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Farms are environments where families work, live and play, and as a workplace, they raise unique challenges that other businesses may not even consider
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Keeping safe on farms > Children and young people on farms
We have produced guidance to explain requirements for young people in workplaces.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > General requirements for workplaces > Young people in the workplace
All jobs are important for young people in developing a work ethic and the skills to identify and manage work-related risks.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > Young people at work
Farms are environments where families work, live and play. As a workplace, farms raise unique challenges that other businesses may not even consider.
Involving young people (15 years and under) in the workplace is a great way to provide them with experience, however, there may be new or different risks that you will need to manage. There are certain work areas and types of work that young people must not be around or do.
Along with quad bikes, two-wheeled motorbikes have greater risks when carrying out activities like carrying passengers and transporting loads. We've produced concise practical guidance around motorbike safety.
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Vehicles on farms > Two-wheeled motorbikes
Petrol stations are busy places with lots of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. They also store and dispense large amounts of hazardous substances, which is it's very important to have good health and safety systems and processes in place.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Petrol station
People working in hotels and the wider accommodation sector can be exposed to multiple health and safety risks on a daily basis.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Hotels and accommodation services
People working in the health and social services sector are exposed to many health and safety hazards and risks on a daily basis.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Health services
People working in the hair and beauty industry are exposed to many hazards and risks on a daily basis including cuts, burns, and other potential work-related health and safety issues.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Hairdressing
Since Farm Business Manager Mark Johnson introduced new approaches to health and safety on the four farms he manages, there have been fewer incidents and productivity has increased.
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Case studies > Empowering people to make a difference
On average, six to seven farmers are killed every year in New Zealand when using farm tractors. Many hundreds have been seriously injured. The majority of injuries involving farm tractors are caused by tractors rolling over or people being tangled in implements and machinery.
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Vehicles on farms > Tractors > Safe use of tractors - fact sheet
Stronger worker engagement and participation leads to healthier and safer workplaces. Here we help you to understand what the health and safety work act means for businesses.
Managing health and safety > Businesses
Our 2024 annual report analyses trends and highlights risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2024
Our 2017 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2017
Our 2018 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2018
Our 2019 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2019
Our 2020 annual report analysing trends and highlight risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2020
Our 2021 annual report analysing trends and highlight risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2021
Our 2022 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2022
Our 2023 annual report analyses trends and highlights risks in electrical and gas accidents.
A to Z topics and industries > Energy Safety > Electrical and gas accidents > Electrical and gas accidents annual report 2023
Whether you‘re a representative from a large organisation, a self-employed contractor or an interested member of the public, your views are important to us and we encourage you to have your say.
Laws and regulations > Consultations
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
There are certain health and safety requirements for workplaces that all persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must meet.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > General requirements for workplaces
Food trucks are a growing sector and, as part of the wider hospitality sector, employs a growing number of New Zealanders.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Food trucks
New Zealand’s baking scene is a growing sector and, as part of the wider hospitality sector, is one of the biggest employers in the country.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Bakeries
Tattoo artists and piercers are exposed to a number health and safety risks including contamination from needles or dirty equipment.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Tattoo shops
Falls, lifting heavy loads, moving vehicles, and standing for long periods of time are just some of the ways that supermarket workers and others can be injured.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Supermarket
Slips, trips and falls, lifting and carrying heavy loads, and standing for long periods of time are just some of the ways that retail workers can be injured at work.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Retail store
Injuries from slips, trips and falls, lifting and carrying heavy loads, and poor equipment design are just some of the ways office workers can be harmed at work.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Offices
Schools and ECE services are usually very safe places, but when things go wrong the impact can be widely felt by everyone in the community.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Early childhood education
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.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Cafés and restaurants
New Zealand’s collision repair industry is a thriving sector. It is also one with a variety of risks that may need to be managed.
Managing health and safety > Managing risks > What risk looks like in your industry > Collision repair
We produce a range of publications and resources to help you understand and manage the risks associated with your business. You can browse by topic, industry and type of resource
Publications and resources
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
How to keep workers, contractors, family, and visitors safe on your farm
A to Z topics and industries > Agriculture > Keeping safe on farms
Part 2 of the guidance on the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > General requirements for workplaces > General risk and workplace management - part 2
Part 1 of guidance on the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016.
Managing health and safety > Businesses > General requirements for workplaces > General risk and workplace management - part 1
Under HSWA, a business has the primary responsibility for the health and safety of workers. This is the primary duty of care.
Managing health and safety > Getting started > Understanding the law > Primary duty of care > What is the primary duty of care?
Part 1 of guidance on the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016. This guide covers requirements for workplaces and facilities, information, training, instruction and supervision, personal protective equipment, monitoring, first aid, emergency plans and young people.
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