RECENT NEWS

Recent News Request a Consultation New ACOP for Health & Safety Responsibilities on Residential Construction Sites Construction often sees numerous workers and businesses working on the same site, so there’s a large need for thorough risk management and clear coordination. Who is responsible for what when several businesses share a residential construction site? WorkSafe’s new Approved Code of Practice clarifies how health and safety duties apply, particularly when responsibi

Recent News Request a Consultation New ACOPs for Agriculture WorkSafe has released two new Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) for the agriculture sector, with both coming into effect on 1 April 2027 alongside the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Act 2026. What is an ACOP? An Approved Code of Practice sets out one recognised way of meeting health and safety duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. While ACOPs are not mandatory, they carry more weight than genera

Recent News Request a Consultation We Have a New Page on Our Website… For those that missed it, we held three webinars last week to introduce the changes in the Health and Safety Amendment Bill Act and have had a few clients reach out asking for a recording. So we got to thinking… why not have all the information and resources in one place, on our website? We’re all playing the waiting game There won’t be any more changes to the amendment until after the election, but by havi

Recent News Request a Consultation WorkSafe Working at Height Update WorkSafe's latest guidance reinforces a simple message: focus on the risk of injury from a fall, not just the height involved. Falls from relatively low heights can still result in serious harm, so any work with the potential for a fall injury should be assessed and managed. There is no "safe" fall height Any fall that could cause injury should be considered and managed. The "3 metre rule" is not a control D

Recent News Request a Consultation H&S Bill Passes Third Reading The Health and Safety Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament. Labour is promising to repeal it should it enter government. However, Workplace Relations and Safety minister Brooke van Velden said the bill would restore "clarity, common sense, and focus" to New Zealand's work health and safety system, by focusing on critical risk. Those of you who know Safewise well will know that we do not beli

Recent News Request a Consultation In case you missed it... New ACC regulation updates could impact how workplace injuries and illnesses are covered. Recent changes expand recognised occupational diseases, adjust hearing loss assessments, and increase support for travel and review costs. It’s a good time for businesses to stay informed and ensure their health and safety processes reflect current expectations. Contractor Prequal Contractor prequalification is a key step in c