Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 1892.5:2000 PORTABLE LADDERS - SELECTION, SAFE USE AND CARE
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 -  1.1 SCOPE
6 -  1.2 OBJECTIVE
6 -  1.3 APPLICATION
6 -  1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  SECTION 2 COMMON GUIDELINES
7 -  2.1 PRINCIPLES
7 -  2.2 HANDLING OF LADDERS
7 -  2.2.1 Care in handling
7 -  2.2.2 Care during transport
7 -  2.3 PITCH ANGLE
9 -  2.4 FOOTING
9 -  2.5 TOP OF LADDER
9 -  2.6 HEIGHT ABOVE LANDING
10 -  2.7 NEAR DOOR OPENINGS
10 -  2.8 CLIMBING LADDERS
10 -  2.9 WORKING ON LADDERS
10 -  2.10 MOVEMENT ON LADDERS
10 -  2.10.1 Number of persons on a ladder
10 -  2.10.2 Number of ladders
10 -  2.11 STEP AND TRESTLE LADDERS
11 -  2.12 USE OF LADDERS
11 -  2.12.1 Supports for planks
11 -  2.12.2 Improper use
12 -  SECTION 3 METAL LADDERS
12 -  3.1 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
12 -  3.2 MAINTENANCE
12 -  3.3 INSPECTION
12 -  3.4 TIPPING OVER, AND OTHER IMPACT DAMAGE
12 -  3.5 EXPOSURE TO FIRE
13 -  3.6 CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES
13 -  3.7 STORAGE
14 -  SECTION 4 REINFORCED PLASTIC LADDERS
14 -  4.1 MAINTENANCE
14 -  4.2 INSPECTION
14 -  4.3 TIPPING OVER, AND OTHER IMPACT DAMAGE
14 -  4.4 EXPOSURE TO FIRE
15 -  4.5 CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES
15 -  4.6 STORAGE
16 -  SECTION 5 TIMBER LADDERS
16 -  5.1 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
16 -  5.2 HOT CONDITIONS
16 -  5.3 MAINTENANCE
16 -  5.4 COATING OF STILES
16 -  5.5 INSPECTION
17 -  5.6 TIPPING OVER, AND OTHER IMPACT DAMAGE
17 -  5.7 CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES
17 -  5.8 STORAGE

Abstract

Sets out the minimum recommended safe practices and requirements for the selection, safe use and care of portable ladders constructed from any material.

Scope

This Standard sets out the minimum recommended safe practices and requirements for the
selection, use and maintenance of portable ladders.
The requirements of this Standard need not apply where recognized safe work procedures
are in place.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	SF-034
Supersedes	DR 97240 NZS 3609 : 1984