The NZCTU recognises that healthy and safe work is a fundamental right for all workers, and a critical aspect of good work. Research shows that unionised workplaces are safer workplaces.
Workers are the ones who feel the impact of poor workplace health and safety. In Aotearoa New Zealand, too many workers are hurt on the job due to unsafe working conditions and an inability to speak up on health and safety issues.
Our work focuses on guaranteeing better protections for workers and strengthening their rights at work. We also support our affiliates to keep workers safe on the job and ensure that workers have a real say on matters that impact their health and safety.
Find out more below.
Latest Health & Safety News
- Managing Risks to Health and Safety Information for WorkersAny risk to health and safety identified must be dealt with. Things used, and actions taken to address risks to health and safety are called control measures. Not all control… Read More »Managing Risks to Health and Safety Information for Workers
- Working safely in cold temperatures
Guidance for workers and union officials Being exposed to cold temperatures for a long time at work can harm your health and safety. Your employer must manage the risks from… Read More »Working safely in cold temperatures - Submission on the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
The NZCTU strongly opposes the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill. The proposed changes are regressive and actively weaken the systems in place to keep workers safe and healthy.… Read More »Submission on the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill - Submission Guide | Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden’s Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill has passed its first reading. This Bill is the most significant reform to New Zealand’s… Read More »Submission Guide | Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill - Health and Safety changes will harm workers
The new Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is a dangerous move away from the longstanding commitment to ensure all workers should come home healthy and safe, says New… Read More »Health and Safety changes will harm workers - Digital Violence in the Workplace
This year for their 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, UN Women are highlighting the impacts of digital violence against women and girls. 1 in 3 women experience gender-based… Read More »Digital Violence in the Workplace
Resources
Guidance regarding workplace drug and alcohol policies.
As workers, we all have a legal right to stop any work that we believe will get us or anyone else hurt.
Worksafe Reps are the only worker-based health and safety training providers in
New Zealand.
Have you suffered a workplace injury or an injury that affects your ability to work? Do you need help to access your ACC entitlements?
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