Overview of Dept of Labour Heights and Standards Review

Presented by Demi Naylor Senior Advisor, Standard SettingWorkplace ServicesWorkplace Group

Wednesday 10 June 2009

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?