LifeCare at Safety Summit 2026: Encouraging Workplace Leaders to Know Their Numbers

Workplace health and safety goes beyond preventing accidents and injuries. It also means understanding the health risks that can affect employees’ wellbeing and taking proactive steps to support healthier workplaces.

This was a key message LifeCare brought to the Safety Summit 2026 in Christchurch, where our team connected with health and safety professionals, industry leaders and businesses from across New Zealand, while offering complimentary health checks to delegates.

Through blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol checks, LifeCare encouraged attendees to know their numbers and recognise the importance of preventative healthcare in the workplace.

Bringing Preventative Health to the Safety Summit

Representing LifeCare at the event were Debbie Aitken, Donna Corboy, Renata Rogg and Chanel King, who spent the day engaging with delegates, discussing workplace health challenges and showcasing how simple health assessments can help people better understand their wellbeing.

Visitors to the LifeCare stand were invited to receive three complimentary health checks:

• Blood pressure: High blood pressure often develops without noticeable symptoms and is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
• Blood glucose: Monitoring blood glucose levels can help identify potential concerns that may require further medical assessment.
• Cholesterol: Understanding cholesterol levels can provide valuable information about cardiovascular health and potential long-term risks.

These checks provide an opportunity to increase health awareness, encourage conversations about preventative healthcare and help individuals understand when further advice from a healthcare professional may be beneficial. They also provide opportunities to discuss how organisations can integrate preventative health initiatives into their broader workplace health and wellbeing strategies.

While individual screening results are not a diagnosis, they can be a useful starting point for taking a more proactive approach to personal health.

Why Knowing Your Numbers Matters in the Workplace

Health conditions such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and abnormal blood glucose levels can develop gradually, sometimes without obvious symptoms.

For employees, having access to basic health checks can help raise awareness of potential health risks and encourage earlier conversations with healthcare professionals.

For employers, providing opportunities for preventative health screening demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing that extends beyond traditional workplace safety measures.

A proactive approach to workplace health is not just about responding when something goes wrong. It’s about creating opportunities to identify potential concerns earlier. Just as health and safety leaders rely on accurate information to understand workplace risks and make informed decisions, individuals benefit from having a clearer understanding of their own health indicators.

Good decisions start with good information.

Bring Preventative Health Checks to Your Workplace

For many organisations, supporting employee wellbeing starts with making health information and preventative services more accessible.

Workplace health checks can be a practical way to encourage employees to take an active interest in their health, particularly when assessments are delivered conveniently at the workplace.

LifeCare offers Health Monitoring and Corporate Health Checks designed to help organisations promote employee health awareness and support preventative wellbeing initiatives.

Are you looking for practical ways to support your employees’ health and wellbeing?

LifeCare’s Health Checks can help your team understand important health indicators and encourage a proactive approach to personal wellbeing.

Learn more about LifeCare’s Corporate Health Checks and how we can support your workplace.