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The identification and management of risks is a key concept of good health and safety management. The Health and Safety Act (HSWA) 2015 places a duty to eliminate or minimise the risks to workers so far as is reasonably practical, and effective risk management supports this process, as is effective recording of the events that do, or could potentially, cause harm to workers.

This information covers common risks for all GHSL agencies involves the use of vehicles and driving for work purposes.

As Public Service agencies do not have independent boards, establishing a governance framework for health and safety provides chief executives and other officers with a mechanism to meet their accountabilities and duties.

Haumaru Tāngata is a Māori-centered approach that responds to the overrepresentation of Māori within workplace injury and mortality statistic. It focuses on Māori workers, Māori businesses and health and safety representatives to design a bespoke framework to reduce workplace injury and fatalities.

Mentally healthy work or psychological health and safety is a key focus for the Government Health and Safety Lead. Aligning with the GHSL four year plan, mental health was identified as a key risk area across the sector.

With the scale of public sector procurement, agencies have a unique opportunity to lead improvements in health and safety across New Zealand. To do this effectively, they must understand and meet their obligations around overlapping duties.

The GHSL has developed a number of resources on key areas relating to physical security for workers and workplaces, including lockdowns, family violence, service design, and physical security fit-out. For more information not covered in these guides, please refer to your agencies policies and the Protective Security Requirements website.

Having a physically well workforce is good for both workers and for business as it enhances productivity, performance, and engagement. This space is designed to provide tools and resources that can guide agencies and departments on approaches they could take to promote good physical wellness and reduce the risk of preventable lifestyle-related conditions.