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Associate Professor Ian Laird PhD

Associate Professor

Doctoral Mentor Supervisor
School of Health Sciences

I have over 30 years’ experience of workplace health and safety in New Zealand and am a specialist in occupational health, hygiene and safety, and am currently an Associate Professor in Occupational Health and Safety, Centre for Ergonomics, Occupational Safety and Health, School of Public Health, College of Health, 黑料网, Palmerston North.

After completion of my B Sc (Honours) degree at VictoriaUniversity, Wellington, I completed an M Sc in Occupational Hygiene at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London and subsequently a Ph D at MasseyUniversity, in respiratory physiology, involving the physiological cost of wearing respiratory protective equipment in New Zealand industry. I have worked for the Ministry of Health and Accident Compensation Corporation, before taking my current position at MasseyUniversity.

I am a founding member of the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society and member of the British Occupational Hygiene Society. I have served on many government committees’ including the provision of advice on OHS to the Ministers of Health, Labour and ACC. I have considerable experience as a consultant to NZ industry, and has particular interests in health hazard exposure assessment and intervention effectiveness research. In 2006, I was awarded a Fulbright New Zealand Fellowship to the US, which was undertaken at the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, where I am a Visiting Scientist.

I have over 30 years’ experience of workplace health and safety in New Zealand and am a specialist in occupational health, hygiene and safety. I also have extensive experience in the management of workplace health and safety particularly in relation to small to medium sized enterprises (SME’s). I have served on many government committees’ including the provision of advice on OHS to the Ministers of Health, Labour and ACC. I have considerable experience as a consultant to NZ industry, and have particular interests in health hazard exposure assessment and intervention effectiveness research.

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 06 356 9099 x84914
    Location: 8.16, Social Science Tower
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - 黑料网 (1996)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Prevention of noise induced hearing loss

Occupational health and safety in small enterprises

OHS intervention effectiveness research and programme evaluation

Injury epidemiology

OHS auditing and assessing safety performance

 

Thematics

Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (111705): Epidemiology (111706): Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Public Health and Health Services (111700)

Keywords

My published research and work is within the following industry sectors; agriculture, forestry, construction and manufacturing.

hazards, exposures and risks – noise, chemicals and dusts;

effectiveness of controls and the management OHS;

OHS auditing and performance measurement;

safety culture and climate assessment;

participation and consultation in OHS;

employment relations and OHS;

OHS programme evaluation and intervention research; 

OHS and small businesses.

Research Projects

Completed Projects

Project Title: Prevention of Noise Induced Hearing Loss

To develop immediate and long term interventions for reducing the incidence of noise-induced hearing loss as well a directing potential future research.
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Date Range: 2008 - 2011

