If you know your work involves exposure to health hazards such as dust, noise and fumes but aren’t sure about the level of risk your workers are exposed to, you may need to use an occupational hygienist to assess the risk. This guide helps you decide when to seek specialist help, how to find and choose a competent occupational hygienist, what to expect when you hire one – their services and standards.

The glossary from our good practice guidelines on managing work site traffic.

This guide outlines what businesses need to know when applying for a new asbestos removal licence or renewing an existing asbestos removal licence from WorkSafe.

The New Zealand Mining Board of Examiners (the Board) is established by WorkSafe New Zealand to perform statutory functions related to the competency requirements of workers in the extractives industry.

The Public Sector Reputation Index is a globally validated model which we have evolved to work in a public sector setting. The model contains 16 reputation attributes, which each sit under one of four pillars: trust, social responsibility, leadership and fairness.

This form is part of the legislative requirements to obtain certain authorisations under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017.

This form is for a new controlled substance licence, the renewal of an expired/expiring licence, or an extension to the scope of a current licence.

This operational policy outlines the approach WorkSafe will take to administering the CSL authorisation regime.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) has been amended by the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026. This fact sheet explains the updated purpose of HSWA. It also explains the main changes for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) once the amendments take effect. The changes take effect from 1 April 2027.

Our 2019 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.

Our 2022 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.

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.

Structural steel beams assembled on the ground can become unstable and fall without warning. Before starting work, PCBUs/businesses should carry out a site-specific risk assessment to identify instability risks and put controls in place.

Read our 2022/23 annual report.

Read our 2021/22 annual report.

The 2024/25 year has been one of significant transformation and purposeful progress for WorkSafe New Zealand. In a time of organisational change and evolving expectations, WorkSafe remained firmly focused on its core mission: to ensure that people across New Zealand are healthy and safe at work.

Read our annual report for 2020/21.

Our 2018 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.

Our 2017 annual report analysing trends and highlighting risks in electrical and gas accidents.

Our annual report for 2019/20

Our Statement of intent for 2021/22–2024/25.

WorkSafe’s Statement of intent (2025/26 to 2028/29) reflects a reset of our strategic priorities in order to improve the impact of what we do, with a much stronger focus on our educate and engage roles together with a more holistic and nuanced approach to our enforce role.