The purpose of this code is to provide a practical source of information relative to the vertical transportation industry in relation to environmental health and safety for their employees, customers and the environment.

The New Zealand Lift and Escalator Association recommends the use of this guide for the vertical transportation industry with the view to its being accepted as the approved code of practice for the industry.

Table of Contents

Preface
Foreword
1. Summary of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
2. Introduction
3. Scope
4. Safety Management System
5. General Safety Rules
6. Elevators
7. Escalators/Moving Walks
8. Vehicle Safety
9. Appendices
1(a) Risk Score = Likelihood x Exposure x Consequences
1(b) Example of Hazard/Risk Assessment Checklist
2 Definitions
3 How to Contact OSH
4 Terminology