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WorkSafe New Zealand ACOP providing practical guidance on the safe use of isocyanates, including exposure controls, health surveillance, and worker training.
The WorkSafe New Zealand Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Isocyanates establishes preferred work practices under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ). It covers hazard identification, risk assessment, engineering controls (e.g. local exhaust ventilation), respiratory protective equipment, health surveillance, emergency procedures, and worker information and training for all workplaces handling isocyanate-based materials.
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- WorkSafe New Zealand ACOP providing practical guidance on the safe use of isocyanates, including exposure controls, health surveillance, and worker training.
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- worksafe.govt.nz
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Which WHS law does this come from?
NZ Approved Code of Practice: Safe Use of Isocyanates is a WHS requirement set out in Safe use of isocyanates (NZ). It is made under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ). The relevant provision is Safe use of isocyanates > Codes of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NZ Approved Code of Practice: Safe Use of Isocyanates is a WHS obligation under Safe use of isocyanates (NZ). In short, WorkSafe New Zealand ACOP providing practical guidance on the safe use of isocyanates, including exposure controls, health surveillance, and worker training.
What changed recently?
NZ Approved Code of Practice: Safe Use of Isocyanates was last updated on 26 August 2026.
