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Operating safely during COVID-19

Find out what you need to know about operating a business or service during COVID-19.

Worker’s hand injury prompts renewed safety focus

WorkSafe is again urging vigilance on the risks of exposed machinery, in light of a steel fabrication worker suffering a significant injury on the job in Northland.

Introduction to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 - special guide

This guide summarises the key components of the HSWA, including the roles and responsibilities of PCBUs, officers, workers and others in managing workplace health and safety risks.

Keeping healthy and safe while working on the road or roadside

These guidelines provide advice for PCBUs on how to keep workers healthy and safe while working on the road or roadside.

Breaking in horses on farms

This fact sheet has simple tips for keeping safe when breaking in horses on farms.

Other people at the workplace

This sheet provides information on people who are present at a workplace but are not workers, including visitors.

Setting up a healthy workstation when working from home

The practical tips in this guide will be useful for any worker who uses computers to perform tasks while at home.