Funding Body: Health Research Council of New Zealand

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Research Outputs

Journal

Guan, Z., Sajeevan Samarasinghe, DA., Yiu, TW., Laird, I., & Reddy, R. (2025). A web-based safety management platform to enhance safety for Chinese migrant construction workers. Safety Science. 181
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Laird, I., McIntyre, J., Borman, B., Adank, R., & Ashby, L. (2022). A New Zealand regional work-related sprains and strains surveillance, management and prevention programme: study protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 23(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Adank, R., Laird, I.
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Eng, A., Denison, HJ., Corbin, M., Barnes, L., Mannetje, AT., Mclean, D., . . . Douwes, J. (2023). Long working hours, sedentary work, noise, night shifts and risk of ischaemic heart disease. Heart. 109(5), 372-379
[Journal article]Authored by: Corbin, M., Denison, H., Douwes, J., Eng, A., Laird, I.
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Laird, I. (2022). What's the Problem: Guest Commentary. Safeguard. 192(March/April), 42-42 Retrieved from https://safeguard.co.nz/
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Eng, A., Corbin, M., Denison, H., Barnes, L., t'Mannetje, A., McLean, D., . . . Douwes, J. (2020). Occupational Exposures and Ischaemic Heart Disease: Results from The Entire New Zealand Population. International Journal of Population Data Science. 5(5) Retrieved from https://ijpds.org/issue/view/19
[Journal article]Authored by: Corbin, M., Denison, H., Douwes, J., Eng, A., Laird, I.
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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 Retrieved from http://www.nzjournal.org/NZJER44%281%29.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Bensemann, J., Laird, I.
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Laird, I. (2018). Culture: a circular argument?. Safeguard. May/June 2018(169), 68-69 Retrieved from https://safeguard.co.nz/databases/modus/safeguard/sgmagazine/toc?tid=174168300
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Laird, I., McBride, D., McLaren, SJ., Gardner, D., Hislop, R., Gray, J., . . . Page, WH. (2016). Noise sources, exposures and controls in small enterprises in New Zealand. New Zealand Acoustics. 29(1), 28-38 Retrieved from http://www.acoustics.org.nz/
[Journal article]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I., Page, W.
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Legg, SJ., Olsen, KB., Laird, IS., & Hasle, P. (2015). Managing safety in small and medium enterprises. Safety Science. 71(2), 189-298
[Journal article]Edited by: Laird, I.
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Legg, SJ., Olsen, KB., Laird, IS., & Hasle, P. (2015). Managing safety in small and medium enterprises. Safety Science. 71(PC), 189-196
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Gardner, D., Laird, I., Dickinson, P., Legg, S., McBride, D., & Mclaren, S. (2014). Safety climate, attitudes to noise management and exposure to noise in small and medium sized workplaces in New Zealand. Small Enterprise Research. 21(2), 190-201
[Journal article]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Legg, S., Laird, I., Olsen, K., & Hasle, P. (2014). Creating healthy work in small enterprises – from understanding to action: Summary of current knowledge. International Journal of Small Enterprise Research. 21(2), 139-147
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.Edited by: Laird, I.
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Foster, B., Laird, IS., & Farr, D. (2014). The inter-relationship of ER practices and OHS outcomes in SMEs. Human Resources Magazine. (June/July)
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Gardner, DH., Laird, I., Dickinson, PJ., Legg, S., McBride, D., & McLaren, S. (2014). Safety climate, attitudes to noise management and exposure to noise in small and medium sized workplaces in New Zealand.. Small Enterprise Research. 21(2), 190-201
[Journal article]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Legg, SJ., Laird, IS., Olsen, KB., & Hasle, P. (2014). Creating healthy work in small enterprises - from understanding to action: summary of current knowledge. International Journal of Small Enterprise Research. 21(2), 139-147 Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rser20
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Laird, IS. (2014). Lifelong learning. Safeguard. (147), 33-33 Retrieved from http://www.safeguard.co.nz/databases/modus/safeguard/sgmagazine/toc?tid=395234736#section-3
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Mathews, M., & Laird, IS. (2014). Employee perspective on the nature and effectiveness of safety behaviour interventions in the New Zealand workplace. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 30(2), 1-17
