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Wednesday 10 June 2009. Overview of Dept of Labour Heights and Standards Review. Presented by Demi Naylor Senior Advisor, Standard Setting Workplace Services Workplace Group. Outline. The ‘3m rule’ and other myths Height Standards Review Questions/Discussion.
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Wednesday 10 June 2009 Overview of Dept of Labour Heights and Standards Review Presented by Demi Naylor Senior Advisor, Standard Setting Workplace Services Workplace Group
Outline • The ‘3m rule’ and other myths • Height Standards Review • Questions/Discussion
The ‘3m rule’ and other myths • Regulation 21 – the 3m rule • Principles of the HSE Act still apply for the risk of falls from height under 3m • Accidents and Prosecutions • Unit Standard 15757 • This Unit Standard is one way of measuring compliance
Heights Standards Review • Documents currently under review • Consultation Process • Further Feedback • http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/
Thank you • Any questions?