What is a Compliance Certificate?
A Compliance Certificate is a document attesting a PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking) has met certain regulations of the Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017, the main governing regulations for hazardous substances in the workplace. only a WorkSafe NZ approved compliance certifier may issue a compliance certificate, within their scope of approval.
Do I need a Compliance Certificate?
You will need a compliance certificate if you are storing over a certain amount of a hazardous substance at a workplace. For the particular thresholds, see here
If you are importing a cylinder intended to contain gas under pressure, you will need an imported cylinder certificate. see our guide in the documents page on the cylinder importation process.
What is a Compliance Certifier?
A compliance certifier fills the function of an independent third party to check and verify a company or individual has met the relevant requirements of the Hazardous Substances Regulations. Compliance Certifiers are authorised by the Government to issue certificates in certain areas relating to hazardous substances.