Latest Worksafe New Zealand News

New ACOP to clarify health and safety responsibilities on residential construction sites
Sawmill sentencing again shows need for machine guarding
Roofing business sentenced after worker suffers serious injuries in seven-metre fall
Second Set Of HSWA Guidance Now Available
WorkSafe’s focus on residential construction sites aims to prevent falls from height
New ACOPs clarify health and safety responsibilities on farms
Targeted checks highlight opportunities to lift safety in joinery sector
New Guidance Released For Upcoming HSWA Changes
Manufacturing businesses invest $490k into hazardous substances safety following worker harm
WorkSafe inspectors head to farms and residential builds in proactive safety push
City Rail Link proves safety and scale can go hand in hand
Lessons for forestry businesses after fatal tree-felling incident
Company Falls Short After Ignoring WorkSafe Notice
Driving Safety Success On Major Construction Projects
Food manufacturing visits finding safety gaps in machinery and hazardous substances
Remote And Isolated Work
Unguarded Farm Machinery Can Change Lives In Seconds
Check for asbestos before undertaking high-pressure spraying on roofs
WorkSafe releases practical guidance on workplace exposure standards
Storm-damaged Trees? Don’t Risk It
Nominations open for New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners
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