Manufacturing

Manufacturing sector plan

Our priority plan for the manufacturing sector primarily targets the food product, metal fabrication, and wood product manufacturing sub-sectors, where most harm occurs.

Absolutely essential health and safety toolkit

This toolkit provides useful checklists for known issues on small manufacturing sites. It will help you manage or avoid these issues to ensure the health and safety of everyone on and around your work site, including workers, clients and members of the public

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

Noise in manufacturing

Guidance for dealing with the risk to health associated with high noise levels in manufacturing

Preventing fire and explosions in dairy spray drying

Practical guidance for reducing the likelihood of fire or explosion in dairy spray drying plant

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.

Preventing harm from hydrogen sulphide

Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) is a highly toxic, colourless gas which occurs in a variety of natural and industrial settings. This quick guide provides information on the risks and effects of exposure to hydrogen sulphide, where it can be found, and how to manage the risks.