New guidance for upcoming HSWA changes
The new guidance outlines the difference between critical risk and other risk, how businesses can determine whether they are considered small or large under the Act, and the duties that apply to each.
These changes come into force on 1 April 2027.
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23 September 2026
Targeted checks highlight opportunities to lift safety in joinery sector
A recent WorkSafe initiative has found many joinery businesses could benefit from improving how they manage machine safety, workplace health risks, and hazardous substances.
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17 September 2026
New guidance released for upcoming HSWA changes
WorkSafe has released the first in a series of guidance products to help businesses prepare for upcoming changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA).
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16 September 2026
Manufacturing businesses invest $490k into hazardous substances safety following worker harm
This year, two manufacturing businesses have completed enforceable undertakings with WorkSafe New Zealand, following separate incidents where workers were harmed by hazardous substances.
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