At Alert Level 3, some businesses can resume operations from workplaces if the work can’t be done from home, but can be carried out in line with public health guidance and doesn’t involve contact with the public (except supermarkets, dairies and petrol stations).

We know businesses have questions about how to continue to meet Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) requirements under Alert Level 3. We’ve developed information about a range of topics for you. We will continue to add and update content as needed.

Whether a business can resume work under Alert Level 3 is determined by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. You can find high-level details on what workplace activities are permitted at different Alert Levels on the business.govt.nz website.

Under Alert Level 3 all businesses that are permitted to resume operations need to have a COVID-19 safety plan that sets out how they’ll operate safely.

For businesses operating as an essential service under Alert Level 4, a start up plan is not required. However, the controls they have in place need to continue and be documented once we transition to Alert Level 3.

You need to carefully consider which of your staff need to be in the workplace and ensure those who are not critical to your on-site operations continue to work from home. 

Visit our website for guidance on what you'll need to think about. 

We understand that with these uncertain times come a lot of questions. We've tried to answer some of these on our website. Keep heading to our COVID-19 landing page for more information.