New construction ACOP to bring health and safety clarity

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched a new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that outlines practical steps businesses and workers can take to meet their health and safety responsibilities on residential construction sites. “This ACOP will provide practical, sector-specific information to help clients, principal contractors, contractors, subcontractors and workers prepare for upcoming changes to health and safety law, and support better outcomes across New Zealand's residential construction sector,” says Ms van Velden. The new ACOP, Identifying health and safety roles and responsibilities on a residential construction site will come into effect on 1 April 2027, aligning with HSWA legislative amendments that come into effect from that date. It was developed with input from the sector, designed to reflect the realities of construction on the ground. New Zealand Certified Builders Association are welcoming the launch of the ACOP. “This is a pragmatic outcome that supports safer workplaces while recognising the realities of running a small building business. We believe the ACOP strikes an appropriate balance between improving health and safety performa

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