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Legg, SJ., Olsen, KB., Laird, IS., & Hasle, P. (2014). Managing safety in small and medium sized enterprises. Safety Science. 71, 189-196
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Laird, IS. (2012). The pillars revisited. Safeguard. (131), 17-18
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I., Clark, M., & Perry, M. (2012). An evaluation of a national introductory agrichemical safety training program in New Zealand. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 28(3)
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Foster, B., Rasmussen, E., Murrie, J., & Laird, I. (2011). Supportive legislation, unsupportive employers and collective bargaining in New Zealand. Relations Industrielles. 66(2), 192-212
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
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Laird, I., Olsen, K., Harris, LA., Legg, S., & Perry, MJ. (2011). Utilising the characteristics of small enterprises to assist in managing hazardous substances in the workplace. International Journal of Workplace Health Management. 4(2), 140-163
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Olsen, K., Harris, L., Laird, I., Legg, S., Perry, M., & Hasle, P. (2010). Differential intervention strategies to improve the management of hazardous chemicals in small enterprises. Policy and Practice in Health and Safety. 8(2), 57-76
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Legg, S., Olsen, K., Lamm, F., Laird, I., Harris, L., & 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
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Eng, A., 'T Mannetje, A., Cheng, S., Douwes, J., Ellison-Loschmann, L., McLean, D., . . . Pearce, N. (2010). The New Zealand workforce survey I: Self-reported occupational exposures. Annals of Occupational Hygiene. 54(2), 144-153
[Journal article]Authored by: Douwes, J., Eng, A., Laird, I.
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Laird, IS. (2009). Inhalable and respirable dust exposure during farming operations in New Zealand agriculture. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety. 25(5), 385-392
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2009). Ergonomics myths and misconceptions. Health and safety guide. 53, 25-25
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Foster, B., Murrie, J., & Laird, I. (2009). It takes two to tango: Evidence of a decline in institutional industrial relations in New Zealand. Employee Relations. 31(5), 503-514
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
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Laird, IS. (2008). Training for a health and safety career. Health & Safety Guide. , 39-39
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2008). Turning professional. Safeguard.
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2008). Review: Where's the cheese?. Safeguard. , 42-42
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2007). Why does size matter?. Safeguard. , 18-19
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS., Goldsmith, R., Pack, RJ., & Vitalis, A. (2002). The effect on heart rate and facial skin temperature of wearing respiratory protection at work. Annals of Occupational Hygiene. 46(2), 143-148
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Bentley, TA., Page, SJ., & Laird, IS. (2001). Erratum: Accidents in the New Zealand adventure tourism industry (Safety Science 38 (1) (31-48) PII: S0925753500000539). Safety Science. 39(1-2), 133
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Bentley, TA., Page, SJ., & Laird, IS. (2001). Accidents in the New Zealand adventure tourism industry (vol 38, pg 31, 2001). SAFETY SCIENCE. 39(1-2), 133-133
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Bentley, T., Page, S., Meyer, D., Chalmers, D., & Laird, I. (2001). How safe is adventure tourism in New Zealand? An exploratory analysis. Applied Ergonomics. 32(4), 327-338
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Bentley, TA., Page, S., & Laird, IS. (2001). Accidents in the New Zealand adventure tourism industry. Safety Science. 38, 31-48
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Smart, R., Ewing Jarvie, S., & Laird, IS. (2000). Business continuity planning in New Zealand. globalcontinuity.com.
[Journal article]Authored by: Laird, I.
Bentley, TA., Page, SJ., & Ian Laird, S. (2000). Safety in New Zealand's adventure tourism industry: The client accident experience of adventure tourism operators. Journal of Travel Medicine. 7(5), 239-246
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Laird, IS., Pack, RJ., & Carr, DH. (1993). A survey on the use and non-use of respiratory protective equipment in workplaces in a provincial New Zealand city. Annals of Occupational Hygiene. 37(4), 367-376
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Book

