The deadline for submissions on the Approved Code of Practice for Trees Code Part 5 – Timber Stacking, Packeting and Transportation closed on Friday, 9th April 2010. Review report under development.

The Department of Labour is seeking input for a revision of the Trees Code Part 5 – Timber Stacking, Packeting and Transportation Approved Code of Practice. The likely outcome of this review will be to revoke this Code and to incorporate the necessary sections either in to the Forestry Operations ACOP  (which is also being reviewed) or alternatively a Best Practice Guideline. Accordingly we are seeking input and feedback on the current code.

The reasons for the revision of the Approved Code 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 to the forestry industry with other key stakeholders including the transport sector. Interested parties are invited to comment on the current Approved Code.

Public consultation

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

Trees Code Part 5 - Timber Stacking, Packeting and Transportation ACOP draft document (existing ACOP)
Trees Code Part 5 - Timber Stacking, Packeting and Transportation ACOP ACOP Response Form [rtf 4pages, 204kB]

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.