The Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act came into force today.

The Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act came into force today. This is an important step in the Government's response to improve the high rate of fatalities and serious harm injuries in New Zealand's workplaces. Information on the Act is available on the websites for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/employment-skills/workplace-health-and-safety-reform) and WorkSafe New Zealand (http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/hswa).
These websites contain useful tools and information to maintain effective health and safety systems. The following presentation contains particularly useful introductory material - http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/hswa/working-smarter/tools-and-resources/HSWA-presentation/working-together-on-health-and-safety-presentation/HSWA-presentation-slides-ext-v1.6.pdf .
The following regulations under the HSW Act also came into force today.
General Risk and Workplace Management - Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016
Worker Engagement, Participation and Representation - Health and Safety at Work (Worker Engagement, Participation, and Representation) Regulations 2016
Major Hazard Facilities - Health and Safety at Work (Major Hazard Facilities) Regulations 2016
Asbestos - Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016
Adventure Activities - Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016
Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations – Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations) Regulations 2016
Petroleum Exploration and Extraction - Health and Safety at Work (Petroleum Exploration and Extraction) Regulations 2016
Infringement Offences and Fees - Health and Safety at Work (Infringement Offences and Fees) Regulations 2016
Rates of Funding Levy - Health and Safety at Work (Rates of Funding Levy) Regulations 2016