REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND STANDARDS OF ROPE ACCESS, FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT AND MORE

For a list of relevant Regulatory Authorities & legislation refer to:

Standards Australia
Website: www.standards.org.au

There are many local, state and government regulations and standards that apply to fall protection. They are the industry best practices expected to be applied. See below for a summary of some of the important AS/NZS standards and AS standards related to fall protection:

Fall Arrest Equipment

• AS/NZS 1891.1 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems & Devices Part 1: Safety Belts & Harnesses
• AS/NZS 1891.2 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems & Devices Part 2: Horizontal Lifeline & Rail Systems
• AS/NZS 1891.3 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems & Devices Part 3: Fall Arrest Devices
• AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems & Devices Part 4: Selection, Use & Maintenance

Rope Access

• AS/NZS 4488.1 Industrial Rope Access Systems – Specifications
• AS/NZS 4488.2 Industrial Rope Access Systems – Selection, Use & Maintenance

Elevating Work Platforms

• AS1418.10 Cranes, Hoists and Winches (Design)
• AS2550.10 Cranes, Hoists and Winches (Use & Maintenance)

Platforms, Walkways & Stairs

• AS1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders – Design construction and installation