Stopping the spread of illness this winter
New Zealand is seeing a rise in COVID-19, seasonal colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses circulating in our communities and our workplaces.
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Vaccination assessment tool removed
Businesses should no longer use the vaccine assessment tool for health and safety risk assessments.
COVID-19: Workplace vaccinations
Some businesses or organisations may be able to offer workplace COVID-19 vaccinations.
Dealing with false or misleading vaccine information in your workplace
Getting vaccinated is a personal choice, but if you want to support your employees to make informed decisions, make sure they know where to find the facts.
Travelling in a bubble
The travel bubbles with Australia and the Cook Islands have opened up quarantine-free travel, but it doesn’t come without risk.
COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers
See what you can and can’t do when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers.
Health and safety: Free assessment tool
Every business needs to involve its people in keeping everyone safe and healthy. The SafePlus online tool helps you see what works well and what can improve.
Supporting a return to work after illness or injury
Sometimes employees need time off because they’re unwell or must deal with a range of life situations. Here’s how you can support them during that time.
Keeping outdoor workers safe in the sun
If you have employees who work outside, it’s important to manage how much ultraviolet (UV) radiation they are exposed to.
Food safety: New tools for food rules
It’s getting easier, faster and more affordable to meet your food safety requirements.
Insurance for home-based businesses
If you work from home, household insurance may not be enough to cover your business. Here’s what to think about to ensure you’re protected.
Rental properties: New laws now in effect
New healthy homes standards became law on 1 July. Check what’s required and what you need to do next.
New healthy homes standards for rental properties
New healthy homes standards for rental properties will improve heating, insulation, ventilation, and drainage, reduce moisture, and stop draughts.
Sexual harassment — identify and manage the risk
As an employer, you’re responsible for dealing with sexual harassment at work. Use WorkSafe’s toolkit to help you understand and manage this risk.
New law helps people affected by domestic violence
A new law introduces paid leave for employees affected by domestic violence. It comes into effect in April 2019 — find out your responsibilities as an employer.
Running a business from home: What you need to know
Many New Zealand businesses operate from home. Here’s what to think about if you run a home-based business.
What you need to know about your ACC invoice
Everyone in New Zealand who’s in business has to pay ACC levies, which cover the cost of injuries caused by accidents. This year's invoices are coming soon.
Managing mental health in the workplace
As an employer or manager, you know your people are essential to the success of your business. Supporting them when they need it is really important.
Hazard alert: Bakeries and collision repair workshops
Bakery and collision repair workshop workers face a high level of work and health-related risks. They’re now included in WorkSafe’s Around the Block tool.
Landlords: What to put in tenancy agreements
A law change means tenancy agreements must be in writing. Here’s what you can and can’t include — plus details of new rules for insulation and fire alarms.