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Abstract

Specifies the requirements for bridge, gantry, semi-gantry and portal cranes as defined in AS 2549, and for container and heavy duty cranes. Sections are included on classification and load rating, structure, stability, mechanisms, access from fixed platforms, access from mobile platforms, clearances, electrical access isolators, speed limitations for pendant - controlled cranes, marking and data, inspection and commissioning, and guarding. Appendices give further requirements for access and clearance, and the use of ladders, and give guidance on information to be supplied with enquiry, order or tender and typical hazards.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-005 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 1 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-005:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Concrete Pumping Association of Australia
Crane Association of New Zealand
Crane Industry Council of Australia
Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development (NSW)
Department of Justice and Attorney General (QLD)
Electricity Engineers Association (New Zealand)
Engineers Australia
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
SafeWork NSW
Transport for NSW
Worksafe Division, Department of Commerce, Western Australia
Worksafe New Zealand
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for bridge, gantry, semi-gantry, and portal cranes defined in AS 2549. It also covers container and heavy-duty cranes. It is complementary to AS 1418.1, but the requirements given herein take precedence over corresponding requirements in that Standard.
NOTES:
1 Guidance on information to be supplied with enquiry, order, or tender is given in Appendix A.
2 Additional requirement for heavy duty cranes are given in AS 1418.14.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 18/11/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/11/2016
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ISBN
Committee	ME-005
Supersedes	DR 96348 AS 1418.3-1990