National profile of occupational health and
safety in new zealand
The main objective of the review
is to provide a comprehensive National Profile on Occupational Safety
and Health in New Zealand. The selection of items and indicators for the
profile will 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 :
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.
Allen & Clarke, Wellington
were contracted to produce the report. The report was released on the
26th July 2007 |
