In addition to penalties imposed for breaches of statutory duties in the event of workplace accidents involving physical harms, New Zealand's Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 also provides for penalties where accidents have not occurred. Ordinary negligence rules are ex post in that both ...
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TheTiaki Promise(opens in new window)is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now, and for future generations. By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home. ...
The New Zealand Government has initiated its most significant reform of New Zealand’s workplace health and safety system in 20 years. The reform was announced on 7 Aug 2013 by Labour Minister Simon Bridges. “The working safer package represents a major step change in New Zealand’...
During that time, she guided her department through a threat by the Ohio Legislature to close smaller health departments, the COVID pandemic, and the achievement of mandated national accreditation. Commissioner Ionno has led a staff that I call, “The Hardest Working Health Department in Ohio.”...
Reform of HSNO Act HSNO Act is being amended by a bill called "Health and Safety Reform Bill" in New Zealand. The Bill proposes replacing many of the regulation-making powers in the HSNO Act with powers to make legally binding notices issued by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA ...
the regulations set by Medsafe New Zealand. Medsafe ensures that these products meet safety and efficacy standards before they are allowed into the market. Compliance with these regulations is critical for the protection of public health and the integrity of the hea...
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As always, HR teams at health organizations hire and onboard people, help ensure workplace safety, and play an important role in maintaining legal and regulatory compliance. But ever since the COVID-19 breakout exacerbated an already-acute industrywide labor shortage, those teams have invested mor...
We have a team of qualified auditors who can audit against standards in the healthcare industry and are fully committed to building quality in health care services throughout New Zealand. Our auditors have years of practical experience in relevant health and disability settings. Our aim is to adv...