Notice is given that the Minister of Labour has given approval to consult on her behalf to the Secretary of Labour on amendments to the following Approved Codes of Practice pursuant to section 20(3) of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992:
1. Approved Code of Practice for Training Operators and Instructors of Powered Industrial Lift Trucks (Forklifts) ("Forklift Code").
2. Approved Code of Practice for Load-Lifting Rigging ("Rigging Code").
A number of proposed changes to the guidance material have been suggested for the Forklift Code.
Accordingly, input and feedback on the Approved Code is being sought.
The Rigging Code applies to all places of work where employers and employees use rigging practices in the course of their duties.
Amendments have been proposed to correct data and reflect advances in safe rigging practice.
Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed codes.
Further information on the proposed amendments is available at the Department of Labour’s Consultation website
www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/index.asp
Written submissions can be sent to Standard Setting, Technical Services, Department of Labour, PO Box 3705, Wellington. Email: standards@dol.govt.nz
Submissions for both Approved Codes close on Friday
8 October 2010.
Dated at Wellington this 19th day of August 2010.
CHRISTOPHER BLAKE, Secretary of Labour, Department of Labour.