Johnstone, R., & Laird, I. (2018). History of Laws. In C. Dunn, & S. Ercole (Eds.) Australian and New Zealand Master Work Health and Safety Guide. (pp. 51 - 96). Sydney: Wolters Kluwer
[Chapter]Authored by: Laird, I.
Olsen, KB., & Laird, IS. (Eds.) (2013). USE 2013 Proceedings. Understanding small enterprises. From USE to action: Transforming our understanding of small enterprises into practice to create healthy working lives in healthy businesses. : 黑料网 & AUT University
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Bentley, T., Page, SJ., & Laird, I. (2002). Managing tourist safety: The experience of the adventure tourism industry. In Managing Tourist Health and Safety in the New Millennium. (pp. 85 - 97).
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Report

Mundel, T., Legg, S., & Laird, I. (2020). Impact of Live Fire Training on National Training Centre Based Instructors. ( Report No. No. 176). Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Eng, A., Denison, H., Chung, A., 't Mannetje, A., McLean, D., Barnes, L., . . . Douwes, J. (2019). Worker exposure survey report Part 2: Results from a worker exposure survey in seven targeted occupational groups..
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Denison, H., Douwes, J., Eng, A., Keer, S., Laird, I.
Eng, A., Barnes, L., 't Mannetje, A., Laird, I., & Douwes, J. (2018). Worker Exposure Survey Report. Part 1: Results from two large New Zealand workforce surveys conducted in 2004-2006 and 2009-2010..
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Douwes, J., Eng, A., Laird, I.
Legg, SJ., Battisti, M., Harris, L., Laird, IS., Lamm, F., Massey, CL., . . . Olsen, KB.(2009). Occupational health and safety in small businesses. : National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee
[Technical Report]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS., Olsen, KB., Harris, L., Legg, SJ., & Perry, MJ.(2009). The development of preventive interventions to reduce hazardous chemical exposures in small business in New Zealand. : Injury Prevention Group Accident Compensation Corporation
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Laird, IS., Olsen, KB., Clark, MR., Harris, L., & Perry, MJ. (2007). Review to international literature relating to airborne substances, exposure and control.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2007). Review of injury prevention programme evaluation models.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2006). Guidelines for the evaluation of OHS interventions.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS., & Perry, M.(2006). The characteristics of SME's and the implications for intervention research.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2003). Ministerial inquiry into the management of certain hazardous substances in workplaces. Department of Labour.
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Conference

