Notice that the Secretary of Labour (a position now warranted to the Chief Executive, WorkSafe New Zealand) has asked the Minister of Labour to revoke an approved code of practice pursuant to section 20(1)(b) of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
The approved code of practice to be revoked is the Approved Code of Practice for Power Operated Elevating Work Platforms (May 1995)*.
This approved code of practice will be superseded by the Best Practice Guidelines for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.
WorkSafe New Zealand will consult with industry and the public regarding matters surrounding the revocation of the approved code of practice.
Details of the proposal to revoke the approved code are listed at
www.business.govt.nz/worksafe/about/who-we-work-with/consultation/open-for-consultation
The consultation period for the proposal to revoke the approved code of practice closes on Friday 5 September 2014.
Dated at Wellington this 4th day of August 2014.
BRETT MURRAY, General Manager High Hazards and Specialist Services, for the Chief Executive, WorkSafe
New Zealand.
*New Zealand Gazette, 18 May 1995, No. 47, page 1213