This guideline offers advice on the design notice, the process of notification, and WorkSafe New Zealand's designation under the Health and Safety at Work (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2016.

WorkSafe has developed a consolidated version of this safe work instrument (SWI) so that you can see the original SWI and all its subsequent amendments in a single easy-to-read document.

WorkSafe has developed a consolidated version of this safe work instrument (SWI) so that you can see the original SWI and all its subsequent amendments in a single easy-to-read document.

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.

WorkSafe New Zealand is providing this information for workplaces in relation to asbestos in coloured sand.

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.

MAC has been adapted by WorkSafe New Zealand to reflect New Zealand legislation. This version is known as the New Zealand MAC (NZMAC). The NZMAC can also help you to identify where control measures could be put in place to eliminate or minimise the risk of discomfort, pain, and injury, and prioritise which tasks should be considered first.

‘Amusement device’ is defined in section 21A(1) of the Machinery Act 1950 (the Act). The definition is made up of several elements. This policy explains how we interpret each of these elements.

WorkSafe is providing this information in relation to the presence of asbestos in certain fire safety doors. WorkSafe was notified of a potential health risk involving imported materials, which may contain asbestos, used in the production of fire safety doors.

Enforceable undertaking agreed between WorkSafe and Zespri International Limited

Tight fitting respirators rely on a good seal between the respirator and skin. Facial hair and stubble (even one day’s growth) make it almost impossible to get a good seal. Care should be taken to ensure that facial hair that fits within the seal does not interfere with parts of the respirator such as valves. If your workers have beards (and are not willing shave) you will need to consider providing other forms of RPE that do not rely on a tight face fit.

These guidelines provide good practice advice for how to plan, carry out, and report the results of an asbestos survey.

The tank wagon record contains information about tank wagons, transportable containers, and tank wagon fabricators that have been allocated a record number.

The stationary container system design and fabricator record contains information about stationary tanks, process containers, and fabricators that have been allocated a record number and for which additional conditions may have been imposed by WorkSafe.

Check this record for gas cylinder designs approved for use, filling, and testing in New Zealand.

This is an information sheet for workers. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA), you and your workmates have some basic rights to make sure you are kept healthy and safe. These are things you can expect of your boss. But your boss also has rights. These are things that your boss can expect of you.

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

Our priority plan for the forestry sector primarily covers forest harvesting in commercial forestry operations.

Our priority plan for the construction sector covers the residential, civil, and commercial sub-sectors, specialist trades, and the full construction life cycle including excavation, building, maintenance, and demolition.

Our priority plan for the agriculture sector covers farming and related services, with a particular emphasis on dairy, beef, and sheep farming.

Find a list of registered amusement devices.

WorkSafe New Zealand has granted an exemption (MHF2501) to Koppers Performance Chemicals New Zealand Limited from compliance with clause 19 of Schedule 7 of the Health and Safety at Work (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2016 in so far as this clause requires a statement on a safety case to be signed by the most senior officer of the operator in New Zealand for the site located at 14 Mayo Road, Wiri, Auckland 2104.

For the purposes of regulation 6.6(3) of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, a statutory declaration signed by the applicant’s supervisor may be regarded as sufficient evidence to demonstrate practical experience.

To be authorised as a compliance certifier, you must demonstrate your understanding of the function and duties of a compliance certifier [reg 6.6(1)(a)(iv)], and
the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the Act) and relevant duties and liabilities under the Act [reg 6.6(1)(a)(v)].

This questionnaire is to assess your understanding of the requirements as part of processing your application for authorisation as a compliance certifier.