A comprehensive health and safety policy drafted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016.

The policy covers the primary duty of care obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, roles and responsibilities for business owners, managers, and workers, hazard identification, risk assessment using the full hierarchy of control, incident reporting and notifiable event procedures (including the WorkSafe New Zealand notification requirement), emergency procedures, training and induction, personal protective equipment, and worker participation and consultation.

Important: This is a general-purpose legal template, not legal advice. It does not create a lawyer-client relationship. You should satisfy yourself that it is appropriate for your situation before using this document. For complex matters or significant commercial transactions, seek advice from a qualified NZ lawyer. Licensed for single-business use only.