You’ve got enough on your plate running your own business. Why should you bother worrying about health and safety? The Health and Safety in Employment Act says that you have to look after the safety and welfare of people in your workplace. It is good for business - a focus on health and safety can avoid the human and business costs of workplace injuries. It can also improve productivity.
Health and safety resources for small business
This is a series of booklets to show small businesses and those who are self-employed the basic steps to manage health and safety and common hazards.
- ACC2486 How to manage health and safety in a small business (PDF259K)
- ACC2787 How to identify hazards in your workplace (PDF319K)
- ACC2489 How to use machinery and equipment safely (PDF346K)
- ACC2488 How to work safely in risky situations (PDF238K)
- ACC2490 How to work safely with hazardous substances (PDF218K)
- ACC2491 How to deal with noise at work (PDF215K)
How to get a levy discount
ACC can reward you for safe workplace practices by discounting your levies. You can find information on this at our How to pay less section.
ACC WorkSAFE Cycle
The ACC WorkSafe Cycle will help you implement effective systems of health and safety in your workplace.
Last updated: 20April2009