Excavation safety

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

Electricity outdoors

Take special care around electricity outdoors. Whether you are working or playing near it, or using electrical equipment, it is important to be aware of the dangers. Make sure you maintain safe clearances when working on ladders and check for underground wires before you dig.

Gas supply to your property

Making changes to the gas supply to your property can have some risks. Here are some things to consider and safety tips before you do so.

Tikanga approach to health and safety builds a stronger business

James Fruean, of Wellington Pipelines, used to see health and safety as a ‘drag’. Today it’s a passion, with an approach based on tikanga principles boosting productivity through a strongly engaged workforce.

22.0 Working near utilities and services

Crane safety for construction site managers and supervisors - fact sheet

As a site manager/supervisor you are responsible for coordinating health and safety on the construction site. This means you need to have an overview of all the activities happening on site. You also need to check that hazards are identified and controlled. This fact sheet provides information about the dangers associated with cranes and the steps to take to monitor crane safety.

Empowering workers to become health and safety leaders

No-one gets more than a few steps onto the Wellington Pipelines worksite before someone appears, iPad in hand, to take you through
the safety induction kōrero.

18.0 Introduction to managing safety for road and roadside workers

PCBUs working together: advice when contracting

Health and safety obligations can overlap in a contracting chain, where contractors and subcontractors provide services to a lead contractor or client. These guidelines are for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) who are sharing a workplace with other businesses, or are working as part of a contracting chain.

Safe use of containers at worksites

This guide offers practical advice on how you can manage the risks associated with using shipping containers at work sites.

Safe work with precast concrete

These guidelines offer advice on the safe handling, transportation and erection of precast concrete elements.

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.

Appendix A: Glossary

Keeping your service station compliant with the hazardous substances regulations

This guide will help you understand how to comply with the regulations for hazardous substances at your service station. It will also help you or your staff prepare for your compliance certifier’s visit to issue your site with the necessary compliance certificates.

Adventure and outdoor recreation activities – managing the risks from natural hazards

Guidance for adventure activity operators and outdoor recreation activity providers.

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

A guide to New Zealand’s key work health and safety law and its regulator.

24.0 Working in extreme outdoor conditions

Scaffolding in New Zealand

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

Members

Members of the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners.

2.0 Risk management

Management of Pre-2006 Stationary Container Systems up to 60,000 L – Safe Work Instrument 2017

This is the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Management of Pre-2006 Stationary Container Systems up to 60,000 L) Safe Work Instrument 2017.

Mobile elevating work platforms

This good practice guideline outlines requirements when working with mobile elevating work platforms.

What events need to be notified?

Find out which work-related illnesses, injuries and incidents need to be notified to WorkSafe

Working at height in New Zealand

Good practice guide providing practical guidance to employers, contractors, workers and all others engaged in work associated with working at height

Managing asbestos in your building or workplace – for PCBUs

Guidance for businesses, commercial and residential landlords, body corporates, and information on asbestos management plans.

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.

Opening up safety conversations with workers brings astounding response

NFA provides log export services to the forestry industry. See how a SafePlus onsite assessment encouraged workers at NFA to contribute ideas to improve work processes and become more involved in health and safety roles.

Risk factors in the hospitality sector

This report provides an overview of the literature on the harm profile and occupational health and safety risk factors in the hospitality sector, with a particular focus on the accommodation and food and beverage services subsectors.

Gas leaks

What to do if you smell gas in your home or outside. In the event of an emergency you should contact the Emergency Services by dialling 111.

Electricity in underground mines and tunnels

These interpretive guidelines explain the obligations and requirements of operators, and those who work with electricity in mines and tunnels, under the two associated sets of regulations.

Signs

Signs are an important part of hazardous substances management. Signs allow people to approach the site and buildings with appropriate care.

Cafés and restaurants

New Zealand's café and restaurant scene is a thriving sector and is one of the biggest employers in the country. Find out what you need to do to keep your workers and customers healthy and safe.

Working safely with chemicals and fuels on farms

This good practice guideline helps farmers comply with the health, safety and environmental laws for chemicals and fuels.

Above ground fuel storage on farms

These guidelines provide practical advice on ways to manage the health and safety risks associated with the above ground storage of fuel on farms.

How we work with victims

This policy sets out how we work with victims of
work health and safety and energy safety incidents.

Information for contractors and organisations using contractors

If you are a contractor or an organisation that uses contractors, this guidance will help you determine whether you need to be registered