Submission on the Health and Safety Reform Bill

The IoD supported the Bill and is committed to safer workplaces in New Zealand.

We welcome the aim to reform the culture and responsibilities in the workplace from the ‘top down’ and support directors being appropriately held responsible for health and safety outcomes.

In our view proportionality is an important principle, for example regulatory focus should concentrate on areas with significant health and safety problems.

We also discuss aspects of the Bill, such as voluntary directors, that need clarification.