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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

Electrical

Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace

This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on managing electrical risks in the workplace. It applies to all workplaces where a person conducting a business or undertaking: has management or control of electrical equipment, including electrical installations, or carries out electrical work on […] Read More

Scaffolding near overhead electric lines (Draft)

This Information Sheet provides advice on managing the risks of erecting, dismantling and using fixed scaffolding near overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment with an operating voltage up to and including 33,000 volts. Where the operating voltage of the overhead electric lines is above 33,000 volts you should consult the Electricity Supply Authority and […] Read More

Agricultural work near electric lines (Draft)

This Information Sheet provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks of agricultural work carried out near energised overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment. Read More

Electric Lines - Operating cranes or mobile plant (Draft)

This Guide provides information on managing the risks associated with operating cranes or mobile plant near overhead electric lines. Cranes and mobile plant include mobile cranes, vehicle-loading cranes, concrete placing booms, elevating work platforms, load shifting equipment like forklifts, excavation and earthmoving equipment and high load transportation vehicles. However, this does not include cranes and […] 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

Transporting High Loads - Guide (Draft)

This Guide provides information on the responsibilities of transport operators, their workers and others when transporting high loads. Contact with energised overhead electric lines by high loads can cause death, electric shock or other injury to anyone involved in these activities. Apart from electrical risks, there may be other obstacles or risks associated with this […] Read More

Tree and Vegetation Management near overhead electric lines (Draft)

This Information Sheet provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks associated with cutting, trimming or treating trees and other vegetation with chemicals or other processes near overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment. Read More

Working in the vicinity of electric lines - Definitions (Draft)

Definitions for the General Guide for working in the vicinity of overhead and underground electria lines and supporting specific guides. Read More

Working in the vicinity of electric lines - Information Sheet (Draft)

Definitions for the General Guide for working in the vicinity of overhead and underground electria lines and supporting specific guides. Read More

Working in the vicinity of electric lines (Draft)

This General Guide provides information on how to manage risks when working in the vicinity of overhead and underground electric lines at a workplace. Read More