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How Are Health Practitioners Regulated in New Zealand

In New Zealand, the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act 2003 (HCPA) regulates health practitioners. The purpose of this … See more

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Penalties For Breaching The Health And Safety At Work Act

WEBa fine of an amount up to $300,000 for an individual who is a PCBU or an officer of a PCBU; or. a fine of an amount up to $1.5 million for any other person or companies. Note that …

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What are Workplace Health and Safety Laws

WEBWorkplace health and safety (WHS) refers to managing risks to ensure the health and safety of all persons associated with your organisation. Hence, these laws protect not …

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Do I Have to Have A Health And Safety Policy In NZ

WEBMinimising risks to health and safety is the emphasis in New Zealand, rather than having specific documents. If you want to know more about health and safety and how to tailor …

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Supporting Employees With Mental Health Problems in NZ

WEBMental health issues can vary in nature and severity, and your employees’ circumstances will also differ widely. Due to this, it is very hard to set out firm guidelines or rules on …

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Common Health and Safety Mistakes to Avoid LegalVision New …

WEBNot Following Existing Health and Safety Processes. Another common issue that businesses face is having good health and safety processes in place, but adherence to …

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Can You Force a Sick Employee to Leave Work

WEBCOVID-19 has seen health and contagious illnesses take centre stage for many employers. No employer wants their workplace to be somewhere where illnesses spread rapidly or …

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Legal Obligations for Workplace Hygiene in NZ

WEBAs a business, you owe legal obligations under health and safety law in New Zealand. Accordingly, you must take all reasonably practicable steps to protect …

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How To Ensure Your NZ Workplace is Safe

WEBAs an employer in New Zealand, health and safety laws require you to provide your workers with: safe machinery, vehicles, tools and equipment; free personal protective …

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How to Manage and Prevent Workplace Fatigue LegalVision NZ

WEBFatigue in the workplace is a state of physical or mental exhaustion. It can reduce a worker’s ability to perform their job safely and effectively. Fatigue is a serious …

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How to Manage Health Privacy in a Business LegalVision New …

WEBIndeed, a failu re to maintain the required level of confidentiality will likely result in a loss of client trust and legal penalties. If you would like more information or guidance around …

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Complying With the Health and Safety at Work Act LegalVision

WEBAs a PCBU, you must guarantee, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of your workers and others. This is commonly known as the “primary duty of care.”. Hence …

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What Is Medical Retirement

WEBMedical retirement is a way for employees to leave their jobs with dignity following an illness, injury or old age. This is relevant when employees can no longer complete their …

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Therapeutic Product Regulation in NZ LegalVision

WEBCurrent Therapeutic Product Regulation. In New Zealand, there are certain requirements for approval, classification, manufacture, sale, distribution, advertising, prescribing and …

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Notifying WorkSafe NZ of a Workplace Accident

WEBTable of Contents. WorkSafe is New Zealand’s health and safety regulator. When an accident happens in the workplace, there are a range of circumstances where you are …

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3 Tips for WorkSafe NZ Inspections LegalVision NZ

WEBInstead, you might benefit from the inspection by getting some feedback on your health and safety practices and policies. This article sets out three tips for managing WorkSafe NZ …

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NZ Safety Essentials for SMEs LegalVision NZ

WEBTo help you understand your obligations under health and safety at work (HSW) law, this free guide explains: who has a duty under HSW law; what are the …

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Employer Legal Obligations If An Employee is Injured at Work

WEBThis article will address your duties as an employer when an employee is injured at work. Employers have a general duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 ( the Act) …

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Charitable Trust: Health and Safety Obligations

WEBIn either case, it is a good idea to think proactively about protecting the health and safety of your charity’s volunteers and any volunteer workers in particular. For more information …

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Guide to Employment Law Updates in 2023-24 LegalVision NZ

WEBHealth and Safety Committees and Representatives . Important changes were made to the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) around health and safety committees and …

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Food Licensing for NZ Businesses LegalVision New Zealand

WEBThis will affect what type of licence you need and depends on how you deal with food in your business and the risk level. If you would like more information or help with your …

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Is My New Zealand Business a PCBU

WEBA PCBU is a ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’. PCBUs are an essential concept under health and safety law in New Zealand. All PCBUs owe obligations to …

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