Latest Worksafe New Zealand News

WorkSafe Jumps Up In Reputation Rankings
Changes To Health And Safety Law
Risk of serious injury when assembling structural steel at ground level
Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill passes Parliament
WorkSafe acknowledges the AUT study on asbestos-containing coloured sand
Food manufacturing in focus as proactive visits support safer work
WorkSafe helps hundreds of wood manufacturers lift their safety game
Technical bulletin: When to notify WorkSafe about safety-critical element failures or damage
WorkSafe Takes Farm Vehicle Message To Fieldays
Ensure Your Compliance Certificate Is Valid
Hidden hazard: farm safety drive exposes substances risk gap
Preventable death triggers call for action on industrial machine safety
Using safe methods can prevent fatal injuries when changing tractor tyres
Electrical company commits to industry-wide safety improvements after arc flash incident
Ignoring WorkSafe Has Consequences
Widow’s Plea: Let Our Loved Ones Come Home Safely
Te Kaha stadium build completed with no major harm incidents
Consultation opens on draft ACOP to clarify work health and safety in residential construction
Consultation Opens On Draft ACOPs For Agriculture
Updated asbestos guidance now available for New Zealand businesses and workers
New learning modules for hazardous substances in agriculture
Forged Certificates Put Workers And Communities At Risk
Putting safety measures in place can reduce the risk of serious injury in forestry
How safety gear, crush protection and emergency beacons can make all the difference
Independent review finds electrical wiring advice was sound
Workplaces Must Store Petrol Safely
Fatal Crush Exposes Risks Of Unplanned Work
False alarm shows mine’s safety culture is built to last
WorkSafe Drives Horticulture Safety Improvements
Three critical safety failures that led to worker losing fingers
WorkSafe launches investigation into Mount Maunganui landslide
Preventable explosion highlights risk of overlooking simple fixes
Statement On Mount Maunganui Landslide
WorkSafe Tips For Staying Safe During Storm Recovery
Severe weather prompts WorkSafe warning for outdoor workers
North Otago Farm Safety Day
Reduced holiday hours for notifications and general enquiries
Energy Safety Business Update 19 December
Important update: Changes to Electricity Safety Regulations for electrical installations
Important update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations for gas installations
Summertime Means Seasonal Risks For Workers
Consolidated controlled substance licence requirements published
Consolidated mining and quarrying competency requirements published
WorkSafe launches national manufacturing sector assessment focus
Storm-damaged Trees Still Causing Havoc In Southland
WorkSafe sets new direction to strengthen health and safety at work
Height safety basics missed in preventable fall from pole
WorkSafe delivers strong results amid organisational transformation