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AS 1418.16-1997

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Cranes (including hoists and winches) Mast climbing work platforms

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Published date

05-12-1997

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Specifies the design requirements for mast climbing work platforms as defined in AS2549-1996. It does not apply to mobile elevating work platforms, builders hoists or suspended access equipment. Sections are included on loads and stability, design, mechanism, electrical systems, controls, data marking, manuals and the type tests and production tests required. Appendices give guidance on typical hazards and the special requirements relative to multi-level work platforms.

Committee
ME/5
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 1308 4
Pages
37
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If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard specifies the design requirements for mast climbing work platforms (MCWP) as defined in Clause 1.4. This Standard does not include mobile elevating work platforms, builders' hoists or suspended access equipments.NOTE: Guidance on the safe use of MCWPs is given in AS 2550.1 and AS 2550.16.

First published as AS 1418.16-1997.

AS 2550.16-1997 Cranes - Safe use Mast climbing work platforms
AS 4100-1990 Steel structures
AS 1000-1979 The International System of Units (SI) and its application
AS 1318-1985 Use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of certain equipment in industry (known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour Code)
AS 1170.2-1989 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Wind loads
AS 2671-1983 Fluid power - Hydraulic systems and components
AS 2788-1985 Fluid power - Pneumatic systems and components
AS 3990-1993 Mechanical equipment - Steelwork (Reconfirmed 2016)
AS 1664-1979 Rules for the use of aluminium in structures (known as the SAA Aluminium Structures Code) (incorporating Corrig.)
AS 2549-1996 Cranes (including hoists and winches) - Glossary of terms
AS 1657-1992 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
AS 2550.1-1993 Cranes - Safe use General requirements
AS 4024.1-1996 Safeguarding of machinery General principles
AS 1418.1-1994 Cranes (including hoists and winches) General requirements
AS 2374.1-1997 Power transformers General

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AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Selection, use and maintenance
AS 1418.8-2008 Cranes, hoists and winches Special purpose appliances (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 5804.1-2010 High-voltage live working General
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS 4991-2004 Lifting devices
AS 2089-2008 Sheave blocks for lifting purposes (Reconfirmed 2019)
AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Structural design actions General principles
AS 2550.16-1997 Cranes - Safe use Mast climbing work platforms
AS 4431:2019 Safe working on new lift installations in new constructions
AS 1418.7-1999 Cranes (including hoists and winches) Builders hoists and associated equipment
AS 2321:2014 Short-link chain for lifting purposes
AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Unamended Hardcopy + Amendments) Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)

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