REGULATORY AUTHORITIES AND STANDARDS OF ROPE
ACCESS, FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT AND MORE
REGULATORY AUTHORITIES & LEGISLATION
For a list of relevant Regulatory Authorities & legislation refer to:
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Authority: WorkCover ACT
Phone: 02 6205 0200
Website: www.workcover.act.gov.au
Acts/Regulations/Codes of Practice:
Occupational Health & Safety Act 1989
Sources: www.legislation.act.gov.au
NEW SOUTH WALES
Authority: WorkCover NSW
Phone: 13 10 50
Website: www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Acts/Regulations/Codes of Practice:
Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000
Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2001
Sources: www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
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AUSTRALIAN STANDARD BODY AND DEVELOPING ORGANISATION
Standards Australia
Website: www.standards.org.au
RELEVANT STANDARDS
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