Design, Construction and Verification of Temporary Working Platforms â€“ Australian & New Zealand Good Industry Practice-Video

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The speaker discusses good practice for temporary working platforms in Australia and New Zealand, focusing mainly on New Zealand. Geographic remoteness, cultural differences, cost pressures, and limited ground-testing data create design challenges. A sound process assesses plant loads and ground conditions, designs the platform, then verifies it through inspection, compaction records, and preferably in-situ load testing. Designers must consider local bearing pressures, shallow weak layers, soft spots, stability, access routes, and the platform’s intended use. Clear certificates, physical barriers, and close communication with site teams help prevent misuse and failures. New Zealand’s Temporary Works Forum is developing guidance to strengthen roles and responsibilities.

Keywords

temporary working platforms

New Zealand

ground conditions

load testing

temporary works