Glossary of Terms

Accident Compensation Corporation.

Developed by WorkSafe NZ and approved by government minister; sets out how to do certain things safely.
Accepted in court as means of compliance in specific situations.

When a hazard gets out of control exposing people to harm.

A concept set out in the Employment Relations Act that describes positive ways of working and communicating between two groups e.g. workers and management.

Developed by WorkSafe NZ and/or Industry Body; sets out how to do certain things safely.
Accepted in court as means of compliance in specific situations.

Death, injury and illness, including both physical and psychological harm.

A situation or thing that has the potential to harm a person.

An unwanted event that caused or could have caused, harm, damage or loss of some kind.

People with significant influence over the management of the business or undertaking, such as Directors, Chief Executives and Partners.

Person (legal entity) Conducting a Business or Undertaking.