To: New Zealand Police
Subject: Official Information Act Request – HSWA/HSNO Compliance for Roadside Drug Testing Pads
Dear New Zealand Police,

I am making this request under the **Official Information Act 1982**.

This request concerns the **oral fluid testing pads** used in the new roadside drug testing regime under the Land Transport Act 1998.

Under the **Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA)** and the **Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO)**, Police (as a PCBU) and any contracted suppliers are legally required to identify hazards, assess risks, and eliminate or minimise them before introducing new equipment or procedures.

Accordingly, I request full disclosure of:

1. Copies of any **risk assessments, hazard registers, or safety audits** conducted on the oral fluid testing pads prior to their deployment.
2. Any **WorkSafe NZ approvals, reviews, or correspondence** relating to the health and safety of these pads.
3. Copies of **manufacturer safety data sheets (SDS)** and any HSNO compliance documentation for the pad’s chemical or biological components.
4. Any **internal Police or Ministry of Transport documentation** assessing health risks to members of the public or officers during use of the pads.
5. Details of how Police have ensured compliance with HSWA duties to inform and protect the public from exposure to hazardous substances during roadside testing.

This request is made to establish whether Police and associated agencies complied with their statutory obligations under HSWA and HSNO before commencing roadside drug testing.

If any part of this request is refused, please specify the statutory grounds under the Official Information Act 1982 and provide reasons.

Yours faithfully,

Nigel Gray