. Even COVID-19 tests aren't compulsory for people staying in MIQ. — Chris Anderson
2016 Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations — Steve H
But NZ's ERA legislation also means that existing workers (especially long-serving employees who have many years if service) cannot have a new contractual requirement imposed on them without an appropriate consultation process.....what to do, eh?!?? — Sheri Greenwell
We recommend including biological exposure monitoring or health monitoring
participation into employment agreements or contracts (with all the relevant
information) so workers will know up-front about these requirements, and give
their informed consent before they take the job.However, workers can still
withdraw their informed consent at any time — WorkSafe
We need to be doing environment testing first and foremost to make sure our employees aren't being exposed to anything dangerous. If we find they are we should work hard to improve our risk management. That is, putting in proper controls. — Andrew
I was able to bring up a hearing check from 25 years ago which showed he had hearing loss at the time and it was likely due to him being in a foreign army and using heavy artillery. — Andrew
If you are interested in workplace health & safety in New Zealand, then this is the discussion forum for you.