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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

What to expect from a WorkSafe assessment

A WorkSafe assessment is normally a proactive, planned visit to a workplace. Find out what you can expect.
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  1. 02 July 2026

    Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill passed

    The Government has passed the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill which is now awaiting formal sign-off by the Governor-General.

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  2. 02 July 2026

    WorkSafe acknowledges the AUT study on asbestos-containing coloured sand

    WorkSafe acknowledges the independent research by Associate Professor Dr Terri-Ann Berry at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) into airborne asbestos fibres from affected coloured sand products.

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  3. 01 July 2026

    Food manufacturing in focus as proactive visits support safer work

    WorkSafe New Zealand is turning its attention to food product manufacturing, with a nationwide programme of proactive safety visits over the next three months.

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