Laird, I.(2024). Applying prevention through design (PtD) principles in the prevention of work-related sprains and strains in agriculture in New Zealand: Case studies from the Hawkes Bay.. . Rotorua
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Laird, I. (2022, November). Applying Prevention through Design (PtD) Principles in the Workplace. Presented at HASANZ Conference 2022. Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Laird, I. (2021, November). Effectively utilising prevention through design (PtD) principles in the workplace. Presented at Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA), OH & S Live Webinar Series.. Auckalnd.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I. (2020, November). Health by Design and Ground Up Community Research. Presented at Rural Research Days. NZ Rural General Practice Network.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I. (2020, October). Prevention through Design in the Workplace. Presented at Unhealthy Societies: Problems and Possibilities.. Palmerston North.
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Laird, I. (2019, September). Workplace Health & Safety Culture: Issues and challenges in research and practice. Presented at NZ Occupational Health Nurses Association Conference 2019. Whangarei.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I. (2019, September). Health by Design: Concepts and Case Studies in Prevention through Design (PtD). Presented at NZ Occupational Health Nurses Association Conference 2019. Whangarei.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I. (2019, August). Health by Design - designing out hazards at work. Presented at Australia New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) - "Improving Occupational Health Practice".. Whangarei.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Laird, I. (2018, July). Addressing the “health” in health and safety: raising the profile of occupational health in New Zealand. Presented at NZISM and NZOHNA (Canterbury Region) Conference,
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I. (2018, July). Workplace Health & Safety Culture: Issues and challenges in research and practice. Presented at NZISM and NZOHNA (Canterbury Region) Conference. Christchurch.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I. (2018, September). Applying Prevention through Design (PtD) principles to prevent noise exposure and hearing loss in agriculture: Case studies from New Zealand.. Presented at The 11th International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) International Scientific Conference. Washington, DC, USA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Foster, B., Farr, D., & Laird, I. (2015, October). The inter-relationship between Employment Relations and Occupational Health and Safety Practices in SMEs: Testing a theoretical perspective. Presented at Understanding Small Enterprises (USE) Conference 2015
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Foster, B., Farr, D., & Laird, I.(2015). The inter-relationship between employment relations practices and occupational health and safety practices in SMEs: Testing a theoretical perspective. Paper presented at the meeting of Understanding Small Enterprises (USE) 2015 Conference Proceedings. Groningen, The Netherlands
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2015, April). Occupational noise sources, exposures and controls in small enterprises in New Zealand. Presented at 10th International Occupational Hygiene Association International Scientific Conference 2015. London.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Laird, IS. (2015, March). Occupational Health: Creating healthy workplaces – now and in the future. Presented at Safety 360; Occupational Health Conference. SkyCity Convention Centre.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Pandey, B., Laird, IS., Olsen, KB., Hasle, P., & Legg, SJ. (2013). Participatory practices and understanding of occupational health and safety risk in small businesses. Understanding Small Enterprises (USE) 2013 Proceedings. From USE to action. (pp. 342 - 343). : Understanding Small Enterprises (USE) Conference 2013. From USE to action: Transforming our understanding of small enterprises into practice to create healthy working lives in healthy businesses
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
Coetzee, DT., Foster, AB., & Laird, I. (2012, November). A 'Good Employer' perceptions and practice in small enterprises. Presented at 15th Labour, Employment and Work Conference (LEW). Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Coetzee, D., Foster, B., & Laird, IS. (2013). A 'Good Employer' perceptions and practice in small enterprises. Labour, Employment and Work in New Zealand. (pp. 1 - 11). : 15th Labour Employment and Work (LEWS)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Laird, I., McBride, D., Legg, S., Dickinson, P., McLaren, S., & Gardner, D. (2012, October). Effective strategies in the prevention of noise induced hearing loss. Presented at 11th Biannual Safety 2012 World Conference. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Laird, I., McBride, D., Legg, S., Dickinson, P., McLaren, S., & Gardner, D. (2012). Effective strategies in the prevention of noise induced hearing loss. In Injury Prevention Vol. Supplement 1 (pp. A13 - A13). , 11th Biannual Safety 2012 World Conference: BMJ Publishing Group
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Laird, IS. (2011, October). Effective strategies in the prevention of NIHL. Presented at Occupational Safety and Health Industry Group (OHSIG) Conference. Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, I., & McBride, D. (2011). The epidemiology and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in New Zealand. In Occupational and Environmental Medicine Vol. 68 (pp. A102 - A102). , 22nd International Conference on Epidemiology in Occupational Health London: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Pandey, BR., Larid, IS., Olsen, KB., Hasle, P., & Legg, SJ.(2011, October 26). Relating OHS risks to workplace relation: case study of a restaurant and café industry. In OHSIG Conference and Exhibition, 16-18 October 2011, Delegate Handbook(pp. 28 - 28). , Towards 2020 Challenges and Changes in OH&S. OHSIG 2011
