What it contains
Employers and employees have occupational health and safety (OHS) duties to comply with when using lifts on construction sites. If you are a lift contractor doing work for a principal contractor who is an employer, these responsibilities may apply to you. This document advises:
- employer and employee OHS duties when using lifts
- when a safe work method statement must be prepared for certain tasks
- when a high risk work licence is needed
- how to safely use suspended work platforms
- when a ‘high risk work’ rigging licence is needed
- other issues to consider when using lifts on construction projects
At the end of the document, there is a glossary of terms.