The deadline for submissions on the revocation of the Power-Operated elevated work platforms Approved Code of Practice closed on Friday, 9th April 2010. Review report under development.

The Department of Labour is seeking input for a revocation of the Power-Operated Elevated Work Platforms Approved Code of Practice. When completed, the Elevated Work Platforms Best Practice Guideline that is currently under development by an industry working party is intended to replace the ACOP published in 1995. We are seeking input and feedback on the current Code to be incorporated in to the draft best practice guideline. The Power-Operated Elevated Work Platform Approved Code of Practice would not be revoked until the new Guideline is in place.

The reasons for the replacement of the Approved Code with the Guideline are:
to include the amendments to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 that came into effect in May 2003;

• to reflect current good practice operating in a range of diverse workplaces across New Zealand;
• to ensure that guidance material provided around this issue is consistent with other New Zealand documents; and
• to ensure that New Zealand guidance documents reflect international best practice.

It is intended that the reviewed Code would apply mostly to the construction industry. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed Code. Interested parties are invited to comment on the current guidelines.

Public consultation

The Department welcomes your comments on this draft document. Please see the section below.

Power-Operated Elevated Work Platforms ACOP draft document (existing ACOP)
Power-Operated Elevated Work Platforms ACOP Form [rtf 4pages, 205kB]

The response form has fields for your name, address and position, your organisation's or business's name (if applicable) and a list of options to best describe the representation you provide for this consultation.

Feedback is requested in page order noting the page, section, subsection or paragraph with any recommendation you wish to make.

If you wish to provide feedback, please complete the Response Form and return it by email or post to:
Demi Naylor
Senior Advisor, Standard Setting
Department of Labour
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Email: demi.naylor@dol.govt.nz

Responses are due by 5pm on Friday 9th April 2010.