Health and safety reform
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 is now nearly 10 years old. The Government committed to reforming New Zealand’s health and safety laws and regulations in the ACT – National Coalition Agreement.
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We want to hear about your experiences
We want to start a conversation about New Zealand’s work health and safety regulatory system, particularly how you think it’s working now and what you think should change.
Licensing system for refrigeration, heating and air conditioning technicians
In 2019, the previous Government decided to introduce a licensing system for work on commercial or industrial refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning systems that use hazardous natural refrigerants.
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015: Plant, structures, and hazardous work
In May 2021 changes were proposed to the regulations that sit under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Firemex
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Firemex has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.
Seeking your feedback on work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to control the risks from engineered stone and other sources of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
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Health and safety at work regulatory system
This page describes the regulatory system for health and safety at work, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and regulatory proposals either planned or in progress.
Voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been notified that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has issued a voluntary recall of potentially asbestos impacted fire doors.
First set of changes for health and safety reform
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced a set of changes to the health and safety system this week.