The Government has announced changes to the regulations that sit under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
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The Government has listened to feedback and has made a change to the size of dams impacted by the regulations, to reduce the number of dams that need to comply.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its report into the proactive assessment of multi-storey boarding houses.
Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters.
With the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the first set of regulations in place, we are continuing to look at ways to improve health and safety regulations.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed a targeted review of the health and safety regulatory regime for adventure activities, looking at how it operates when activities take place in naturally-hazardous environments.
In 2019 Cabinet decided that a new licensing system should be introduced for refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning technicians. This will be part of a wider licensing system for high risk work, which will include scaffolding construction and inspection.
A high-performing health and safety regulatory system contributes to our goal of healthy, safe and fulfilling work for all New Zealand workers, and to grow New Zealand for all.
The strategy sets out the Government’s vision on improving health and safety at work across New Zealand from 2018 to 2028.
This page lists our consultations relating to health and safety. Our consultations are available for 2 years from their closing date.