Independent taskforce’s report on workplace health and safety takes a serious and balanced approach to the challenge of improving safety in NZ workplaces.
Health & Safety
Drug testing policy will help make jobseekers more work-ready
Pre-employment drug testing in industries where it is warranted will help increase the work-readiness of jobseekers coming off benefits, says BusinessNZ.
Health and safety review timely
Business will be supportive of the planned review of the workplace health and safety system, says BusinessNZ.
Positive progress by ACC
A sounder financial footing for ACC along with lower levies for 2012/13 is good news for premium payers, BusinessNZ says.
More choice in ACC welcome
BusinessNZ supports the general direction of proposals outlined in the ACC discussion document released today.
Choice in ACC Work Account will allow innovation, better customer service
The direction towards more choice and contestability in ACC has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Safety and fairness in ACC experience rating
Experience rating in ACC would be a major step towards increased safety and fairness, says BusinessNZ.