Standards to ‘ ride the hook ’
The crane access method ( riding the hook ) is permitted in the following jurisdictions :
New Zealand
The Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Arboriculture ( 2012 ): 3.5.3 Cranes and related hoists
Australian states and territories :
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
SafeWork Australia Guide to Managing Risks of Tree Trimming and Removal Work , 2016
SafeWork Australia Guide to Managing Risks of Tree Trimming and Removal Work , 2016
WorkSafe Queensland Guide for tree trimming and removal work – crane access method , 2015
SafeWork Australia Guide to Managing Risks of Tree Trimming and Removal Work , 2016
WorkSafe Queensland Guide for tree trimming and removal work – crane access method , 2015
SafeWork Australia Guide to Managing Risks of Tree Trimming and Removal Work , 2016
WorkSafe Queensland Guide for tree trimming and removal work – crane access method , 2015
South Australia SafeWork SA WHS Regulations ( SA ) 2012 , Regulations 220 & 221
Tasmania WorkSafe Tasmania WHS Regulations ( TAS ) 2012 , Regulations 220 & 221
Victoria
Western Australia
Not permitted in this jurisdiction
SafeWork Australia Guide to Managing Risks of Tree Trimming and Removal Work , 2016
Model WHS regulations are currently scheduled to be adopted in March 2022 . Until these are adopted this technique is not permitted in Western Australia . Following adoption agencies should consult the regulations to confirm that the technique can be used .
The techniques described in this section may be subject to specific regulation or prohibition in some jurisdictions – ensure that you comply with any relevant state or territory regulations .
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