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Understanding the changes to the health and safety law
The Government has passed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill which makes changes to health and safety legislation. These changes come into effect on 1 April 2027.
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What is the updated purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
This fact sheet explains the updated purpose of HSWA. It also explains the main changes for businesses once the amendments take effect.
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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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What is a critical risk?
This guide explains what ‘critical risk’ is, and how to identify these in your work.
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Am I a small or large PCBU?
This guide helps you work out whether you are a small or large PCBU and how your duties apply under HSWA.
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Managing critical risks for small PCBUs
This guide helps small PCBUs understand how to manage critical risks.
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Prioritising critical risks for large PCBUs
This guide explains how large PCBUs can prioritise critical risks in their work.
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