RECENT NEWS

If you've been following the upcoming changes to New Zealand's health and safety legislation, you've probably started seeing the term critical risk more often. From 1 April 2027, critical risks will take on greater significance under the Health and Safety at Work Act. All PCBUs will need to identify and prioritise their critical risks, although what that means in practice will differ depending on whether your organisation is considered a small or large PCBU. So, what actu

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

When something isn't working in your health and safety system, starting again can seem like the cleanest solution. Perhaps your documents are dated, processes aren't being followed as intended, or your business looks quite different from when the system was originally developed. But before you start rebuilding everything, it's worth taking a closer look at what you already have. Sometimes the foundations of your health and safety systems are perfectly workable. A few area

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

If you've spent any time reading WorkSafe guidance or following recent health and safety updates, you've probably come across the term Approved Code of Practice, or ACOP. For many businesses, that's where the understanding stops. It's easy to assume an ACOP is just another piece of guidance sitting somewhere between legislation and best practice. But ACOPs occupy a unique position within New Zealand's health and safety framework, which means understanding them can help you ma

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