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS., & McBride, D. (2011, September). The epidemiology and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in New Zealand.. Presented at 22nd International Conference on Epidemiology in Occupational Health. Oxford.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Gardner, DH., Laird, I., Dickinson, P., Hoek, J., Legg, S., & McBride, D. (2011, June). Safety climate, attitudes to noise and noise exposure in New Zealand workplaces. Presented at IOP 2011: 9th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference: Connectivity in a dynamic world: Human connection in a world of rapid change. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Pandey, BR., Laird, IS., Olsen, K., Hasle, P., & Legg, SJ.(2010). Employers' and employees' understanding of occupational health and safety risk in small businesses:a case study. . Wellington, New Zealand
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Laird, I., Johnston, K., McBride, D., Grimmer Somers, K., Legg, S., Dickinson, P., . . . Hoek, J. (2010). Effective strategies in the prevention of noise induced hearing loss. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Sustainability in Acoustics, ISSA 2010. (pp. 1 - 9).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Laird, I., Johnston, K., McBride, D., Grimmer Somers, K., Legg, S., Dickinson, P., . . . Hoek, J. (2010). Effective strategies in the prevention of noise induced hearing loss. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Sustainability in Acoustics 2010. (pp. 1 - 9).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Foster, B., Rasmussen, E., Murrie, A., & Laird, I. (2009, August). Employer attitudes toward collective bargaining: Surveys of employers role and attitudes in New Zealand. Presented at IIRA World Congress. Sydney, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
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Foster, B., Laird, I., Murrie, A., & Rasmussen, E. (2009). Employer attitudes toward collective bargaining: Surveys of employers role and attitudes in New Zealand. (pp. 1 - 2). : IIRA World Congress
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
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Legg, SJ., Battisti, M., Harris, L., Laird, IS., Lamm, F., Massey, CL., . . . Wagstaffe, M. (2009, October). Small business owners awareness of health and safety legislation and targeted programmes. Presented at Understanding Small Enterprises - a healthy working life in a healthy business. Elsinore, Denmark.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Pandey, BR., Laird, IS., & Legg, SJ. (2009). Understanding occupational health and safety participatory practice in small businesses. In HJ. Limbog, C. Klitgaard, & P. Dukholm (Eds.) USE2009: Understanding Small Enterprises - a healthy working life in a healthy business. (pp. 76 - 76).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Laird, IS., Olsen, KB., Harris, L., Legg, SJ., & Perry, M. (2009). Utilising the characteristics of small enterprises to assist in managing hazardous substances in the workplace. In HJ. Limbog, C. Klitgaard, & P. Dukholm (Eds.) USE2009: Understanding Small Enterprises - a healthy working life in a healthy business. (pp. 116 - 116).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Olsen, KB., Harris, L., Laird, IS., Legg, SJ., Noble, AD., & Perry, M. (2009). Occupational health and safety management of chemicals in small businesses in three industries in New Zealand. In HJ. Limbog, C. Klitgaard, & P. Dukholm (Eds.) USE2009: Understanding Small Enterprises - a healthy working life in a healthy business. (pp. 626 - 645).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Legg, SJ., Olsen, KB., Harris, L., Lamm, F., Laird, IS., Massey, CL., . . . Battisti, M. (2009). Small business owners awareness of health and safety legislation and targeted programmes. In HJ. Limbog, C. Klitgaard, & P. Dukholm (Eds.) USE2009: Understanding Small Enterprises - a healthy working life in a healthy business. (pp. 94 - 94).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Pandey, BR., Laird, IS., & Legg, SJ. (2009). Understanding participation in occupational health and safety practices in small businesses.. In 10th Annual New Zealand Work Research Conference for Research Students(pp. unpaged). : Waikato University
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laird, I.
Eng, AJ., 't Mannetje, AM., Ellison Loschmann, EA., McLean, DJ., Gander, PH., Glass, B., . . . Pearce, NE. (2008). Occupational risk factors for asthma in the New Zealand population. In Symposium on Occupational Health in New Zealand: Challenges & Opportunities(pp. 8). : Occupational Health
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2008). Intervention effectiveness research - do we really want to know?. Occupational Health & Safety Industry Group Conference. (pp. 1 - 6).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2008). Intervention effectiveness research: Do we really want to know?. In Occupational Health and Safety Industry Group Conference: Occupational Health and Safety Industry Group
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS., Harris, L., Perry, MJ., & Legg, SJ. (2008). The development of preventive interventions to reduce hazardous chemical exposures in small business in New Zealand. In Occupational Health and Safety Industry Group: Occupational Health and Safety Industry Group
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Laird, I.
Lamm, F., Legg, SJ., Battisti, M., Harris, L., Laird, IS., Massey, CL., . . . Olsen, KB. (2008). Occupational health and safety in small businesses: Which way forward?. Occupational Health & Safety Industry Group Inaugural Conference. (pp. 1 - 5).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS., Olsen, KB., Harris, L., Perry, MJ., & Legg, S. (2008). The development of preventive interventions to reduce hazardous chemical exposures in small business in New Zealand.. Occupational Health and Safety Group Inaugural Conference. (pp. 1 - 4).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2007, March). Preventing chemical exposures: A review of intervention effectiveness research. Presented at 3rd Annual Managing Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Conference. Auckland, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2007, September). Effectiveness of interventions to reduce chemical exposures in small business in New Zealand research upddate. Presented at New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Conference. Napier, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2007, August). Evaluating OHS interventions and measuring performance in OHS. Presented at SH&E Co-ordinator Conference. Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2007). Evaluating ohs interventions & measuring performance in ohs. Poster session presented at the meeting of SH&E Co-ordinator Conference. Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laird, I.
