Explains the meaning of preventive maintenance and what it basically involves. Source: Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia User Comments: A large explanation for a seemingly simple concept

A large range of detailed articles about preventive maintenance detecting and/or preventing equipment failure many are for specific equipment. Source: Maintenance World User Comments: Difficult to find what you are looking for

A range of articles related to operations and management. Source: Maintenance World User Comments:

This guide contains comprehensive information on the health hazards of lead and the statutory responsibilities of people working with it as well as dealing with safe working practices Source: Department of Labour User Comments:

This covers the health problems asbestos creates and guidelines on how to idetify it safely remove it dispose of it etc. Source: Department of Labour User Comments:

A package of publications about managing substances hazardous to health. Includes a code of practice guides pamphlets and a poster. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: Great to have all the info in one spot - bookmark this page!

A code of practice for the design and construction of static storage facilities including static tanks pipelines and pumping systems for storage and transferral of hazardous goods in bulk. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: Very large document, use the contents to get to where you need to!

Do you employ people who work with or near chemicals or other hazardous substances? This pamphlet briefly sets out your responsibilities for managing hazardous substances under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and summarises the approach set out in the Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Substances Hazardous to Health in the Place of Work. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: A quick guide to refer to for the basics instead of having to sift through the large documents

This fact-sheet gives practical tips for vehicle repairers on environmentally responsible ways of using and storing chemicals managing solvents oils radiator coolant and paint and preventing soil and groundwater contamination. Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: Simple tips about storing chemicals

Identifies the classes of hazardous properties and briefly explains how the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO Act) provides controls for all the hazardous properties of a substance. Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments:

This website holds information about the authority new organisms hazardous substances how to apply for a consultation or make a submission as well as the latest news and publications. Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority NZ User Comments: Good information about determining whether a substance is hazardous or not

This website provides a variety of safety data sheets that you can search for request or even submit and list your own. Source: MSDS.CO.NZ - Safety Data Sheets NZ User Comments: Register for free

Outlines why you may need safety data sheets what information is required within one and who is responsible for it. Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority NZ User Comments: Clear information about safety data sheets in terms of NZ

Comprehensive compliance guides relating to various substances (eg. Chlorine spirits and fortified wines) and industries (eg. Dairy farmers fruit growers). Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority NZ User Comments: Really great to find specifc information outlining all you need to know and what you must do to comply depending on the chemicals used in your business

Explains what a test certificate test certifier dangerous goods license (no longer relevant) and controlled substance license are and where to get them. Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority NZ User Comments: Easy-to-understand definitions with links for more info

Links to downloadable Approved Codes of Practice for the use of a variety of different equipment or substances. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: Easy to find the specific code of practice you're looking for

Comprehensive compliance guides relating to various substances (eg. Chlorine spirits and fortified wines) and industries (eg. Dairy farmers fruit growers). Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority NZ User Comments: Really great to find specifc information outlining all you need to know and what you must do to comply depending on the chemicals used in your business

Template with general emergency procedures and checklists as well as information for the manager to fill out and make available Also more specific emergency procedures for spills natural disasters first aid etc. Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority NZ User Comments: Wow! All possible scenarios are taken care of here such a great guide to have in various places around the workplace

Overview of Emergency Management and what it involves along with information on labelling and emergency response plans Source: Environmental Risk Management Authority NZ User Comments:

Describes key messages that all businesses should understand prior to initiating or reviewing continuity planning arrangements. Information about looking after staff civil defence cabinets and managing risk with links to guides and guidelines Source: Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management User Comments: Good downloadable guidelines

This code of practice describes a management system for the control of hazards in order to prevent major industrial accidents. The system is based on self-regulation and self-audit. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: Good guide to follow as we know it has been completely approved.

Specific information for firms about fire safety relating to building design fire alarm connections human behaviour unwanted alarms and more! Source: New Zealand Fire Service User Comments:

This guide will assist you to develop an evacuation scheme that is appropriate for your building and correctly fill out the evacuation scheme application form. Source: New Zealand Fire Service User Comments: Great question-by-question break down of the application form and how to fill it out.

Information for vehicle repairers on how to prevent spills and their impact on the environment. Source: Ministry for the Environment User Comments: Logically structured and easy-to-follow

Developed to show employers the actual cost of an injury with case studies and a way to create your own scenario and calculate it's cost. Source: The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) User Comments: Very enlightening I'd never thought of how much all the costs associated with an injury add up!

Links to industry-specific fact sheets outling the impact of injuries how they can be reduced and links to further information. Source: The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) User Comments: Awesome to find information specific to my industry!

Provides basic guidelines for accident investigation including how to conduct an investigation and form an accident/incident report. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: Clear information in easy-to-understand language

An accident investigation form you can make copies of and use directly or use as a template to help you create one specific to your company. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: What a simple and very useful form! Saves me the time of making my own!

Identifies the importance of reporting accidents and incidents outlines risk management strategies for both accidents and incidents and guidelines on how to handle claims. Source: Insurance Bureau of Canada` User Comments: Really good information to refer back to when an accident occurs

Protector Safety specialises in a variety of workplace safety products. Source: Protector Safety User Comments: So many safety products I never knew existed!

Includes information on all of NZ Safety's products and services as well as a variety of very useful resources in the InfoLibrary. Source: NZ Safety User Comments: One place to go to for ALL your safety needs! Products services and advice!

Spill Response NZ provides effective products to use for spill clean up and stormwater filtration. Their website describes their products and provides contact details. Source: Spill Response NZ Limited User Comments: The stormwater filtration system sounds amazing!

Decribes what sort of information is found on Material Safety Data Sheets and how they can be used to prevent pollution and protect worker health. Source: Pollution Prevention Institute - Kansas State University User Comments:

This approved code of practice defines key terms describes an approach for employers to meet their duty to manage substances hazardous to health outlines the responsibilities of others for the management of substances hazardous to health and provides information to support the code. Source: Department of Labour User Comments: Extremely detailed will take you a long time to get through but you will most definitely be compliant if you follow this code

Provides guidance on how to conduct an environmental assessment of sites and organizations through a systematic process of identifying environmental aspects and environmental issues and determining any business consequences. Source: Standards New Zealand User Comments:

DOC website: A detailed look at Animal Pests - an A-Z guide with pictures. Source: DOC User Comments: Quick easy to use/follow

Publications including biocontrol Source: Environment Southland User Comments: