The Government is supporting fair and safe workplaces as more and more New Zealanders get back to work in Level 1.
We are investing in programmes to ensure employers and employees know their rights and obligations and at the same time we are supporting two new health and safety initiatives that will maintain the momentum to cut work-related harm, Workplace Relations and Safety says Minister Iain Lees-Galloway.
The programmes will provide:
- Health and safety leadership by industry
- Health and safety promotion and technical information
- Employment Services support and contestable fund
“During Alert Levels 2, 3 and 4, we saw countless examples of businesses, workers and industry organisations stepping up and taking their health and safety responsibilities seriously. This has been critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
“We need to continue to be vigilant. To support ongoing efforts, we are investing in industry-led health and safety leadership groups; a WorkSafe campaign promoting safely getting back to work and providing technical health and safety advice to support businesses.”
Iain Lees-Galloway says health and safety at work continues to be essential during the recovery and rebuild of New Zealand’s economy.
“COVID-19 has affected many workers and workplaces, and as a result the Employment NZ