Foster, B., McAndrew, I., Murrie, AJ., & Laird, IS. (2006). Employer attitudes to collective bargaining in regional New Zealand. 21st Century Work: High Road or Low Road. (pp. 179 - 189).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
't Mannetje, AM., Eng, AJ., Douwes, JE., Ellison Loschmann, EA., Gander, PH., Glass, B., . . . Pearce, NE. (2006). Determinants of participation in an occupational health survey in New Zealand. In Australasian Epidemiological Association 15th Annual Conference(pp. 107). : AEA
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Douwes, J., Eng, A., Laird, I.
Eng, AJ., 't Mannetje, AM., Douwes, JE., Ellison Loschmann, EA., Gander, PH., Glass, B., . . . Pearce, NE. (2006). Occupational risk factors for asthma in the New Zealand population. In Australasian Epidemiological Association 15th Annual Conference(pp. 33). : AEA
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Douwes, J., Eng, A., Laird, I.
Foster, B., McAndrew, I., Murrie, AJ., & Laird, IS. (2006). Employer attitudes to collective bargaining in regional New Zealand. In B. Pocock, C. Provis, & E. Willis (Eds.) Proceedings of the 20th Conference of the Association of Industrial Relations Academics of Australia and New Zealand. (pp. 179 - 190).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
Foster, AB., Laird, IS., McAndrew, I., & Murrie, AJ. (2005). Employer attitudes as a factor in union stagnation in New Zealand. International Employment Relations Association 13th Annual Conference. (pp. 1 - 15).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
Foster, B., Murrie, AJ., Laird, IS., & McAndrew, I. (2006). Employer attitudes as a factor in union stagnation in New Zealand. 14th World Congress of the International Industrial Relations Association. (pp. 1 - 5).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
Laird, IS. (2005, March). Enhancing your career as a health and safety professional - What are your future options?. Presented at 11th OH&S MasterClass. Spencer on Byron, Byron Bay, Auckland, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Foster, BB., Laird, IS., McAndrew, I., & Murrie, JJ. (2005). Employer attitudes as a factor in union stagnation in New Zealand. The 13th annual International Employment Relations Association Conference. (pp. 1 - 16). Sydney, NSW
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
Laird, IS. (2003, October). Managing hazardous substances: Aren't we doing well?. Presented at 8th Annual Occupational Health & Safety MasterClass. Duxton Hotel, Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2002, October). Health, safety and profitability - ''Good health is good business''. Presented at The 6th Occupational Health and Safety MasterClass. Wellington Town Hall, Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Bentley, TA., Parker, R., Ashby, L., Tappin, DJ., Moore, DC., Legg, S., . . . Laird, IS. (2002). Understanding slips, trips and falls in two major New Zealand industry sectors. Poster session presented at the meeting of Putting Research to Work: Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. Wellington, NZ
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS.(2002). Health, safety and profitability - A critical review of the evidence. Paper presented at the meeting of 6th Annual Occupational Health and Safety MasterClass
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2001, February). New directions for the future. Presented at 3rd Occupational Health and Safety MasterClass. Centra Hotel, Auckland, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2001, October). Understanding the success or failure of health and safety management systems. Presented at The4th Annual Occupational Health and Safety MasterClass. Duxton Hotel, Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Phipps, RA., Laird, IS., & Wall, G. (2001, April). Decision support for healthy office building design: A conceptual framework. Presented at CIB World Building Congress. Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Phipps, RA., Laird, IS., & Wall, GL.(2001). Decision support for healthy office building design: A conceptual framework. Paper presented at the meeting of CIB World Building Congress
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS.(2001). Understanding the success or failure of health and safety management systems. Paper presented at the meeting of Presentation to the 4th Annual Occupational Health and Safety Masterclass
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS.(2001). New directions for the future. Paper presented at the meeting of 3rd Annual Occupational Health and Safety Masterclass
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2000, June). Survey on perceived hazards and prevalence of work related symptoms among medical laboratory staff in New Zealand. Presented at Proceedings of the Research for the Future, New Zealand Tertiary Sector Occupational Health and Safety Conference. Universal College of Learning, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2000, June). Occupational health and safety research for the future. Presented at Proceedings of the Research for the Future, New Zealand Tertiary Sector Occupational Health and Safety Conference. Universal College of Learning, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2000, September). Research priorities in occupational health and safety. Presented at New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association and the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management Combined Conference and Exhibition. Sheraton Hotel, Rotorua, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Bentley, TA., Page, SJ., Meyer, DH., Chalmers, D., & Laird, IS. (2000, October). How safe is adventure tourism in New Zealand? An exploratory analysis. . Adelaide, SA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2000). Research priorities in occupational health and safety. Combined Conference and Exhibition. (pp. 1 - 7). Rotorua, NZ
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS.(2000). Occupational health and safety in oiled wildlife response operations. Paper presented at the meeting of Presentation to the Oiled Wildlife Response Wash Course, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2000). Survey on perceived hazards and prevalence of work related symptoms among medical laboratory staff in New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Tertiary Sector Occupational Health and Safety Conference. Palmerston North, NZ
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2000). Occupational health and safety research for the future. Keynote address to the New Zealand Tertiary Education Occupational Health and Safety Conference: Research for the Futur. (pp. 1 - 8). Palmerston North, NZ
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Laird, I.

