Turret punch

Safe use of a CNC turret punch in manufacturing

Safe use of machinery

These guidelines outline the hazards that come with using machinery in the workplace, potential injuries and how best to control these hazards

Scaffolding in New Zealand

Advice on the safe design, use, and maintenance of scaffolding.

Managing health and safety: A guide for farmers

These guidelines will help reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities by providing practical guidance on farm health and safety

Local exhaust ventilation

This guidance is for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs). It explains some factors to consider when selecting, using and maintaining a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system.

Excavation safety

Guidelines for managing the health and safety risks associated with excavation work.

Safe stacking of sawn timber and board materials

This guidance contains practical advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). It is for PCBUs such as timber manufacturers, mills or yards, and other PCBUs who stack sawn timber or board materials.

Health and safety in welding

Guidance covering a range of topics including training and qualifications, fire and explosion prevention, local exhaust ventilation, and noise and vibration

International electrical MRAs

Mutual Recognition Agreements or Arrangements (MRAs) provide for the recognition of testing, certification, and inspections. New Zealand currently has MRAs with Australia, the European Union, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and one which is applicable across the 21 member economies of APEC.

Management and removal of asbestos

This Approved Code of Practice sets out WorkSafe New Zealand’s (WorkSafe) expectations about how to comply with asbestos health and safety law, including the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.

Dough brakes

Sometimes called a dough sheeter, a dough brake is used in bakeries to roll dough or pastry to sheets of consistent thickness.

Safety and health in arboriculture

This guide is primarily aimed at the arboriculture industry. It provides guidance on how to safely climb, prune, trim, maintain and remove trees, cut brush and for using equipment. It does not provide advice on electrical hazards.

Seatbelts - a guide for workers

Wearing a seatbelt reduces the chances of you being injured in a vehicle or mobile plant accident. WorkSafe recommends workers wear seatbelts when using vehicles or mobile plant for work.

Seatbelts - a guide for businesses

Wearing a seatbelt reduces the chances of workers being injured in vehicle and mobile plant accidents. WorkSafe recommends businesses make sure workers wear seatbelts when using vehicles or mobile plant for work.

Bandsaws

A bandsaw is a toothed steel blade passed over two band wheels. It cuts material held between the wheels. This quick guide covers different types of bandsaws and ways to manage risk when using them.

Why mentally healthy work is a health and safety issue

Understand why mentally healthy work is part of health and safety, what is meant by mental wellbeing, and why it is a work issue.

Gas Act 1992 and associated Acts

The Gas Act 1992 provides for the regulation, supply, and use of gas, the regulation of the gas industry, and to protect the health and safety of members of the public in connection with the supply and use of gas in New Zealand

What to know about ‘other persons’ at work

Other persons at work are people who are present at a workplace but are not workers. This includes visitors.

21.0 Working from moving vehicles

Punch and shear machines

Punch and shear machines can perform a number of functions, including shearing, punching, notching or bending. This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of these machines

Horizontal beam and vertical panel saws

This fact sheet provides guidance on the safe use of horizontal beam and vertical panel saws

Woodworking CNC Machines

These machines operate under computer numerical control (CNC), where a magazine of woodworking tools is selected by programmed instructions. The tools shape, saw, and drill sheets of medium density fibre (MDF) board, veneered board, or items like window frames, all secured to the machine’s bed. Vacuum clamping the boards ensures physical clamps do not interfere with movement of the head or tools. Items like window frames may be held by metal clamps.