Safety health and safety provides expert advice and oversight. Health and safety at work act hswa recognises that to improve our poor health and the safety performance we all need to work together. Information on health and safety at work act hswa 2015 version 2 issued 5 march 2016 5 primary duty of care refer section 36 of the hswa the hswa introduces a new general duty on all pcbus to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of. Health and safety at work act 2015 hswa the health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is new zealands key work health and safety law, and came into effect monday 4th april 2016. Health and safety reform bill and the health and safety at. A pcbu is a person conducting a business or undertaking. This webinar is a general overview of the work health and safety legislation and how it applies to your business. Each bill goes through several stages, giving mps and the public the chance to have their say. The health and safety at work etc act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation governing workplace health and safety in great britain. Worksafe nz is leading implementation of health and safety reforms, with contributions from transport agencies involved in health and safety activity, including maritime new zealand mnz. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa replaced the health and safety in employment act 1992 hse. Maritime nz has developed this brochure to help you understand your obligations under the health and safety at work act. The only resource to collate relevant case law, legislative, policy and international discussion in one practical book, this is an essential.
The health and safety at work act explained british safety. Apr 04, 2016 the aim of the new health and safety at work act hsw act is to reduce new zealands workplace injury and death toll by 25 per cent by 2020. Offences and penalties under the health and safety at work act 2015. Maritime new zealand administers the health and safety at work act 2015 and associated regulations for work on board ships and where ships are places of work. Information on health and safety at work act hswa 2015. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is a critical part of working safer, the governments blueprint for improving new zealands workplace health and safety system. A simple guide to the new zealand health and safety at work act 2015. The health and safety at work act 2015 is new zealands workplace health and safety law. This will need action and leadership from businesses, workers and government. Health and safety a good practice guide for public service chief executives and officers the purpose of this guide is to provide practical support to public service chief executives, and other senior leaders who are deemed to be officers under the health and safety at work act 2015 the hswa, with their governance accountabilities and due.
The implementation of these regulations does not have to be a daunting, time consuming or costly affair. New zealand qualifications authority 2020 outcomes and performance criteria outcome 1 explain the role and functions of the health and safety representative under the health and safety at work act 2015 and its regulations. Work health and safety legislation the basics youtube. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is new zealand s workplace health and safety law.
The new law is part of a reform package aimed at reducing the number of serious workrelated injuries and deaths in new zealand by at least 25 percent by 2020. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is largely based on the australian work health and safety law but with changes to reflect the differences between the new zealand and australian working environments. Nov 28, 2016 this webinar is a general overview of the work health and safety legislation and how it applies to your business. A simple guide to the new zealand health and safety at work. The only resource to collate relevant case law, legislative, policy and international discussion in one practical book, this is an essential guide for anyone wanting to understand the new law. Hswa requires health and safety work risks to be managed. Health and safety at work strategy 20182028 consultation. Health and safety at work act 2015 public act 2015 no 70 date of assent 4 september 2015 commencement see section 2 contents page 1 title 10 2 commencement 10 part 1 health and safety at work subpart 1preliminary provisions 3 purpose 10 4 transitional, savings, and related provisions 11 subpart 2application of act 5 application of act to. Health of the health workforce report 2015 ministry of. The health and safety at work act disclaimer this brochure provides information and guidance on the general application of the health and safety at work act and its regulations. Workplace health and safety changes nz law society. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is a critical part of. The acts key emphasis is on everyone in the workplace being responsible for.
As with the first health of the health workforce report, released in 2014, it sets out what we know about the main occupational groups doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, allied health science and technical workers, and nonregulated workers. It is a companion document to the role of health workforce new zealand, which provides background and contextual information. The aim of the new health and safety at work act hsw act is to reduce new zealands workplace injury and death toll by 25 per cent by 2020. Health and safety a good practice guide for public service. See section 23,24,25 of health and safety at work act 2015 which refers to a person. The health and safety at work act 2015 and related regulations apply to employees and contractors. Health and safety at work act 2015 nz oic office of the information commissioner. Health and safety at work act 2015 from 4 april 2016, a significantly higher level of expectation will be placed on organisations and individuals to take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of their workers and other participants in their activities.
A guide to new zealands key work health and safety law and its regulator. Health and safety at work act 2015 new zealand legislation. This health of the health workforce report 2015 is health workforce new zealand s second update on the state of the health and disability workforce. Safety in design the designers institute of new zealand. Worksafe nz health and safety at work on 4 april 2016, the health and safety at work act hswa came into force bringing new responsibilities for everyone in the workplace. Safety health and safety provides expert advice and oversight on issues relating to safety, health and wellbeing within an incident.
Health and safety laws apply to all employers, selfemployed people and employees in their workplaces. Introduction to the health and safety at work act 2015 special. As a result, new zealand s work health and safety system underwent its most. There are also main pieces of regulation which are integral to managing health and safety at work. This requires an integrated approach where both the work conditions creating stress and the impacts of stress on individuals are addressed.
