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 (8)
- 17 June 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4610.3:2019 Furniture - School and educational, Part 3: Storage furniture - Strength, durability and stability
    
    Comments are invited until 19/08/2019
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  - DR AS/NZS 4610.2:2019 Furniture - School and educational, Part 2: Chairs – Strength, durability, stability and safety
    
    Comments are invited until 19/08/2019
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  - DR AS/NZS 4610.1:2019 Furniture - School and educational, Part 1: Tables - Strength, durability and stability
    
    Comments are invited until 19/08/2019
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- 28 May 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 2063:2019 Helmets for use on bicycles and wheeled recreational devices
    
    Comments are invited until 30/07/2019
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- 09 May 2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.2201:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 1: Choice of fixed means and general requirements of access
    
    The comment period closed on 05/06/2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.2204:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 4: Fixed ladders
    
    The comment period closed on 05/06/2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.2203:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 3: Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails
    
    The comment period closed on 05/06/2019
  - DR AS/NZS 4024.2202:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 2: Working platforms and walkways
    
    The comment period closed on 05/06/2019
Standards Published (2)
- 14 June 2019
  - AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
    
    This standard is to specify safety aspects related to the mechanical and physical properties that are generally applicable to toys for children up to the age of 14 years, taking into account normal use and reasonably foreseeable abuse. Other standards in this series provide specifications for additional mechanical and physical properties that apply to specific categories of toys (e.g. domestic activity toys) and for other properties of toys (e.g. flammability and migration of certain elements). Specifications for the electrical properties of toys are provided in AS/NZS 62115. There are regulated requirements for toys in Australia and New Zealand. Users of this Standard are reminded that regulations may refer to specific versions of the Standard and may also make variations to the requirements stated in the referenced edition. Therefore, conformance with this Standard cannot be relied on to ensure compliance with all legal requirements for the sale of toys. Users of this Standard should familiarize themselves with the regulated requirements for toys. This standard will be identical with, and will be reproduced from, ISO 8124‑1:2018 Safety of toys — Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties.
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- 09 May 2019
  - AS/NZS 4774.2:2019 Work in compressed air and hyperbaric facilities Part 2: Hyperbaric Oxygen facilities
    
    This standard provides designers, manufacturers, operators and maintainers of hyperbaric Oxygen facilities with requirements and recommendations so that safe hyperbaric exposures of all persons involved in the operation of such facilities may be conducted.
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Draft for comment (8)

DR AS/NZS 4610.3:2019 Furniture - School and educational, Part 3: Storage furniture - Strength, durability and stability

DR AS/NZS 4610.2:2019 Furniture - School and educational, Part 2: Chairs – Strength, durability, stability and safety

DR AS/NZS 4610.1:2019 Furniture - School and educational, Part 1: Tables - Strength, durability and stability

DR AS/NZS 2063:2019 Helmets for use on bicycles and wheeled recreational devices

DR AS/NZS 4024.2201:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 1: Choice of fixed means and general requirements of access

DR AS/NZS 4024.2204:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 4: Fixed ladders

DR AS/NZS 4024.2203:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 3: Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails

DR AS/NZS 4024.2202:2019 Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 2: Working platforms and walkways

Standards Published (2)

AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 Safety of toys - Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties

AS/NZS 4774.2:2019 Work in compressed air and hyperbaric facilities Part 2: Hyperbaric Oxygen facilities