{"id":225904,"date":"2024-02-16T12:25:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T23:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=225904"},"modified":"2024-02-26T14:38:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T01:38:59","slug":"health-safety-work-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/employment\/health-safety-work-act\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can My Franchise Comply With the Health and Safety at Work Act?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Employees are the key asset of your business. As a franchisee, you must guide and direct your workers while ensuring their safety. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worksafe.govt.nz\/laws-and-regulations\/acts\/hswa\/\"><em>Health and Safety at Work Act<\/em> (HSWA)<\/a> protects workers and others at your workplace from potential hazards. Adhering to the HSWA is relatively straightforward, but it is essential to make sure you follow specific measures. This article will guide you on how to comply with the HSWA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the HSWA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HSWA ensures that workers and anyone else at your workplace receive the highest level of protection against harm that may occur at work. It strives to eliminate <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/employment\/health-and-safety-mistakes\/\">all workplace risks<\/a> and encourages unions to suggest improvements in work safety practices. Moreover, it motivates businesses to provide their employees with advice and training on work health and safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HSWA is flexible and suits all businesses, including franchises. Additionally, it covers the relationship between franchisors and franchisees, as well as several factors, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>obligations on people who create risk;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>worker participation and sharing of safety information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what requirements should be met for what duties;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hazardous substances; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enforcement regime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duty Holders&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the HSWA, there are four types of people who have work health and safety duties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a person conducting a business or undertaking (known as PCBU);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>officers; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>other people at the workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A PCBU can be an individual or an organisation. Therefore, as a franchisee, you would be considered to be a PCBU. As a PCBU, you must guarantee, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of your workers and others. 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This will protect you, your employees, and others who visit your workplace. It is important to note that this includes both a safe physical and psychological environment. For example, your franchise should have a good ventilation and security system while ensuring an employee is not overworked or suffering from fatigue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, if your franchise is based in a plant or manufacturing, you must ensure that the site is safe. You should mark any hazards and dangerous equipment, and only trained employees should use such equipment. Moreover, be sure to maintain equipment and have a valid warrant of fitness regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, before employees start work, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/employment\/training-temporary-staff\/\">provide training<\/a>. An induction will help employees identify risks and how to stay safe while working. Additionally, you can provide ongoing training for employees who use dangerous equipment. Remember to compile safety instructions and information in an accessible place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you should encourage your employees to look for potential risks. They should inform you of any work incidents or close calls. This will help you take action to ensure your franchise is a safe place to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/24120445\/nz-safety-essentials-image.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">NZ Safety Essentials for SMEs <\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Download our free guide to understand your legal obligations for health and safety in the workplace.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/guide-nz-safety-essentials-smes.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Responsibilities&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring health and safety at your franchise is a two-way street. You cannot successfully comply with the HSWA unless your workers fulfil their duties. Hence, your employees must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>take care of their health and safety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensure they do not adversely affect the health and safety of others;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cooperate with workplace health and safety policies; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>comply with reasonable instructions by you or your franchisor as the PCBU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your employees know their duties, you can notify them before they start work or during the recruitment process. If you notice an employee lacking in their duties, you can remind them.&nbsp; Conducting regular health and safety training sessions can also serve as an effective reminder method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under HSWA, employees must be engaged in health and safety issues that may affect them. Therefore, you should provide your employees with an opportunity to suggest improvements in your franchise. Furthermore, clarify with your workers that they can carry out health and safety tasks without negative consequences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your franchise complies with the HSWA, you should strive to maintain and provide a safe physical and psychological working environment. Additionally, your work procedures, plants, and equipment should be safe. Your employees should also receive health and safety training sessions regularly. Furthermore, they should be encouraged to suggest improvements in the health and safety procedures of your workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help complying with the HSWA, you can contact our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/franchise-lawyers-lp\/\">franchising lawyers<\/a> to assist as part of our LegalVision membership. You will have unlimited access to lawyers who can answer your questions and draft and review your documents for a low monthly fee. 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