Codes of Practice

The following model Codes of Practice have been finalised for implementation under the Intergovernmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Occupational Health and Safety.

NOTE : The following model Codes of Practice have been finalised for implementation under the Intergovernmental Agreement for Regulatory and Operational Reform in Occupational Health and Safety.

Codes of Practice

Structures

Scaffolds - Inspection and Maintenance (Draft)

This Guide provides information on scaffold inspection and maintenance including information on certification that a scaffold is safe to use. It is part of a series of guidance material and should be read and used together with the General guide for scaffolds and scaffolding work which includes information on risk management as well as advice […] Read More

General Guide - Formwork and Falsework (Draft)

This General Guide provides information on how to manage formwork and falsework risks at a workplace. It is supported by specific guides on formwork, falsework, slip, jump and travelling forms and a formwork and falsework Information Sheet for small business. What is formwork and falsework? Formwork means the surface of the form and framing used […] Read More

Guide to Falsework (Draft)

This Guide provides information on the design, construction and dismantling of falsework. It is part of a series of guides for formwork and falsework that includes the: „„ General guide for formwork and falsework „„ Guide to formwork „„ Guide to slip, jump and travelling formwork systems, and „„ Information Sheet: Formwork and falsework. Read More

Guide to Formwork (Draft)

This Guide provides information on designing, erecting, using and dismantling formwork. It is part of a series of guides for formwork and falsework that includes the: „„ General guide for formwork and falsework „„ Guide to slip, jump and travelling formwork systems „„ Guide to falsework, and „„ Information Sheet: Formwork and falsework. Read More

Information Sheet - Formwork and Falsework (Draft)

This Information Sheet provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing risks associated with formwork and falsework activities, for example formwork and falsework contractors. More information is in the General guide for formwork and falsework and specific guides for formwork, falsework and slip, jump and travelling formwork systems. Further information on construction work is […] Read More

Low voltage overhead service lines (Draft)

This Guide provides information on managing the risks of unauthorised persons working near low voltage overhead service lines near structures and buildings. For example: „„ painting or maintenance work „„ erecting scaffolding „„ operating motor vehicles e.g. concrete trucks or furniture removal vans „„ minor building work e.g. erecting a small shed, or „„ other […] Read More

Safe design and working operation of formwork (Draft)

This Guide provides practical information on the safe design and working operation of slip, jump and travelling forms. It is part of a series of guides for formwork and falsework that includes the: „„ General guide for formwork and falsework „„ Guide to formwork „„ Guide to falsework, and „„ Information Sheet: Formwork and falsework. […] Read More

Scaffolds - Information Sheet (Draft)

This Information Sheet provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks associated with tower and mobile scaffolds and related scaffolding work. Read More

Scaffolds and Scaffolding - General Guide (Draft)

This General Guide provides information on how to manage risks associated with scaffolds and scaffolding work at a workplace. It is supported by guidance material for specific types of scaffolds and scaffolding, suspended (swing stage) scaffolds, scaffold inspection and maintenance, and advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks associated with tower and […] Read More

Scaffolds and Scaffolding- Guide (Draft)

This Guide provides information on specific types of scaffolds and scaffolding and practical examples of ways you can control some of the risks associated with them. It is part of a series of guidance material and should be read and used together with the General guide for scaffolds and scaffolding work which includes information on […] Read More

Suspended Scaffolds - Guide (Draft)

This Guide provides information on the potential hazards for suspended (swing stage) scaffolds and provides practical examples of ways you can control the risks associated with them. It is part of a series of guidance material and should be read and used together with the General guide for Scaffolds and scaffolding work which includes information […] Read More

Safe Design of Structures

This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking who design structures that will be used, or could reasonably be expected to be used, as a workplace. This includes architects, building designers and engineers. This Code is also relevant for anyone making decisions that influence […] Read More

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