Edition 55, April 2008

Declaration of National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction

The National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction (National Code) was declared by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) on 27 February 2008.

The National Code aims to encourage a nationally consistent approach to legislation and guidance material in order to prevent fatalities and injuries among workers.

The nature of tilt-up and precast construction work poses many risks to health and safety. There have been a number of deaths involving tilt-up and precast concrete elements since 2000, usually involving the concrete elements collapsing due to inadequate bracing, being knocked down by a crane, or while being loaded or unloaded from a truck.

The National Code provides practical guidance for employers and employees on ways to effectively manage the risks associated with using tilt-up and precast concrete elements in building construction.

The National Code covers:

  • duty holder responsibilities
  • risk management
  • safe design
  • prefabrication and casting
  • handling, storage and transportation
  • erection
  • demolition.

The ASCC agreed that the National Code would be implemented by jurisdictions within two years of declaration.

Further information on the National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-Up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction can be found at www.ascc.gov.au (Select 'About us' > 'Publications' > 'National standards, codes of practice and related guidance notes' > 'List of National Codes of Practice' > 'National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-Up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction'.)

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