EMA and ACC partner to develop a health and safety plan for NZ's manufacturing sector, targeting high injury rates and costs.

EMA and ACC partner to develop an industry-led health and safety plan for New Zealand's manufacturing sector, addressing high injury rates and workplace fatalities. With manufacturing representing 10% of NZ's workforce, the initiative aims to reduce injury costs estimated at $4.4bn annually. Māori and Pasifika workforce, over-represented in injury prevalence and fatalities, are a key focus.