What is Totika?

Introducing Tōtika

Tōtika is a groundbreaking health and safety prequalification scheme developed by Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ). It aims to simplify and standardise the prequalification process, ensuring a fair, consistent, and efficient system for contractors and clients alike.

Before Tōtika, the construction industry faced significant inefficiencies. Contractors were required to prequalify against multiple schemes and standards, wasting time, money, and resources. Tōtika solves this by introducing a single, universally accepted framework for health and safety prequalification.

Why Was Tōtika Developed?

Tōtika was born out of a need to address the duplication and fragmentation in the health and safety prequalification process. Previously, contractors had to undergo separate assessments for each client, often answering the same questions and submitting identical documentation. This inefficiency led to:

• Increased administrative burden for contractors.
• Inconsistent standards across different prequalification schemes.
• Frustration for both contractors and clients.

By creating a single, unified framework, Tōtika reduces duplication and streamlines the process, making it easier for contractors to demonstrate their health and safety capabilities.

The Vision Behind Tōtika

Tōtika is more than just a prequalification scheme; it represents a shift toward a more collaborative and efficient approach to health and safety. Its core objectives include:

• Creating a fair and equitable system for contractors and clients.
• Reducing duplication of effort in the supply chain.
• Improving health and safety outcomes across the construction industry.

How Does Tōtika Work?

Tōtika is built around a universal standard that ensures consistency in health and safety assessments. It integrates with existing certification schemes, such as:

• ISO 45001: The international standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
• SafePlus: On-site assessments designed to improve health and safety performance.
• Q-Safe: A recognised certification program for contractors.

Through these integrations, Tōtika ensures that contractors who meet these standards are recognised across the industry, eliminating the need for repeated assessments.

For more information, visit the official Tōtika website.

Key Features of Tōtika

• Centralised Framework: A single source of truth for health and safety prequalification.
• Cross-Recognition: Acknowledges external certifications, reducing duplication.
• Customised Assessments: Tailored to contractor size, role, and scope of work.
• No Registration Fees: Tōtika is a not-for-profit initiative, ensuring accessibility for all contractors.

Benefits of Tōtika

Tōtika offers significant benefits for both contractors and clients:

For Contractors

• Complete prequalification once and use it with multiple clients.
• Save time and resources by avoiding repetitive assessments.
• Gain industry recognition for meeting robust health and safety standards.
• Access feedback to improve health and safety practices.

For Clients

• Streamline contractor selection with a standardised framework.
• Ensure contractors meet consistent health and safety benchmarks.
• Improve visibility into contractor performance and compliance.
• Reduce administrative burdens and costs.

Tōtika in Action

Contractors can begin their Tōtika journey by registering on the platform. Once registered, they can complete their prequalification assessment, which involves:

1. Selecting the appropriate contractor category (based on size, role, and contract value).
2. Answering a series of questions about their health and safety systems.
3. Submitting supporting documentation for review.

After completing the assessment, contractors receive a report detailing their health and safety performance, areas for improvement, and a “meets/does not meet” outcome.

Learn more about how Qualify365 aligns with Tōtika to streamline health and safety management for businesses.

Success Stories

Many contractors and clients have already benefited from Tōtika’s streamlined approach. For example:

“Since adopting Tōtika, we’ve significantly reduced the time spent on prequalification. The feedback provided has also helped us strengthen our health and safety systems.” — LJ Brick and Block Ltd

“Tōtika has made it easier for us to ensure our partners meet high health and safety standards. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.” — First Rescue

Getting Started with Tōtika

Ready to simplify your health and safety prequalification process? Here’s how to get started:

1. Register on the Tōtika platform.
2. Complete your prequalification assessment.
3. Share your Tōtika certification with clients to demonstrate compliance.

Need help with the process? Contact Advanced Safety for expert guidance and support.