Businesses are being warned of tougher rules covering staff safety when they're travelling on business. The looming changes to workplace rules in the Health and Safety Reform Bill were spurred by the Pike River Mine disaster and Flight Centre says there are key points for businesses:
• Work activities are not limited to the physical workplace and includes travel for work up to the first overseas destination.
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• Businesses must develop and maintain a travel policy that includes health, safety and security in travel arrangements.
• They must ensure safety when travel is bought.