Load-Lifting Rigging
Pursuant to section 20 (3) of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, whereas subsections (3) (a) and (3) (b) of section 20 of that Act have been fulfilled and complied with, the Minister of Labour hereby gives notice that she approves a statement of preferred work practices
or arrangements for health and safety in the use of rigging gear under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, entitled
"Code of Practice for Load-lifting Rigging".
The Minister of Labour also approves the revocation of the Approved Code of Practice for Rigging, published by the Occupational Safety and Health Service, Department of Labour, Wellington, New Zealand in 1974 and all subsequent editions including 1990.
These preferred work practices or arrangements are designed to describe the general health and safety provisions for the management of load-lifting rigging and for the protection of employees and others.
Dated at Wellington this 10th day of December 2001.
MARGARET WILSON, Minister of Labour.