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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Work Health and Safety – summary of 2024 consultation submissions and roadshow feedback
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.
Have your say on work health and safety
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. June 2024
Focus area 5: the objective of the work health and safety regulatory system
We are seeking feedback on whether the work health and safety regulatory system is currently meeting its objective.
Focus area 1: businesses are best placed to understand and manage their risks
We are seeking to understand how businesses and organisations make their decisions about health and safety and the reasons behind these decisions.