The obligation
PCBUs must ensure an emergency plan is prepared for the workplace, covering emergency procedures, testing and worker training, and keep it effective.
A PCBU must ensure that an emergency plan is prepared for the workplace. The plan must provide emergency procedures, including an effective response, evacuation, notifying emergency services at the earliest opportunity, medical treatment and assistance, and communication between the emergency coordinator and others at the workplace. It must also provide for testing the procedures, including how often, and for information, training and instruction of relevant workers.
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- PCBUs must ensure an emergency plan is prepared for the workplace, covering emergency procedures, testing and worker training, and keep it effective.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Preparing and maintaining an emergency plan is a WHS requirement set out in Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 (NZ). It is made under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 1 > Emergency plans § 14.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Preparing and maintaining an emergency plan is a WHS obligation under Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 (NZ). In short, PCBUs must ensure an emergency plan is prepared for the workplace, covering emergency procedures, testing and worker training, and keep it effective.
What changed recently?
Preparing and maintaining an emergency plan was last updated on 9 October 2026.
