1. Overview of Dept of Labour Heights and Standards Review Presented by Demi Naylor Senior Advisor, Standard Setting Workplace Services Workplace Group Wednesday 10 June 2009

2. Outline The ‘3m rule’ and other myths Height Standards Review Questions/Discussion

3. 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

4. Heights Standards Review Documents currently under review Consultation Process Further Feedback http://www.dol.govt.nz/consultation/

5. Thank you Any questions?