IQE
20/11/2015 08:57
GENERAL
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REL: 0857 HRS Intueri Education Group Limited
GENERAL: IQE: IQE - Resolution Reached in Dive School Worksafe Case
A subsidiary of Intueri Education Group, the New Zealand School of Outdoor
Studies Limited trading as the New Zealand School of Commercial Diver
Training (NZSCDT), has pleaded guilty to one charge laid by Worksafe New
Zealand under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, in relation to a
student fatality that occurred at NZSCDT in April 2014.
Sentencing on the charge has been scheduled for 15 February 2016. As
previously announced, Intueri has taken a provision in its accounts for
likely penalties. Agreement was reached to drop the remaining four charges.
Chief Executive of Intueri, Rob Facer, said: "This was a very tragic event in
which a young man lost his life. We take health and safety very seriously and
have cooperated completely with Worksafe throughout their investigation.
"The safety of our staff and students is paramount. We are constantly
reviewing our policies and procedures and continue to take steps to ensure we
protect the safety of all our staff and students."
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Contact:
Rob Facer
Chief Executive & Director
+64 (0) 27 675 3538
[email protected]
Liane Clarke
GM Marketing & Communications
+64 (0) 27 444 2251
[email protected]
End CA:00273771 For:IQE Type:GENERAL Time:2015-11-20 08:57:38