While much has been achieved over subsequent years, the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety recently identified a number of shortcomings in New Zealand’s approach to workplace health and safety. The result is a new law, the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, which comes into effect on April 4.

The recent changes to legislation means a refresh to our Health and Safety systems. AuSAE, has currently setup a Health and Safety working group to address different challenges we, as associations, face in regard to interpreting the recent legislative changes. Such as:

• Workplace being anywhere an employee works
  
• • Working from home
  • Vehicle
  • Home visits
  • Hotel room / other places an employee travels to
• Event / Conference delivery
  
• Governance responsibilities for board members and what are the new board duties
  
• Work done by Volunteer groups and other affiliated parties
  
• Must supply safety equipment
  
• OH&S Apps / Computer services
  

In Mid-April we will have these straight forward guides, policies and templates for AuSAE members to access on these important issues.

Should you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact Brett Jeffery – General Manager NZ brett@ausae.org.nz 027 249 8677.