In this episode of The Health and Safety Hub, EMA’s Paul Jarvie speaks with the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Hon Brooke van Velden, about the government’s health and safety reforms and what they mean for New Zealand workplaces.
The Minister explains the thinking behind recent changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act, the shift towards focusing on critical risks, and the role that approved codes of practice will play in helping businesses meet their obligations.
The discussion also explores workplace culture, reducing unnecessary compliance, and the practical steps needed to improve New Zealand’s health and safety performance.
At the time of publication, the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act is scheduled to come into force on 1 April 2027.
The EMA is conducting a series of seminars in different locations through September for small business owners, directors, CEOs and health and safety professionals, to help them understand what the amendments really mean for business.
To register for the roadshow seminars, please click here.
Information on the EMA’s health and safety training courses can be found here.
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