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Asbestos removalists Asbestos Particular hazardous works PPE at work What is a PCBU? When to notify us Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

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  1. 31 March 2026

    Independent review finds electrical wiring advice was sound

    An independent review has confirmed WorkSafe’s Energy Safety team gave technically sound and justified advice on last year’s regulatory amendments on electrical wiring.

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  2. 30 March 2026

    Workplaces must store petrol safely

    As fuel prices rise, WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses that petrol is extremely hazardous, and improper petrol storage puts workers, property and the public at serious risk.

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  3. 28 March 2026

    Fatal crush exposes risks of unplanned work

    WorkSafe New Zealand is cautioning small businesses to plan high‑risk, ad-hoc work, after a man was crushed to death while moving heavy machinery on the job.

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