NOHSAC - National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee  - Komiti Tohutohu Mahi A-Motu Hauora me te Haumaru
  

National Profile of Occupational Safety and Health in new zealand

The closing date for this RFP was 4.00 p.m. on Friday 22 July 2005

The RFP sought to provide a comprehensive National Profile on Occupational Safety and Health in New Zealand. The selection of items and indicators for the profile should be referenced and compatible with the requirements of the proposed International Labour Organisation (ILO) Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health.

The National Profile will be supported by a Technical Report that specifically addresses the following areas regarding Occupational Safety and Health in New Zealand :

  • General Information

  • National Occupational Safety and Health Systems

  • National Occupational Safety and Health Programme's

  • Barriers to Occupational Safety and Health

In addition, the Technical Report on Occupational Safety and Health in New Zealand will include information on the following elements, where appropriate:

  • coordination and collaboration mechanisms at national and enterprise levels, including national programme review mechanisms;
  • technical standards, codes of practice and guidelines;
  • educational and awareness-raising structures;
  • specialized technical, medical and scientific institutions with linkages to various aspects of occupational safety and health, including research institutes and laboratories concerning occupational safety and health;
  • human resources active in the area of occupational safety and health, such as inspectors, officers, occupational physicians and hygienists
  • occupational accidents and disease statistics;
  • policies and programme's of organizations of employers and workers;
  • regular or ongoing activities related to occupational safety and health, including international collaboration;
  • related data addressing, for example, demography, literacy, economy and employment, as available, as well as any other relevant information.

National Profile of Occuaptional Health and Safety in New Zealand.pdf