The hsw act places obligations on everyone in a workplace to take care of their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others. Ultimate in new zealand and the health and safety at work act. Health and safety at work strategy 20182028 consultation document 3 ministers foreword healthy and safe work is a key priority for the government. This includes risks to both physical and mental health. Mar 30, 2016 next week, on monday 4 april, the longawaited health and safety at work act 2015 hsw act comes into force. Health and social care safety and quality act 2015 chapter 28 contents reducing harm in care e r a c n i m r a h g n i c u d e 1r continuity of information 2 consistent identifiers 3 duty to share information 4 interpretation objectives 5 objectives in relation to the regulation of health and social care professions general. Maritime nz has made every effort to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date.
Worksafe nz was formed in 20 following the pike river mining disaster. This past year has seen us continue to respond to the tragic events that occurred in ashburton on 1 september 2014 and ready the organisation for the changes introduced under the new health and safety at work act 2015, which came into force on 1 april 2016. As attention around the new law continues to grow youll probably hear a range of acronyms and new terms being used on sites and by health and safety managers. Health and safety at work bill new zealand parliament. This act is administered by the ministry of business, innovation, and employment. The recently enacted health and safety at work act 2015 is intended to apply. Next week, on monday 4 april, the longawaited health and safety at work act 2015 hsw act comes into force.
Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. It provides a significant change to new zealands current health and safety legislation, and is a response to the scrutiny placed on our health and safety practices following the pike. Apr 28, 2016 the primary duty of care pcbus must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable. Health and safety at work thomson reuters new zealand. Health and safety at work act hsw act nz safety osh. The assignment of different groups in the workplace is defined in the health and safety at work act. The main legislation covering the health and safety of people in the workplace is the safety, health and welfare at work act 2005 as amended. Many aspects of the new act are similar to the old legislation. This legislation replaces the health and safety in employment act 1992 hse act. Health and safety reform bill and the health and safety at work act 2015 9 sep 15.
In 20 the independent taskforce on workplace health and safety reported that new zealand s work health and safety system was failing. The health and safety at work act 2015 duncan cotterill. The primary duty of care pcbus must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is a critical part of working safer, the governments blueprint for improving new zealand s workplace health and safety system. Subsection 5 applies if a worker occupies accommodation that is owned by, or under the management or control of, a pcbu. Implementing the health and safety at work act 2015. Health and safety at work act 2015 summary of key points.
Health and safety reform bill and the health and safety at work act 2015 1. This includes fixedterm employees and temporary employees. Too many new zealanders are made sick or are injured by their work. We are determined to improve ew zealands record in injuries and deaths at work. Introduction to the health and safety at work act 2015. Health and safety in employment act 1992 vs health and safety. The act and related regulations require that workers and others are given the highest level of protection from workplace health and safety risks, so far as is reasonably practicable. Mea master electricians australia mhf major hazard facility mou memorandum of understanding ner national engineers register nz act. The health and safety at work act at a glance maritime nz.
Ultimate in new zealand and the health and safety at work. The new health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is based on the underlying assumption that those who create or work with occupational risks, or can influence or direct them, are best placed to identify and manage those risks. Health and safety in employment act 1992 vs health and. It introduces new responsibilities for managing the work related risks that could cause serious injury, illness or even death. Most of the health and safety at work act 2015 comes into force on 4 april 2016, reforming health and safety requirements in all new zealand workplaces like all businesses, law firms will need to ensure they comply with the extra responsibility for workplace health and safety. Health and safety at work act 2015 education in new. However it is not intended to provide comprehensive or specific legal advice. Better regulation plant, structures and working at heights pdf 305kb manufacturing. Safety in numbers sharing duties under the health and safety at work act 2015. The health and safety at work act 2015 is new zealand s workplace health and safety law. Health and safety is an issue that impacts virtually all companies and organisations in new zealand and the act has the potential to. The health and safety at work act 2015 hswa is new zealands key work health.
The function supports the controller to ensure that all those involved in the response are kept safe in accordance with the requirements of the health and safety at work act 2015. Health of the health workforce 2015 ministry of health nz. Work safe advisory services 2015 for more information please visit nz or call our friendly team on. The statistic is even worse when compared with australia as the number of incidents in new zealand is nearly twice as high. The new health and safety at work act 2015 the act, which came into force on 4 april 2016, places significant personal duties on those in positions of responsibility to ensure that their employees and workplaces are given the highest level of protection. Health and safety employment education and the law. The new health and safety at work act came into effect on april 4, 2016. The health and safety at work act 2015 came into effect on 4 april 2016 and replaces previous health and safety legislation. Health and social care safety and quality act 2015 chapter 28 contents reducing harm in care e r a c n i m r a h g n i c u d e 1r continuity of information 2 consistent identifiers 3 duty to share information 4 interpretation objectives 5 objectives in relation to the. Better regulation plant, structures and working at heights pdf 284kb. It provides a significant change to new zealand s current health and safety legislation, and is a response to the scrutiny placed on our health and safety practices following the pike river. The government has set an ambitious target of at least a 25 percent reduction in workplace injuries and fatalities by 2020. The health and safety in work act was passed by parliament in august 2015. Know the law is a comprehensive guide to the new health and safety at work act 2015.
The purpose of the act is to secure the health and safety of people and workplaces. Improving the safety and security of staff and clients. Minimisingmanaging job stress mental health foundation. And there is a significantly higher level of liability including. Health and safety at work quick reference guide worksafe. The health and safety of their workers and any other workers they influence or direct.
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