Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Holidays_Act_2003
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| gptkbp:addresses |
mental health in the workplace
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| gptkbp:aims_to |
ensure health and safety of workers
|
| gptkbp:applies_to |
all workplaces
|
| gptkbp:defines |
primary duty of care
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
April 4, 2016
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:government_agency
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| gptkbp:encourages |
use of personal protective equipment
safe work practices collaboration between businesses reporting of workplace incidents safety culture assessments employee involvement in safety decisions use of technology for safety monitoring |
| gptkbp:established |
Work Safe New Zealand
|
| gptkbp:facilitates |
health and safety audits
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
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| gptkbp:includes |
provisions for contractors
provisions for workplace bullying provisions for young workers provisions for workplace inspections provisions for first aid in workplaces provisions for remote workers worker participation provisions |
| gptkbp:influence |
penalties for non-compliance
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| gptkbp:mandates |
risk management practices
reporting of near misses safety signage in workplaces safety training for all employees safety audits for high-risk industries health monitoring for certain workers record keeping for health and safety matters |
| gptkbp:promotes |
health and safety culture
|
| gptkbp:provides |
guidance on risk assessment
guidelines for hazardous substances framework for health and safety committees framework for health and safety legislation review framework for health and safety representatives guidance on workplace ergonomics resources for health and safety compliance |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Health_and_Safety_in_Employment_Act_1992
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| gptkbp:requires |
emergency preparedness plans
training for health and safety representatives consultation with workers incident investigation procedures duty of care from employers safety assessments for new equipment notification of serious injuries regular health and safety reviews safety data sheets for hazardous substances safety protocols for contractors |
| gptkbp:supports |
mental health resources
community health initiatives health and safety training workplace health initiatives training for emergency response teams return to work programs research on workplace safety. |