Govt proposes clearer divide between directors and managers on health and safety responsibilities

Govt proposes clearer divide between directors and managers on health and safety responsibilities
Brooke van Velden says directors should focus on strategic oversight. (Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
The Government says it will make it clear managers, not directors, are responsible for managing day-to-day health and safety risks at businesses. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said she was proposing the change to reduce the danger of “overcompliance” by directors when it came to health and safety.Van Velden said current health and safety rules had led to duplication between managers and directors when it came to health and safety work. “Today, I am announcing a change in the legislation to...

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