington, 16-17 November.
  • Hunt, V., Rasmussen, E. & Lamm, F. (2006). 'From black-and-white to shades of grey: research of call centre employment.' Paper, the 12th Labour, Employment and Work Conference, Wellington, 15-16 November 2006.
  • Rasmussen, E. & Lamm, F. (2005). Individualism and self-regulation: drivers, trends and paradoxes. In Models of HRM in an International Context, HRM Symposium at the IHRM Conference, Cairns, Australia (Symposium accepted in March 2005).
  • Rasmussen, E. & Lamm, F. (2005). From collectivism to individualism in New Zealand employment relations. In Baird, M., Cooper, R. & Westcott, M. (eds.). Reworking Work, Proceedings of the 19th AIRAANZ Conference, 9-11 February 2005, Sydney, Australia, pp. 479-485.
  • Lo, Karen & Lamm, F. (2004). `Hospitality Stress: An ER Perspective' Eleventh Conference on Labour, Employment and Work, Wellington, 22nd-23rd December, 2004.
  • Hannif, Z. & Lamm, F. (2004). `Precarious Employment in the NZ Call Centre Industry' Eleventh Conference on Labour, Employment and Work, Wellington, 22nd-23rd December, 2004.
  • Lamm, F. (2004). Absenteeism in the Small Business Sector', AIRAANZ Conference Proceedings, Noosa, Queensland, 3rd – 6th Feburary, 2004.
  • Lamm, F. (2003). Occupational Health and Safety in Small Businesses: which way forward? Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists - Improving Occupational Hygiene in Small Business. 5th - 12th Dec. 2003, pp1-17. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F. & Walters, D. (2003). `Regulating Occupational Health and Safety in Small Businesses: Some challenges and some ways forward' National Research Centre for OHS Regulation, Australian National University; National OHS Commission of Australia. Australian OHS Regulations for the 21st Century, Gold Coast, Queensland, 21-22 July, pp1-32.
  • Boyd, C. & Lamm, F. (2003). Health and Safety of Aircrew: A Critique of the National and International Debates,' in Blumenfeld, S., Labour, Employment and Work in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Ten Conference, Wellignton, 21st - 22nd November, 2002.
  • Rasmussen, E. and Lamm, F. (2002). `Two steps forward and one step backwards: the Danish experiment with leave entitlements in the post 1993 period', AIRAANZ Conference Proceedings, Queenstown, pp403-412.
  • Lamm, F. (2000). Migrant Labour in Small Business: An OHS Perspective', Australian and New Zealand Medical Association, Auckland, June 15th –16th, pp 4-23. (keynote)
  • Lamm, F. (2000). `Absenteeism in the Small Businesses' in Morrison, P (ed). Labour, Employment and Work in New Zealand. Proceedings of the Ninth Conference, Wellington, 23rd - 24th November, pp227-286.

This represents the complete bibliography of Dr. Lamm's academic contributions spanning over 30 years, totaling 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 books, 23 book chapters, 34 research reports, and 90 refereed conference papers and presentations.

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