Health and safety at work

It is a basic right for every worker in New Zealand to have a safe working environment and be able to return home from work each day safe and well.
This video explains the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace.

ACC also provides advice to help keep you safe at work. 

The Health & Safety in Employment Act gives workers rights to participate in the management of workplace health and safety in our jobs. This video explains your responsibilities as a worker.

Get a checklist

To find out if your workplace meets acceptable standards, use this handy checklist. 
 
Get a poster
 
To download a free Together poster for your staff noticeboard, click here. 
 
Working on the farm
 
If you are a farm worker you are working in one of the three most dangerous jobs in New Zealand. Go to this Department of Labour website for good information on how to keep safe on the farm. http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/kidz/farm/index.shtml
 
Accident compensation
 
If you are unable to work because of a work injury, the Accident Compensation Corporation will cover you for time off work. Read more about the way ACC works.