Abstract

This Standard specifies the requirements for the safe use of builders' hoists and associated equipment as defined in AS 2549. It includes general sections on planning, selection, siting, erection and dismantling, personnel, maintenance, inspection and repair as well as sections which deal with the specific operating and testing requirements of materials-only hoists and personnel-and-material hoists. An appendix provides an example of an inspection and testing certificate. It is intended for use with AS 2550.1 and AS 1418.7 which specify the design requirements for such appliances.

Scope

This Standard specifies the requirements for the safe use of builders' hoists and associated equipment. It covers materials-only hoists and personnel and materials hoists, the scopes of which are in Sections 6 and 7 respectively.

It is complementary to AS 2550.1, but the requirements specified herein shall take precedence over the corresponding requirements of AS 2550.1.

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If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.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 94437