Notice is given that the Minister of Labour has given approval to revoke the Approved Code of Practice for Demolition, pursuant to section 20(1)(b) of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
The Department of Labour has consulted with members of the construction and demolition industries and the public regarding the revocation of this approved code.
The revocation will come into effect on Thursday 1 March 2012.
The approved code has been replaced by the document
Best Practice Guidelines for Demolition in New Zealand, published by the New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association in November 2011.
This guideline can be viewed at
www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/demolition.shtml
and can also be purchased from the New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association at
www.demolition-asbestos.co.nz
Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of February 2012.
RICHARD STEEL, Technical Services Support Manager, for the Secretary of Labour, Department of Labour.