Laws that changed in 2017
From contractors’ tax to Easter trading, hazardous substances to ACC levy changes, it’s been a big year for business-related law changes. Here’s a summary.
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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.
Hazardous substances: Get ready for this law change
New rules are coming on how to manage the risks if your workplace deals with hazardous substances. Use our guide to make sure you and any workers are ready.
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.
Health & Safety: Involving everyone at work
It’s a myth that small businesses are exempt from health and safety laws. You and your workers must all be involved in keeping people safe at work.
Build easy workplace policies
Business.govt.nz has launched the Workplace Policy Builder to help you easily and effectively create policies tailored to your business.
Feeling shaky after the quakes?
It’s normal to feel a bit off-balance. Here’s how to calm workplace nerves and make sure your emergency plans are ship-shape.
H&S: Identify risks with this new tool
A new interactive tool from WorkSafe is helping business owners understand what some of their health and safety risks might look like.
Workplace health: good for your staff and business
New Zealanders are estimated to be 13 times more likely to die from a work-related illness than accident. How can you keep your employees healthy?
Health and Safety lessons from Pike River — for all businesses
The type of failures that led to the Pike River mine tragedy can be found in many businesses and in many industries.
Winter wellness how to get through peak sick leave season
Winter bugs can hammer a small business’s productivity, so it pays to help your people stay healthy — and to understand sick leave rules.
How to fight workplace fatigue
Being tired on the job is a health and safety issue many businesses have to grapple with, says a world authority on worker fatigue.
Quick questions to help choose a H&S advisor
If your business needs a little extra support with health and safety, hiring a specialist advisor can help. Use this checklist to choose the right person.
ACC: Take the pain out of levy day
Every year small businesses pay levies to ACC to cover work-related accidents. Here’s how to soften the budget blow.
Health and safety: Round-up of law changes
Health and safety law changes from April 2016, covering worker involvement, asbestos removal and more. Find out what it means for your business. Get up to date…
Does my business need an H&S rep?
Health and safety law applies to all businesses. But some small businesses may not need to have a health and safety representative. Is this you…?
Food Act changes: Will it cost you less?
If you make or sell food, law changes could affect your costs. (Hint: it all comes down to risk.) Read on…
Four minute round up of 2016's law changes
Laws on ACC levies, parental leave and food safety are changing in the coming months. Grab a cuppa and check out our summary……
H&S: Working together on risks
Health and safety is not something you do alone. Learn how you, your workers, and people who share your work environment all have a role to play...
Natural disaster + being prepared = better for business
Earthquakes, fires and floods may not be such a disaster for your business, if you think ahead. Find out more…