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Other

Laird, I. (2024, March). Applying prevention through design (PtD) principles in the prevention of work-related sprains and strains in agriculture in New Zealand: Case studies from the Hawkes Bay.. In 15th Australasian Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Conference. Presented at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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Laird, I. (2023, April). Applying Prevention through Design (PtD) principles in the workplace: Case studies from New Zealand.. In Works in Progress, Seminar Series, Centre for Work, Health and Wellbeing.. Presented at Harvard School of Public Health.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I.
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legg, SJ., Olsen, KB., laird, IS., & Hasle, P. (2015). Managing safety in small and medium enterprises. (pp. 189 - 298). Elsevier
[Other]Authored by: Laird, I.Edited by: Laird, I.
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Legg, SJ., laird, IS., Olsen, KB., & Hasle, P. (2014). Understanding small enterprises: Healthy lives in healthy businesses. (pp. 139 - 147). Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
[Other]Authored by: Laird, I.Edited by: Laird, I.
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Laird, IS., Dickinson, P., McLaren, SJ., Legg, SJ., Hoek, JA., Gardner, DH., . . . McBride, D. (2008). Prevention of noise induced hearing loss.
[Other]Authored by: Gardner, D., Laird, I.
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Laird, IS. (2008). Young workers & OSH.
[Other]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2008). Lifetime study.
[Other]Authored by: Laird, I.
Laird, IS. (2008). OSH management in SMEs.
[Other]Authored by: Laird, I.
Foster, AB., Rasmussen, E., Laird, IS., Murrie, AJ., & Cawte, T. (2008). Employer attitudes toward collective bargaining survey of employers role and attitudes in New Zealand. Presented at Wellington, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Laird, I., Murrie, A.
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Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

I enjoy teaching both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the School of Health Sciences and have a prticular interest in work integrated learning opportunities for students. 

Contact Supervisor

Graduate Supervision Statement

My approach to supervision is very much based on the “Colleague in Training” principle. When a postgraduate student is treated as a colleague in training, the relationship is always on a professional basis, where the individual and their work is held in respect. As a supervisor my role is to guide the student through the morass of regulation and requirements, offer suggestions and do some teaching around issues such as methodology, research practice and process, and be sensitive to the life-cycle of the postgraduate research process. The experience for both the supervisor and student should be one of acknowledgement of each other, recognising the power differential but emphasising the support at this time. To me, this is the best of supervision.

My areas of speciality and interest include: occupational health and safety; injury prevention: occupational epidemiology; intervention effectiveness research.


Associate Professor Ian Laird is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 0 4
Co-supervisor 2 4

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Saravanan Dhatchana Moorthy - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Stevedores In New Zealand Ports
  • Chamika Wickramaarachchi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigating occupational health, safety, and well-being outcomes among temporary migrants in the hospitality industry.

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2023 - Brendan Stevenson - Doctor of Philosophy
    Measuring Maori Identity and Health: The Cultural Cohort Approach
  • 2014 - Renee Hislop - Doctor of Philosophy
    The effect of estrogen and progesterone on sex differences in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss
  • 2013 - Bikram Pandey - Doctor of Philosophy
    Understanding Occupational Health and Safety Risks and Participatory Practices in Small Businesses: Qualitative case studies of three small cafe and restaurant businesses
  • 2002 - Simon Ewing-Jarvie - Doctor of Philosophy
    Preparedness for and Management of Organisational Disruption in New Zealand: A Descriptive Exploration from the Human Resource Management Perspective.

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2024 - Zechen Guan - Doctor of Philosophy
    A study on the health and safety of Chinese migrant workers in the New Zealand construction industry
  • 2021 - Deirdre Farr - Doctor of Philosophy
    Worker voice and the health and safety regulatory system in New Zealand
  • 2011 - Robert Khan - Doctor of Philosophy
    A Study of Fiji Indian Migrants in NZ: Their Migration and Settlement Management and Experiences
  • 2003 - Robyn Phipps - Doctor of Philosophy
    Development of a Decision Support System for the Design of Good Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings.