Abstract

This Standard specifies requirements for the safe use of guided storing and retrieving appliances as defined in AS 2549. It includes sections on planning, selection, erection and dismantling, inspection, testing, operation, maintenance and logbooks. The appendices provide an example of an inspection and testing certificate, and a typical logbook format. It is intended for use with AS 2550.1 and AS 1418.6 which specifies the design requirements for such appliances.

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 26 April 2018.
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
Crane Association of New Zealand
Crane Industry Council of Australia
Department of Justice and Attorney General (QLD)
Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia
Engineers Australia
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
NSW Department of Industry , Skills and Regional Development
SafeWork NSW
Transport for NSW
WorkSafe Division - Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) WA
Worksafe New Zealand
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the safe use of guided storing and retrieving appliances. 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	Reconfirmed 18/05/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/05/2018
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ISBN
Committee	ME-005
Supersedes	DR 94417