Our priority plans
Our priority plans set out how we will deliver enforcement, engagement, and permitting activities to achieve better, more equitable outcomes for kaimahi in Aotearoa.
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04 April 2025
Conveyor belt death-trap was a danger in plain sight
Basic machine safety failures culminated in the death of a worker at one of New Zealand’s biggest fertiliser companies where obvious risks were overlooked, WorkSafe says.
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24 March 2025
Fraudulent asbestos removals catch up with industry veteran
Solid ethics and legal compliance must underpin the asbestos industry, WorkSafe New Zealand says, after an unlicensed asbestos remover was sentenced for pocketing more than $20,000 by misrepresenting his employer.
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17 March 2025
Inspector recruitment underway
WorkSafe New Zealand has opened its first intake of health and safety inspectors for 2025, and is keen to hear from anyone with an interest in making workplaces safer in Aotearoa.
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