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This report examines the international and New Zealand literature to inform the question: What are the possible implications of future-of-work trends for workplace health and safety (WHS) in NZ?
This report from New Zealand Work Research Institute (NZWRI) examines the relationship between future-of-work trends and work-related safety outcomes, using information on work-related injury claims.
Research > Workplace safety and the future of work in New Zealand
What are the possible implications of future-of-work trends for workplace health and safety (WHS)? Despite presenting potentially significant challenges and opportunities, these implications have thus far received scant attention. This report adds to the evidence in this area and provides NZ-specific insights.
Encouraging workers to feedback on health and safety risks has led to some innovative ideas for improvement on Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chairman Andrew Morrison’s farm.
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Case studies > Getting to grips with health and safety - Andrew Morrison, Beef + Lamb NZ
The Government-funded HSR transition training programme was provided free-of-charge to HSRs who were trained under the former Health and Safety in Employment Act (1992) to prepare them for changes to their role introduced by HSWA. It came to a close on Thursday 30 June 2016.
Managing health and safety > Health and Safety Representatives > HSR training > HSR transition training
Case studies showing how NZ businesses are finding innovative ways to involve workers in workplace health and safety, manage work-related health risks and keep health and safe at work.
Tools, registers, and resources > Resources > Case studies
These case studies provide examples about how businesses are improving workplace health and safety on farms and managing the impact work can have on people's health.
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Case studies
Find out how these New Zealand businesses are improving workplace health and safety by finding innovative ways to involve workers in workplace health and safety.
Tools, registers, and resources > Resources > Case studies > Worker engagement and participation case studies
This asbestos safe work instrument complements the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016
Laws and regulations > Safe Work Instruments > Asbestos – Safe Work Instrument
Evaluation report by Pacific Perspectives Limited of the Puataunofo programme, which is a workplace health and safety education initiative focused on delivering key health and safety messages to Pacific workers.
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.
A to Z topics and industries > Asbestos > Management and removal of asbestos
Find resources including how to write health and safety documents, our publications and documents, definitions and acronyms, and case studies.
Tools, registers, and resources > Resources
To use the functions and powers available to HSRs under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), you will need to be trained.
Managing health and safety > Health and Safety Representatives > HSR training
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.
Tools, registers, and resources > Resources > Case studies > Worker engagement and participation case studies > Tikanga approach to health and safety builds a stronger business
These guidelines will help reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities by providing practical guidance on farm health and safety
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Keeping safe on farms > Managing health and safety: A guide for farmers
Answers to questions about obtaining a certified safety management system under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016
A to Z topics and industries > Asbestos > Asbestos licensing > Asbestos certified safety management system FAQs
This policy clarification explains the requirements of Part 13 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 that apply to the storage of liquid and solid class 6 (toxic) and class 8 (corrosive) substances above prescribed thresholds.
Laws and regulations > Operational policy framework > Operational policies > Policy clarification: Storing Class 6 and 8 Hazardous Substances
This fact sheet describes how a hazard management system is developed as part of a mining operation’s overall health and safety management system.
A to Z topics and industries > Extractives > Mining > A hazard management system for mining operations
Guidelines for managing the health and safety risks associated with excavation work.
A to Z topics and industries > Excavation > Excavation safety
Good practice for work involving lifts, escalators or moving walkways.
A to Z topics and industries > Machinery > Safe work with lifts, escalators and moving walkways
Answers to questions about the responsibilities of property managers and owners, and body corporates under the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Gas (Safety & Measurement) Regulations and Electricity (Safety) Regulations.
Managing health and safety > Getting started > Frequently asked questions (FAQs) > Property management FAQs
Find out more about HSR functions and powers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Managing health and safety > Health and Safety Representatives > HSR functions and powers
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.
A to Z topics and industries > Forestry > Health and safety in the arboriculture industry > Safety and health in arboriculture
We produce a range of information to keep you informed about our work. Here you can access our latest media releases, newsletters, bulletins and safety alerts.
About us > News and media
To help businesses and organisations as they build and support mentally healthy work, we have carried out research to understand what makes a good day for workers.
A to Z topics and industries > Work-related health > Mental health > Work-related wellbeing: What good looks like
Guidance on how to prevent Legionella bacteria from growing on wet surfaces of cooling towers, evaporative condensers and scrubbers.
A to Z topics and industries > Legionnaires' disease > Preventing Legionnaires’ disease from cooling towers and evaporative condensers
WorkSafe’s Research and Evaluation team was established early in 2014 and a programme of work is underway
Research
This assessment tool has a focus on the machines involved in machine felling and extraction. It is designed to supplement the Forestry Assessment tool which has a broader focus on the people, the site, and the plan.
A to Z topics and industries > Forestry > Mobile plant assessment tool
The resources and links referred to in Approved code of practice: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations are listed on this page.
A to Z topics and industries > Forestry > Approved code of practice: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations > More information and resources for 'Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations'
Advice on the safe design, use, and maintenance of scaffolding.
A to Z topics and industries > Working at height > Scaffolding in New Zealand
Members of the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners.
A to Z topics and industries > Extractives > Certificates of Competence and Continuing Professional Development > About the New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners > Members
Hazardous substances are widely used across New Zealand workplaces, so it’s important to know the risks and how to protect people from harm. This brochure explains ten key things you need to know and do.
A to Z topics and industries > Hazardous substances > Managing your hazardous substances > What the Hazardous Substances Regulations mean for you
This good practice guide will provide practical guidance to employers, contractors, employees and all others engaged in work associated with working on roofs.
A to Z topics and industries > Working at height > Roofs - working safely on > Working on roofs - good practice guidelines
Jim van der Poel talks about how he runs his farm in Waikato and what good health and safety practice means to him.
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Leadership in Agriculture > Making health and safety about people, not compliance - Jim van der Poel
We are proactively releasing the titles of briefing, reports, and aides-memoire sent to the office of the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.
About us > Information requests > Information releases > Titles of advice to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Importers and suppliers of PPE can eliminate or minimise health and safety risks by ensuring their PPE is safe for workers to use or wear.
A to Z topics and industries > Personal protective equipment (PPE) > Health and safety duties for businesses that import and supply PPE
Smoky atmospheres are unacceptable in any part of Dunedin’s Mercy Hospital site – including the operating theatres.
Tools, registers, and resources > Resources > Case studies > Work-related health case studies > Blazing trail in providing a healthy workplace for surgical staff
Involving workers has proved so successful for Waste Management in the Hutt Valley, that the waste sorting and recycling plant has significantly boosted staff retention, with zero turnover for the past four years.
Tools, registers, and resources > Resources > Case studies > Worker engagement and participation case studies > Shared ownership of health and safety boosts staff retention
Understand why mentally healthy work is part of health and safety, what is meant by mental wellbeing, and why it is a work issue.
A to Z topics and industries > Work-related health > Mental health > Starting the mentally healthy work journey > Why mentally healthy work is a health and safety issue
Guidance covering a range of topics including training and qualifications, fire and explosion prevention, local exhaust ventilation, and noise and vibration
A to Z topics and industries > Welding > Health and safety in welding
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