Guidance and education resources
Approved Code of Practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships
The Approved Code of Practice for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships (the ACOP) has been developed with relevant industry and union stakeholders through workshops and using industry good practice. It outlines how persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) can comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and HSWA Regulations, and to reduce the number of serious injuries, illnesses and fatalities among workers who carry out the work of loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships in New Zealand.
The ACOP came into effect on 29 November 2024.
Other guidance
Fatigue risk management
The Port Health and Safety Leadership Group has published good practice guidelines for building a fatigue risk management system in the port environment.
Investigation insights and maritime updates
Investigation insights and maritime updates provide practical information that crew, skippers and operators can use to keep people, property and the marine environment safe.