Notifiable work

Question 1

Name the organisation that must be notified of this.

Answer 1

WorkSafe New Zealand

Question 2

State how long before work commences a notification form must be received by the
organisation in

Answer 2

At least 24 hours.

Question 3

Give a situation where notifiable work may be performed prior to sending the notification form.

Answer 3

The blockage or breakdown of any drain or sewer.

Question 4

List FIVE types of construction work that are defined as notifiable work.

Answer 4

• Work where workers could fall 5 m or more
• Scaffolds from which a person could fall 5 m or more
• Excavation which is more than 1.5 m deep
• Explosives are used or stored
• Lifts of half a tonne (500 kg) or more
• Working using compressed air to breath