291—Meaning of " "high risk construction work
In this Chapter—
"high risk construction work" means construction work that—
(a)
involves a risk of a person falling more than 3 metres; or
(b) is
carried out on a telecommunication tower; or
(c)
involves demolition of an element of a structure that is load-bearing or
otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure; or
(d)
involves, or is likely to involve, the disturbance of asbestos; or
(e)
involves structural alterations or repairs that require temporary support to
prevent collapse; or
(f) is
carried out in or near a confined space; or
(g) is
carried out in or near—
(i)
a shaft or trench with an excavated depth greater than
1.5 metres; or
(ii)
a tunnel; or
(h)
involves the use of explosives; or
(i)
is carried out on or near pressurised gas distribution
mains or piping; or
(j) is
carried out on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines; or
(k) is
carried out on or near energised electrical installations or services; or
(l) is
carried out in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere;
or
(m)
involves tilt-up or precast concrete; or
(n) is
carried out on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other
traffic corridor that is in use by traffic other than pedestrians; or
(o) is
carried out in an area at a workplace in which there is any movement of
powered mobile plant; or
(p) is
carried out in an area in which there are artificial extremes of temperature;
or
(q) is
carried out in or near water or other liquid that involves a risk of drowning;
or
(r)
involves diving work.