The Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill proposes major changes to New Zealand’s health and safety regime. If enacted in its current form, it would mark the most significant reform since the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. This presentation will outline the Bill’s key proposed changes, including the new ‘critical risk’ and ‘small PCBU’ concepts; a shift in regulators’ functions; changes affecting officers’ obligations and duties; reforms relating to open spaces and earthquake-prone buildings; and updates around approved codes of practice. Join us for a practical overview of what these changes could mean for your business.
Bridget is a solicitor at Hesketh Henry, and works across the Employment and Health and Safety Teams. She assists employees, employers and unions across a broad range of employment and health and safety related matters.