Lift work on construction projects: A handbook for workplaces

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.