Peninsula HR

NZ Workplace Health and Safety

Protect your people and stay compliant with tailored HSW systems, policies, and support.

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How We Help With HSW in the workplace

We support NZ businesses with practical, compliant workplace health and safety services that reduce risk and protect your staff. From building clear HSW policies to identifying hazards, training workers, and preparing for incidents, our specialists help you create a safer workplace that meets your legal duties.

Workplace Health & Safety at Work Policies

Clear, compliant HSW policies tailored to your industry. Set expectations, outline responsibilities, and meet WorkSafe NZ requirements.

Risk Assessments & Hazard Management

Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls. We help you build practical systems that protect your team and reduce liability.

Training & Induction Support

Ensure workers understand their duties, risks, and safe operating procedures. We help you deliver training and maintain accurate records.

Incident & Emergency Management

Create incident reporting processes, emergency plans, and documentation that meet WorkSafe NZ standards and support your PCBU duties.

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Helping employers like you in NZ for over 40 years

Our passion for helping thousands of small and medium sized business owners is why they choose Peninsula to provide HR and Health & Safety support. Discover what they have to say.

Radisson RED Auckland

Peninsula is awesome! They were available 24/7 and supported our HR needs efficiently. Great service and excellent follows ups - highly recommended.

New Zealand Starch Limited

I highly recommend Peninsula for any business needing support with HR and employment relations. Their team is professional, responsive, and incredibly supportive during challenging situations. The advice team provides clear, practical guidance, giving us real confidence when navigating complex HR matters. Thank you to the Peninsula team for their continued support and commitment to helping businesses manage HR successfully.

Chilled Status

Peninsula supported us through a tough claims situation and made the process far less stressful by guiding us through the process and advocating for us. We appreciate their friendly and professional approach as it truly put us a lot more at ease!

Onyx Laundry

We used Peninsula’s Face2Face service and the team really looked after us. Their professionalism and expertise made a real difference, and the support we received was invaluable. We’ve been with Peninsula for 7 years and will definitely be making more use of this service in the future.

Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club

I’ve had a great experience working with Peninsula’s H&S team. They were knowledgeable, approachable, and responsive throughout the entire process. Their guidance made navigating employment relations far more manageable, and I appreciated how they took the time to understand our specific HSW needs. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Peninsula to other businesses seeking H&S advice and support.

Peckham Spring

Peninsula’s BrightSafe software has made managing our Health & Safety simple and effective. The platform is easy to use and provides all the tools and resources we need to ensure our business is putting H&S first and staying compliant. Peninsula’s H&S team has been incredibly informative, and we’re looking forward to continuing to benefit from their knowledge and expertise as we move forward.

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Your legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act

As a PCBU, you must provide a safe workplace, identify and manage risks, engage with workers, and maintain compliant HSW systems. Our specialists offer advice to help you meet your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and WorkSafe NZ guidance.

What every NZ employer must have

HSW policies and procedures
Hazard and risk assessments
Worker training and induction records
Incident and near miss reporting
Emergency and evacuation plans
Worker engagement processes
Contractor management systems
Clear roles and responsibilities
Regular HSW reviews and updates

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Get Safety Help

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Avoid WorkSafe penalties and compliance breaches

WorkSafe NZ can investigate incidents, issue improvement notices, and prosecute businesses that fail to meet their HSW duties. We help you build compliant systems that reduces risk, injuries, and protects your business from costly penalties or enforcement action.

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Tailored HSW support for every industry

Whether you operate in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, or office environments, we tailor your HSW policies, risk assessments, and training to your specific hazards and regulatory requirements. Our specialists help you achieve compliance and keep your people safe.

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Protect Your Workplace

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Got a question? We've got answers

What are my workplace health and safety at work obligations in NZ?

You must provide a safe workplace, identify hazards, manage risks, train workers, and maintain compliant HSW systems under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

What is a PCBU?

A PCBU (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) is responsible for workplace health and safety at work. Most employers are PCBUs.

What is a notifiable event?

Serious injuries, illnesses, or incidents must be reported to WorkSafe NZ immediately.

What documents do I need for HSW compliance?

Policies, risk assessments, training records, incident logs, emergency plans, and worker engagement processes.

What are the penalties for non compliance?

WorkSafe can issue fines, improvement notices, prohibition notices, or prosecute PCBUs and officers for serious breaches.

Call now 0800 459 907

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