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Industry Resources

  • The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
  • The Pressure Equipment Cranes and Passenger Ropeway Regulations (PECPR Regulations) 1999
  • Approved Code of Practice for Cranes
  • Approved Code of Practice for Load-lifting Rigging
  • Vehicle Dimension and Mass rules 2019
  • Overweight Permit Manual
  • Guidance Material for Land Use at or near Aerodromes
  • The Thirty Year New Zealand Infrastructure Plan 2015
  • NZTA Road Network Do Not Cross Bridges wef Dec 2017
  • Road User Charges Act 2012
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  • Land Transport Act 1998​
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The Health and Safety in at Work Act 2015

An Act of law relating to the health and safety of employees, and other people at work or affected by the work of other people.

Provides information on duties related to health and safety at work for employers, employees and compliance inspectors, etc...
Duties such as hazards management, training, supervision, accident reporting and the availability of information are dealt with. The relationship between the Act and underpinning Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice are also explained.

For further information click here.

Vehicle Dimension and Mass rules

On the 17th day of November 2016,  the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule) came into effect.

It updates and replaces many parts of the legislation relating to the dimensions and weights of vehicles used on public roads.

For further information click here.

Overweight Permit Manual

The compliance standards applicable to the issue of overweight permits. These standards apply both to the movement of overweight vehicles on state highways and those roads controlled by 70 local authorities that have also adopted Transit's requirements.


For further information click here.

Operations near aerodromes

The Civil Aviation Authority administers regulations that control height work at or around airports including Crane operations.

CAA's website has documentation on its website

Guidance material for land use at or near aerodromes, including crane operations.
  • Civil Aviation Rules
      www.caa.govt.nz/rules/Part_077_Brief.htm
  • Guidance material for land use at or near aerodromes, including crane operations.
     www.caa.govt.nz/aerodromes /Guidance_Material_Aerodromes.pdf 
  • General guidance www.caa.govt.nz/airspace/airspace_hazards.htm

BESS  Process (Includes Registration and Renewal)

Overweight vehicles crossing bridges must be supervised by a suitably qualified person. BESS registration is valid for five years.
NZTA is the agency that manages the BESS process.

Details of registration and renewal can be found on their website.


PECPR Regulations

The Pressure Equipment Cranes and Passenger Ropeway Regulations (PECPR Regulations) 1999.

The regulation that underpins the HSE Act and has specific reference to crane operations and management.

The PECPR Regulations detail the requirements for those working with cranes, and also equipment and circumstances, when exemptions apply. Particular reference is made to equipment safety and statutory inspections and compliance.

For further information click here.

Approved Code of Practice for Load-lifting Rigging

The code of practice provides statements of preferred work practice or arrangements and may include procedures, which could be taken into account when deciding on practicable steps to be taken. Compliance with the code is not mandatory, however they may be used as evidence of good practice in court.

The code deals with all items used to support loads suspended from cranes and rope used as an integral part of cranes. Tables and charts used to calculate equipment capacities are also given.

For further information click here.

Approved Code of Practice for Cranes

The code of practice provides statements of preferred work practice or arrangements and may include procedures, which could be taken into account when deciding on practicable steps to be taken. Compliance with the code is not mandatory, however it may be used as evidence of good practice in court.

The code deals with all types of cranes and other equipment when being used as a crane. e.g. a digger. Standard hand signals are included.

For further information click here.

The Thirty Year New Zealand Infrastructure Plan 2015

Infrastructure, in its many forms, is critical to our economic performance and quality of life. The Thirty Year New Zealand Infrastructure Plan 2015 adds to our understanding of New Zealand's infrastructure. By supporting long-term planning, it will help to ensure New Zealand has the infrastructure required to support our aspirations for an efficient economy and higher living standards.

Download the plan. Click here​   ​  

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