This paper outlines, in a joint statement, the position of the Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour (OSH) and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) with respect to industry health and safety groups. Published in July 2003 and revised in April 2004 and again in August 2005.

Table of Contents

1. Purpose
2. Industry health and safety groups
3. OSH and ACC perspectives
4. OSH and ACC priorities for industry engagement
5. OSH and ACC membership of industry health and safety groups
6. The nature of OSH and ACC involvement
7. The development of standards and guidance material
8. Workplace Health and Safety Strategy