Skip Links

Health and hygiene

Poor hygiene

Poor hygiene practices can leave workers and others exposed to germs, infections and infestation

Diseases, such as mumps, chicken pox, or the flu, are spread through the air when infected people cough, sneeze or speak

General notifications	Notifiable events
Adventure activity notification Asbestos removal Electrical and gas Major Hazard Facilities Hazardous work Occupational diseases Extractives Petroleum Geothermal Raise a health or safety concern	If someone has been seriously injured or become seriously ill as a result of work, you must notify us. Not sure if you need to notify us? If you're unsure of what needs to be notified please read our guide What events need to be notified? Our 'Notify WorkSafe now' tool will guide you through the process. Notify WorkSafe now If someone has died as a result of work, please call us immediately on 0800 030 040 (24/7).

If someone has been seriously injured or become seriously ill as a result of work, you must notify us.

Not sure if you need to notify us? If you're unsure of what needs to be notified please read our guide What events need to be notified?

Our 'Notify WorkSafe now' tool will guide you through the process.

If someone has died as a result of work, please call us immediately on 0800 030 040 (24/7).