ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation)

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ACC provides comprehensive resources on injury prevention in the workplace, including guides, toolkits, and training resources.

ACC provides comprehensive resources on injury prevention in the workplace. They share inspiring stories of individuals who have recovered from injuries and returned to their passions, such as Stacey Martin, a football player who returned to the game after rupturing her ACL. They also highlight the growth of rongoā Māori as a recovery option and share information about their involvement in Te Aorerekura, the national strategy to eliminate family and sexual violence. For more resources, visit their website.

https://www.acc.co.nz/

SafePlus Self – Assessment Resources

The SafePlus system aims to make it easy for businesses to do regular self-assessments of their health and safety environment, to identify what’s working well and areas they can improve. The SafePlus self-assessment survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and is suitable for workplaces of all sizes and in all industries. Easy to set […]

Getting It Right: Choosing the Right Health and Safety Expertise for Your Business

Part 2: What is HASANZ? Using the Register to Find Trusted H&S Experts Good health and safety advice protects people, boosts productivity, and builds trust — but only if it comes from the right person. Whether hiring or contracting, it’s vital to understand the qualifications and standards that matter. This three-part series explains what to […]

WorkSafe New Zealand

WorkSafe is the primary workplace health and safety regulator in New Zealand. They provide a wealth of resources, guides, and tools to help businesses understand and comply with health and safety regulations.

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