New Zealand coalition urges government to enhance Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, investing in WorkSafe to reduce annual $4.9B cost of workplace illness and injury.

On Labour Day, a coalition of New Zealand's business, union, and safety organizations urged the government to enhance the existing Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 instead of overhauling it. They advocate for increased investment in WorkSafe to reduce the annual $4.9 billion cost of workplace illness and injury, which claims over 70 lives and nearly 900 disease-related deaths each year. The coalition believes targeted improvements could save lives and prevent significant economic losses.

October 27, 2024
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