Laws and regulations

Acts

We are responsible for administering legislation that covers a range of topics including health and safety at work, hazardous substances, and electricity and gas.

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Regulations

In addition to the Acts, we administer a significant number of regulations related to the management of those Acts within New Zealand

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Safe Work Instruments

The WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013 gives WorkSafe the function of developing safe work instruments.

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Prosecutions

Here you can find out more about our prosecution process, and read court summaries of completed prosecutions since we were established in 2013.

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Consultations

Whether you‘re a representative from a large organisation, a self-employed contractor or an interested member of the public, your views are important to us and we encourage you to have your say.

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Enforceable undertakings

Enforceable undertakings are voluntary agreements between WorkSafe and a duty holder. They are legally binding and are generally used as an alternative to prosecution.

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Electricity and gas gazette notices

Electricity and gas gazette notices that have been formally issued establishing prohibitions, declared articles and other regulatory instruments under the provisions of Acts and Regulations

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Operational policy framework

Our operational policies are primarily intended for our own internal use but are published to provide transparency. They state our approach to carrying out our regulatory functions

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Electrical and gas codes of practice

Learn more about electricity and gas codes of practice.

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