Machinery laws under review following worker injuries and death
Friday 1 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Maritime Union of New Zealand
New Zealand's machinery safety laws are being reviewed following a fatal accident and a serious injury. A 37-year-old man died after falling onto a conveyor belt, while a timber worker lost two fingers in an unguarded machine. These incidents have highlighted concerns regarding the country's safety record with industrial machinery.