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Alert: Notifications at reduced capacity during COVID-19 restrictions

Alert: Notifications at reduced capacity during COVID-19 restrictions

We are operating at reduced capacity due to the COVID 19 alert level four requirements.

Please only call our 0800 number if someone is at serious risk of harm or has been seriously injured, become seriously ill, or died as a result of work.

For other notifications please complete our online forms at Notify WorkSafe.

Building and construction

Absolutely essential toolkit

This toolkit provides guidance for managing or avoiding risks on small construction sites

Facilities on construction sites

Find out more about the facilities for workers that are required at construction sites

Building health and safety into contract management

Health and safety obligations can overlap in a contracting chain, where contractors and subcontractors provide services to a lead contractor or client.

Stacking and shelving to withstand earthquakes

Most regions of New Zealand are prone to earthquakes, and bulk storage facilities and retail stores must consider building restraint for contents as part of their safety management programmes.

Noise in construction

Guidance for dealing with the risks associated with high noise levels in the construction industry

Working at height

Information for working at height that include guidance, safe design and use of scaffolding and safe use of equipment.

Health and safety in construction - your questions

Answers to the most common questions we get asked about health and safety on construction sites.

Construction industry presentations

Presentations and videos from our construction industry seminars, trade breakfasts and information sessions