Health & safety

Under the new Health and Safety at Work Act (2015), event organisers are required to implement zero waste systems that comply with health and safety standards and practices. 

Key risks for staff / volunteers and the public when managing waste include:

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or biological agents
• Accidents relating to the manual lifting of bins and bags
• Cuts or abrasions from broken glass and other sharp objects
• Slips, trips and falls
• Incidents relating to heavy machinery e.g. being hit during when a truck is picking up or moving bins)

Here’s where you can find more information:

• Health & Safety in the workplace
• Health & Safety for event volunteers

COVID-19

In response to COVID-19, restrictions may apply to the size and type of event you can hold. You can find more information at covid19.govt.nz. 

For additional resources:

• COVID-19 hygiene posters – English, Te Reo, NZ COVID tracer app
• COVID-19 official information and latest status – Ministry of Health 
• COVID-19 information for event organisers – Major Events New Zealand
• Other hygiene posters including diverse languages and social media images – Ministry of Health downloadable resources