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Lifting of Loads
2nd Dec 2009
The Department of Labour under the Health & Safety in Employment Regulations 1995 require an employer to notify the Department of certain work that is more than usually dangerous before it is started.
Lifts of half a tonne (500kg) or more a vertical distance of 5m or more carried out by mechanical means other than a mobile crane, excavation or forklift, is defined as a notifyable work as defined by the Regulations. A discussion with the Department of Labour has confirmed this requirement and applies to our Industry even though it is referred to as Construction Works.
To meet the requirements a Notification of Particular Hazardous Work is to be completed and provided at least 24 hours before the time at which the employer intends to commence work. A copy of the Notification is attached. More information and electronic copies of the Notification form can be obtained from the Department of Labourâs website www.osh.govt.nz/services/hazardous-work.shtml. Refer also to A Guide for Safe Working Practices in the New Zealand Theatre & Entertainment Industry â" Rigging and Flying Operations.
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