WorkSafe New Zealand
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Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 16 December 2013 |
| Preceding agencies |
MBIE Department of Labour |
| Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
| Headquarters | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Agency executives |
Gregor Coster, Board Chair Gordon MacDonald, Chief executive |
| Website |
www |
WorkSafe New Zealand is a stand alone Crown agent focused on workplace health and safety issues.[1]
WorkSafe NZ takes over workplace health and safety roles previously assigned to the Department of Labour and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The establishment of a stand alone regulatory agency for workplace health and safety was a key recommendation of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy and the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety.
Functions
The functions of WorkSafe NZ include;[1]
- provide guidance on workplace health and safety
- set standards and develop codes of practice under HSE legislation
- monitor and enforce compliance with HSE legislation
- promote education and training on workplace HSE
- collect, analyse and publish workplace HSE statistics.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is responsible for workplace health and safety strategy, policy, legislation and regulations.
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