We’re changing the way workplace health & safety works.
Steve Schroder
Director
Steve has a wealth of operational safety experience across a broad range of industries including construction (commercial, residential, and civil), manufacturing (heavy, medium, and light), healthcare and hospitals, property management, transport, scrap and recycling, data centres, social services, hospitality, forestry, education, refrigeration, adventure services and tourism, not-for-profits and charities, as well as local councils and government departments.
Steve’s ability to quickly identify the root cause of safety challenges and develop practical, effective solutions has made him a trusted partner for businesses across these sectors. He now collaborates with business owners, boards, and senior management to help transition their organisations toward a progressive and proactive safety culture.
Steve is a Professional Member of NZISM, a HASANZ-registered safety professional, a member of the Institute of Directors, and an experienced ICAM-trained safety investigator who has conducted numerous ICAM investigations for clients. His dedication to fostering safety excellence and his strategic insight make him an invaluable resource for any organisation.
Susan Rhodes
Director / Principal Consultant
The founder of Smart Safety Solutions, Susan Rhodes has been a safety professional since 1999, bringing a wealth of experience across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, DHBs, aviation, rail, transport, social services, education, aged care and retirement villages, not-for-profits and charities, local councils, and government departments. Susan has been helping businesses prioritise employee safety through Safety Differently and other progressive safety models. Before founding her consultancy, she held several national safety leadership roles, which honed her ability to drive organisational change from a strategic level.
Susan is known for her pragmatic and practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that her solutions are actionable and effective. A passionate mentor, she has guided numerous professionals through the early stages of their careers, equipping them with the skills to excel in the health and safety field. Susan’s combination of extensive industry experience, strategic insight, and commitment to innovation makes her an ideal partner for organisations aiming to transform their safety culture.
Why partner with Smart Safety Solutions?
Driven by vision and values: Our work is guided by our company vision, our unwavering commitment to integrity, and cultural transformation. We partner with businesses to create safer workplaces while embedding lasting improvements.
Family values, professional expertise: As a family-run business, we take pride in building strong, trust-based relationships with our clients, offering personalised, hands-on service.
Wide ranging expertise: From interim health and safety secondment to managing large-scale projects, implementing advanced systems, and conducting site reviews, we provide support across all facets of health and safety management.
Tailored solutions: Every organisation is unique. We customise our services to align with your company vision and goals, specific risks, operational requirements, and industry standards.
Proven industry success: With experience spanning sectors like construction, education, manufacturing, retail, aviation, healthcare, and public services, we understand the unique challenges your business faces.
Comprehensive service portfolio:
- Health and safety secondment and project implementation;
- Contractor management and pre-qualification support;
- ISO 45001 and ACC Partnership Programme audit preparation;
- Development of customised safety systems, risk assessments, and SOPs;
- Incident investigations, including ICAM and critical event analyses; and
- Board-level reporting and coaching for executive and senior teams.
Pragmatic and practical advice: We believe in providing straightforward, actionable safety solutions that are easy to implement, ensuring real buy-in from all levels of staff.
Our promise: At Smart Safety Solutions, we are committed to empowering businesses with the tools, knowledge, and support to build safer, smarter workplaces. Guided by a rich history, a commitment to family values, and our passion for safety, we deliver solutions that are both effective and enduring.
Smart Safety Solutions — your partner in transformational safety.