Consumer and occupational safety news

New joint standard provides guidance on high-intensity outdoor light sources

07 March 2019

The level of knowledge and sophistication regarding outside lighting has grown significantly over recent years. New Zealand has historically used the Australian standard AS 4282 to help guide our local industry, but the recent release of a joint update to this standard has filled the gap.

It has particular value for urban planning in that the new standard gives guidance on how to measure and monitor the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting and covers sensitive ‘dark sky’ areas.

Getting the packaging right – International guide just updated

05 October 2018

Packaging has come a very long way since its humble beginnings of gourds and clay pots. These days, the world of packaging is much more complex, needing to be safe and sustainable while remaining appealing and functional. An international guide has just been revised to help organisations ensure their packaging meets growing consumer needs.

Joint Australian/New Zealand adoption of ISO 45001:2018

07 August 2018

A decision has been made to terminate the New Zealand-only adoption of ISO 45001:2018 and proceed with a joint Australian/New Zealand adoption of the standard.

March articles

New joint standard provides guidance on high-intensity outdoor light sources

07 March 2019

The level of knowledge and sophistication regarding outside lighting has grown significantly over recent years. New Zealand has historically used the Australian standard AS 4282 to help guide our local industry, but the recent release of a joint update to this standard has filled the gap.
It has particular value for urban planning in that the new standard gives guidance on how to measure and monitor the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting and covers sensitive ‘dark sky’ areas.

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November articles

Improving farm safety: international standards for agricultural machinery just updated

19 November 2018

Ensuring the safety of tractors and other agricultural equipment means ensuring the control systems that are in place work as they are meant to. The internationally trusted set of standards for such systems has just been updated, making it even fitter for the farm.

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October articles

Joint adoption of international occupational health and safety standard

17 October 2018

AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use has just been published. The new joint standard is an identical adoption of the international standard ISO 45001:2018.

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Getting the packaging right – International guide just updated

05 October 2018

Packaging has come a very long way since its humble beginnings of gourds and clay pots. These days, the world of packaging is much more complex, needing to be safe and sustainable while remaining appealing and functional. An international guide has just been revised to help organisations ensure their packaging meets growing consumer needs.

Read the full article...

August articles

Joint Australian/New Zealand adoption of ISO 45001:2018

07 August 2018

A decision has been made to terminate the New Zealand-only adoption of ISO 45001:2018 and proceed with a joint Australian/New Zealand adoption of the standard.

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June articles

New technical specification – For auditors of ISO 45001 workplace safety standard

22 June 2018

Hot on the heels of the world’s first international standard for occupational health and safety comes a new technical specification to ensure those auditing it are up to scratch. ISO/IEC TS 17021-10:2018 defines the skills and knowledge that audit and certification bodies need when they are auditing organisations that have implemented the health and safety standard ISO 45001:2018.

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Asbestos quick guides for tradies

22 June 2018

If you’re a builder, plumber, electrician, or painter, WorkSafe has launched four new guides so you can quickly understand your responsibilities and how to manage risks around working with or near asbestos.

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Effective product labelling – Updated ISO/IEC guide

22 June 2018

ISO/IEC Guide 14:2018 Products and related services – Information for consumers has been updated to reflect changes in product labelling technology and the needs of a wider audience. The guide is useful for those involved in product labelling, like product designers, manufacturers, technical writers, and marketers.

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Public comment – DZ ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems

07 June 2018

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use is to be identically adopted in New Zealand. The standard can help New Zealand businesses provide a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better, safer working conditions. The draft version of the standard, with the designation DZ ISO 45001:2018, is now available for public comment.

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May articles

Tackling counterfeit with ISO and IEC standards

21 May 2018

Counterfeit goods are nothing new, but with globalisation, the internet, and increased movement of goods the fakes business is booming. From fake versions of widely sold pharmaceutical brands to phony designer watches and handbags, counterfeit has grown into a thriving underground economy.

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The consumer and occupational safety sector

Standards for consumer safety have been developed with the aim of ensuring that products made, or imported, into New Zealand are safe and reliable. The reassurance provided by standards covers hundreds of products for work and play. These include dishwashers, garden hoses, fire protective clothing, and cycle helmets.

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Draft for comment (6)
- 02 April 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 2243.3:2019 Safety in laboratories, Part 3: Microbiological safety and containment
    
    Comments are invited until 31/05/2019
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- 18 March 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.1604:2019 Safety of machinery — Emergency stop function — Principles for design
    
    The comment period closed on 22/04/2019
- 12 March 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.1701:2019 Basic human body measurements for technological design — Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks
    
    The comment period closed on 19/04/2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.1803:2019 Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
    
    The comment period closed on 19/04/2019
- 11 March 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.1603:2019 Safety of machinery — Prevention of unexpected start-up
    
    The comment period closed on 18/04/2019
- 07 March 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.1302:2019 Safety of machinery — Reduction of risks to health resulting from hazardous substances emitted by machinery — Part 1: Principles and specifications for machinery manufacturers
    
    The comment period closed on 17/04/2019
Standards Published (2)
- 25 March 2019
  - AS/NZS 8980.1:2019 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 1: Specifications for single-vision and multifocal lenses
    
    Specifies requirements and verification methods for the optical and geometrical properties for uncut finished single-vision and multifocal spectacle lenses. Adopted with national modifications from ISO 8980-1:2017.
    Supersedes AS/NZS ISO 8980.1:2011
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  - AS/NZS 8980.2:2019 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 2: Specifications for power-variation lenses
    
    Specifies requirements and verification methods for the optical and geometrical properties for uncut finished power-variation lenses. Adopted with national modifications from ISO 8980-2:2017.
    Supersedes AS/NZS ISO 8980.2:2011
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Withdrawals and Proposals to Withdraw (2)
- 25 March 2019
  - AS/NZS ISO 8980.1:2011 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 1: Specifications for single-vision and multifocal lenses
    
    Superseded by AS/NZS 8980.1:2019
    View replacement product
  - AS/NZS ISO 8980.2:2011 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 2: Specifications for progressive power lenses
    
    Superseded by AS/NZS 8980.2:2019
    View replacement product

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Draft for comment (6)

DR AS/NZS 2243.3:2019 Safety in laboratories, Part 3: Microbiological safety and containment

DR AS/NZS 4024.1604:2019 Safety of machinery — Emergency stop function — Principles for design

DR AS/NZS 4024.1701:2019 Basic human body measurements for technological design — Part 1: Body measurement definitions and landmarks

DR AS/NZS 4024.1803:2019 Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body

DR AS/NZS 4024.1603:2019 Safety of machinery — Prevention of unexpected start-up

DR AS/NZS 4024.1302:2019 Safety of machinery — Reduction of risks to health resulting from hazardous substances emitted by machinery — Part 1: Principles and specifications for machinery manufacturers

Standards Published (2)

AS/NZS 8980.1:2019 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 1: Specifications for single-vision and multifocal lenses

AS/NZS 8980.2:2019 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 2: Specifications for power-variation lenses

Withdrawals and Proposals to Withdraw (2)

AS/NZS ISO 8980.1:2011 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 1: Specifications for single-vision and multifocal lenses

AS/NZS ISO 8980.2:2011 Ophthalmic optics - Uncut finished spectacle lenses - Part 2: Specifications for progressive power lenses