Abstract

Specifies the requirements for the safe use of vehicle hoists as defined in AS 2549. It includes sections on planning, selection, siting, operation and maintenance, inspection and repair. Appendices provide examples of an inspection and testing certificate, and a typical logbook format. It is intended for use with AS 2550.1 and AS/NZS 1418.9 which specifies the design and installation requirements for vehicle hoists.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the safe use of vehicle hoists. It is complementary to AS 2550.1, but the requirements given herein take precedence over the corresponding requirements in AS 2550.1.
NOTES:
1 Considerations for car stackers, parking machines, ramps, tow vehicles and their attachments are not included in this Standard.
2 Typical types of vehicle hoists are given in AS 1418.9.
1.2 APPLICATION This Standard shall apply to the safe use of vehicle hoists of the type specified in AS 1418.9. The requirements of AS 1418.9 shall apply and no requirements given herein shall circumvent the requirements of AS 1418.9.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
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ISBN
Committee	ME-005
Supersedes	DR 94438