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Net roller / Cod end serious injury on commercial fishing vessel
Rubber expansion joints - Maritime NZ
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Telescopic accommodation ladders - Maritime NZ
Vessel fuel systems - Maritime NZ
Net roller / Cod end serious injury on commercial fishing vessel
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HSWA overview

HSWA is New Zealand’s workplace health and safety law. It sets out principles, duties and rights in relation to health and safety.

Guidance for maritime sectors

Find HSWA education and guidance resources for the maritime sector generally and specific parts of the sector, such as commercial fishing, adventure activities and work on board ships.

Worker engagement, participation and representation Requirements

Find guidance about worker engagement, participation and representation (WEPR) in the maritime context.

HSWA overview

HSWA is New Zealand’s workplace health and safety law. It sets out principles, duties and rights in relation to health and safety.

Guidance for maritime sectors

Find HSWA education and guidance resources for the maritime sector generally and specific parts of the sector, such as commercial fishing, adventure activities and work on board ships.

Worker engagement, participation and representation Requirements

Find guidance about worker engagement, participation and representation (WEPR) in the maritime context.

Safety resources

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