Health, Safety & Laundry Standards Policy
WashClub's commitment to workplace health and safety and hygienic laundry processing in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and NZS 4146:2000.
Standard
NZS 4146:2000
Legislation
HSWA 2015
WashClub is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all workers, contractors, customers, and visitors at our premises. This policy is aligned with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).
- WashClub management takes primary responsibility for health and safety at 93 Lansford Crescent, Avondale.
- All staff receive induction training covering hazard identification, safe chemical handling, and emergency procedures before commencing work.
- Hazards are identified, assessed, and controlled using the hierarchy of controls (eliminate, substitute, engineer, administer, PPE).
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) — including gloves, aprons, and closed-toe footwear — is provided and mandatory in processing areas.
- All incidents, near-misses, and injuries are recorded in the incident register and reported to management within 24 hours.
- Notifiable events are reported to WorkSafe New Zealand as required under HSWA regulations.
- Regular safety inspections of the premises are conducted monthly, with findings documented and actioned.
- Emergency procedures, including evacuation routes and assembly points, are displayed prominently and reviewed every 6 months.
- Workers are encouraged to participate in health and safety decisions and may raise concerns at any time without fear of reprisal.
Key Practice Areas
How we apply these standards day-to-day at our Avondale premises.
Premises & Equipment
Machines are maintained, cleaned, and serviced on schedule. Work areas are kept tidy, well-lit, and ventilated.
Chemical Safety
SDS sheets for all laundry chemicals are held on-site and accessible to staff. Chemicals are stored in labelled, ventilated areas away from processed linen.
Hygiene & Separation
Strict dirty/clean separation is maintained. Hand-wash stations are available and staff wash hands between handling soiled and clean loads.
Training & Competency
All workers complete induction and refresher training covering HSWA, NZS 4146:2000, chemical safety, and manual handling.
Incident Reporting
Every incident and near-miss is recorded. Notifiable events are escalated to WorkSafe NZ. Records are retained for 5 years.
Auditing & Review
Internal audits are conducted quarterly. This policy and its procedures are reviewed by management.
Management Declaration
WashClub management is committed to maintaining a safe workplace and processing all laundry to the standards required by NZS 4146:2000. This policy is communicated to all workers, made available on request, and reviewed following any significant incident or change in operations.
Signed and held on file — WashClub Operations, 93 Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland.
Parent Company
WashClub is a trading name of Ace Laundry Limited, the parent company responsible for all laundry operations, compliance, and policy governance at 93 Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland. All health and safety and NZS 4146:2000 policies are maintained and enforced under Ace Laundry Limited's operational framework.