Health and Safety in Employment ActBusiness owners, employers and employees are required to maintain safe working environments. The Health and Safety in Employment Act was created to prevent employees, contractors and visitors being harmed when they're at a workplace. This is an introduction to the act.Guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act- July 29, 2007 Safety and health in the workplace is fundamental to the wellbeing of New Zealanders. Understand employer and employee responsibilities by reading through this guide to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.http://www.business.govt.nz/Business-regulations/Health-and-Safety-in-Employment-Act/Guide... How small businesses and the self employed can pay less on ACC levies- July 29, 2007 Find out how to save money on ACC levies with workplace safety discounts; how much the discount is, when you get the discount and what you have to do to get ithttp://www.business.govt.nz/Business-regulations/Health-and-Safety-in-Employment-Act/How-s... Rights regarding OSH inspection- July 29, 2007 Many people think that the main role of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) inspectors is to take people to court for breaches of the Health and Safety in Employment Act. In reality they have a variety of roles, ranging from education and support to prosecution. Find out what an OSH inspector does, what happens when an inspector comes to call, assisting an inspector, and enforcement.http://www.business.govt.nz/Business-regulations/Health-and-Safety-in-Employment-Act/Right... What to do when there is an accident at work- July 29, 2007 No matter how good your health and safety systems, sooner or later most workplaces will experience some sort of unplanned event. In such an event there are a number of requirements in the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE)Act that must be followed. Make sure you have the fundamentals of accident reporting, recording, and investigation covered.http://www.business.govt.nz/Business-regulations/Health-and-Safety-in-Employment-Act/What-... How to manage hazards in the work place- July 29, 2007 When it comes to identifying the hazards in a workplace, there are no quick formulas to apply. Some hazards are part of the regular work environment while others become a problem only in particular situations. Use this guide to help you identify and manage work place hazards.http://www.business.govt.nz/Business-regulations/Health-and-Safety-in-Employment-Act/How-t... Health and safety and the law- July 29, 2007 Covers the fundamentals of health and safety law including who the law applies to, who has to be protected, an explanation of 'practicable steps' and circumstances of prosecution.http://www.business.govt.nz/Business-regulations/Health-and-Safety-in-Employment-Act/Healt... |