WorkSafe New Zealand
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WorkSafe’s focus on residential construction sites aims to prevent falls from height
Over the next three months, WorkSafe New Zealand health and safety inspectors will proactively visit residential construction sites across the country to see how the risk of falling from working at...
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New ACOPs clarify health and safety responsibilities on farms
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Hon Brooke van Velden has launched two new approved codes of practice (ACOPs) that outline practical steps farmers, growers, contractors, workers and other a...
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Targeted checks highlight opportunities to lift safety in joinery sector
A recent WorkSafe initiative has found many joinery businesses could benefit from improving how they manage machine safety, workplace health risks, and hazardous substances.
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New guidance released for upcoming HSWA changes
WorkSafe has released the first in a series of guidance products to help businesses prepare for upcoming changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA).
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Manufacturing businesses invest $490k into hazardous substances safety following worker harm
This year, two manufacturing businesses have completed enforceable undertakings with WorkSafe New Zealand, following separate incidents where workers were harmed by hazardous substances.
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Work-related health newsletter – September 2026
Read about changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, new resources to help manage workplace exposure standards (WES), Inspector focus areas: wood and food product manufacturing and collisi...
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WorkSafe inspectors head to farms and residential builds in proactive safety push
WorkSafe New Zealand health and safety inspectors will carry out proactive assessment visits to beef and lamb farms and residential construction sites across Aotearoa New Zealand from October to De...
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City Rail Link proves safety and scale can go hand in hand
As Auckland celebrates the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL), WorkSafe New Zealand is recognising the project's high standard of health and safety performance, demonstrating what can be achieved ...
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Lessons for forestry businesses after fatal tree-felling incident
A fatal incident near Dannevirke is a reminder that forestry businesses must verify worker competence, provide effective inductions and supervision, and have robust systems for people working alone.
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Company falls short after ignoring WorkSafe notice
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding construction businesses that a prohibition notice means work must stop, after an Auckland company was sentenced and fined for allowing workers to work at height wh...
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Driving safety success on major construction projects
As Dunedin Hospital’s outpatient building opens, the project is also celebrating a major safety achievement: no serious injuries, supported by a new approach from WorkSafe New Zealand.
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High hazards newsletter – September 2026
Read about pressure piping integrity management, testing of safety-critical elements, guidance for working with occupational hygienists, criteria for defining safety-critical elements, insight into...
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Food manufacturing visits finding safety gaps in machinery and hazardous substances
WorkSafe inspectors have visited more than 300 food manufacturing businesses since July as part of our focus on the sector this quarter to support safer work.
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Remote and isolated work
This safety alert covers the importance of being safe and staying connected when working remotely or isolated from others.
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Unguarded farm machinery can change lives in seconds
WorkSafe is reminding farmers to make sure all machinery guards are in place and regularly checked after a farm worker suffered life-changing injuries when he became entangled in an unguarded power...
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Storm-damaged trees? Don’t risk it
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WorkSafe jumps up in reputation rankings
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