These Guidelines have been produced by the 'On-Hire Safer Industry Forum', which consists of representatives from the On-Hire Industry, the New Zealand Branch of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA), ACC, the Council of Trade Unions and the Department of Labour's Workplace Health and Safety section.

They apply to the situation where an On-Hire Agency pays or rewards a person (a 'Temp') to work in a specific assignment in the workplace of its Client.

The aim is to promote and encourage best practice health and safety with all stakeholders in the On-Hire Industry and to assist all parties involved to understand their legal responsibilities and to work together to maximise the safety of the person doing the work.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and the On-Hire Industry
The Standard Required
The Agency Responsibilities

General Responsibility
Employee Participation
Hazard Identification and Control
Protective Clothing and Equipment
Training,Supervision and Information
Accident Reporting and Investigation

The Client Responsibilities
The Temp Responsibilities
Definitions