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Asbestos - the invisible threat to your property
Asbestos-related illness is the number one cause of death in New Zealand workplaces. For that reason alone, the government will require, from April 2018, for all properties undergoing major renovation to be checked for asbestos. This will have significant impact on property investors who are likely to become PCBUs during renovation projects. Related article: Health & safety... read more10-Jul-2017
Landlord Q&A - Health and safety policy requirements for landlords
We are landlords of both commercial and residential properties and have been advised that we are required to have a Health And Safety Policy And Plan. Is that correct? If so, what should the policy/plan cover? Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (“Act”) commercial landlords and (at times) residential landlords are Persons Conducting a Business or Undertak... read more06-Apr-2016
Health & safety post April 2016 - FAQ for landlords
The Health and Safety at Work Act came into effect on the 4th of April 2016 leaving the landlord/property management community with a lot of anxious questions. APIA Vice President Peter Lewis attended last night's HSWA training workshop presented by Worksafe New Zealand and shares the following information: Related article: Get ready. HSWA goes live soon. Q: Does the HSWA apply t... read more29-Mar-2016
Get ready. HSWA goes live soon.
From Monday next week, the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) comes into effect putting landlords under a positive obligation to ensure the health and safety of any workers (and subcontractors) you engage for the purpose of your rental business. With the HSWA being at its infancy, the landscape for health and safety in New Zealand will undoubtedly continue to evolve in the com... read moreRecent Posts
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