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Operating safely at Alert Level 1

Find out what you need to know about operating a business or service at Alert Level 1.

What risk looks like in your industry

We're here to help you understand some of the health and safety risks associated with your industry - whether you're a new business or want to make sure that your business is on track.

Puataunofo

The Puataunofo “Come Home Safely” educational programme is designed to engage and educate Pacific people working in higher risk industries.

Pickled!

Introducing the game that preserves workplace health & safety. Made and tested in partnership with people who have worked in your industry, Pickled is an online game that encourages better safety habits.

Legionnaires’ disease when working in gardens

It’s timely to remind anyone who works with bagged or bulk organic material such as garden soil, compost, mulch or potting mix of the risk of breathing in Legionella bacteria. This can lead to Legionnaires’ disease, which is a type of pneumonia and can be fatal.

Dust and accelerated silicosis

Guidance on reducing dust exposure plus information on accelerated silicosis, including worker health checks, the health assessment process and how to keep up to date.

Writing health and safety documents for your workplace

These guidelines help you write health and safety documents for your workplace.