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We're New Zealand's primary work health and safety regulator
It's our role to influence businesses and workers to ensure their work is healthy and safe.
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Asbestos removalists
Asbestos
Particular hazardous works
PPE at work
What is a PCBU?
When to notify us
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
Popular topics
Asbestos removalists
Asbestos
Particular hazardous works
PPE at work
What is a PCBU?
When to notify us
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
What to expect from an assessment
These visits assess if businesses are meeting their health and safety responsibilities.
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Latest updates
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20 April 2026
Consultation opens on draft ACOP to clarify health and safety in residential construction
WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for an approved code of practice (ACOP) for residential construction.
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20 April 2026
Consultation opens on draft ACOPs for agriculture
WorkSafe New Zealand is seeking feedback on and input into draft content for two approved codes of practice (ACOP) for agriculture.
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17 April 2026
Updated asbestos guidance now available for New Zealand businesses and workers
WorkSafe New Zealand has published an updated suite of guidance to help businesses and workers safely manage and work with asbestos.
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Information for your industry
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Agriculture
Find information about farming including guidance, toolkits, vehicles on farms, working with animals, noise management and useful case studies.
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Construction
Find information and guidance around site safety, working at height, noise, scaffolding and essential toolkits.
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Forestry
Read our guidance on safety practice for forestry operations, tree felling near powerlines and our mobile plant assessment tool.
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Manufacturing
Information about safe use of machinery, guidance for dealing with high noise levels, and checklists for issues on small manufacturing sites.
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Create a safe workplace
Understanding HSWA
Learn about New Zealand’s primary workplace health and safety law.
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Information for businesses
Find out more about your work health and safety responsibilities as a business.
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WorkSafe’s role
Understand WorkSafe's role as New Zealand's primary health and safety regulator.
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Popular questions
What are some of the health and safety risks associated with my industry?
Do I need an asbestos management plan?
What do you need to think about when managing your workplace hazardous substances?
How do I report an unsafe or unhealthy work situation?
How can I prevent bullying?
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