AS/NZS 1576.1:2010

Scaffolding - Part 1: General requirements

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Sets out design and operational requirements for scaffolding systems, scaffolding equipment and scaffolds. It also includes the specifications for catch platforms erected on scaffolds. The stairway details also apply to temporary stairways for use on a general construction site.

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AS/NZS 1576.1:1995 as of 19/03/2010

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Status: CURRENT

Published: 18/03/2010

Pages: 68

Committee: BD/36

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Overseas Standards References:

AS 1720 Timber structures (all parts)
AS 3569 Steel wire ropes
ISO 3077 Short-link chain for lifting purposes - Grade T (types T DAT and DT) finetolerance hoist chain
AS 1831 Ductile cast iron
BS 2052 Specification for ropes made from manila sisal hemp cotton and coir
AS 1594 Hot-rolled steel flat products
AS 1170.4 Structural design actions - Part 4: Earthquake actions in Australia
AS 1734 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Flat sheet coiled sheet and plate
AS 2423 Coated steel wire fencing products for terrestrial aquatic and general use
AS 1391 Metallic materials - Tensile testing at ambient temperature
AS 1576.4 Scaffolding - Part 4: Suspended scaffolding
AS 3678 Structural steel - Hot-rolled plates floorplates and slabs
AS 1444 Wrought alloy steels - Standard and hardenability (H) series and hardened and tempered to designated mechanical
AS 2074 Cast steels
ISO 3075 Short link chain for lifting purposes - Grade S (6) non calibrated for chain slings etc.
ISO 3076 Short link chain for lifting purposes - Grade T (8) non-calibrated for chain slings etc.
AS 2759 Steel wire rope - Use operation and maintenance
AS 1832 Malleable cast iron
AS 1577 Scaffold planks
ISO 1836 Short link chain for lifting purposes - Grade M (4) calibrated for chain hoists and other lifting appliances
AS 1833 Austenitic cast iron
AS 1892.2 Portable ladders - Part 2: Timber
AS 4750 Electrogalvanized (zinc) coatings on ferrous hollow and open sections
AS 4142.2 Fibre ropes - Part 2: Three-strand hawser-laid and eight-strand plaited
AS 3679.1 Structural steel - Part 1: Hot-rolled bars and sections
AS 4100 Steel structures
AS 2321 Short-link chain for lifting purposes
AS 1874 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Ingots and castings
ISO 1835 Short link chain for lifting purposes - Grade M (4) non-calibrated for chain slings etc.
AS 1866 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod bar solid and hollow shapes

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A Guide For Safe Working Practices In The New Zealand Theatre & Entertainment Industry

Ministry: Entertainment Technology NZ
Section: SCAFFOLDS

Citation Context:
Relevant Legislation and Documents: ... ASNZS 1576 Standards for Scaffolding...

Excavation safety - Good practice guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix E

Citation Context:
Referenced as AS/NZS 1576 Scaffolding (series)

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 4.2.3

Citation Context:
Scaffolding platforms, erected to support workers and/or material are often made of planks. Refer to the following plank standards for quality criteria: AS/NZS1576.1 Duty loads...

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 5.3.1 Requirements for system combinations

Citation Context:
Components from different prefabricated scaffolding systems must not be mixed unless the load capacity of the mixed scaffolding systems has been proved by theoretical analysis or testing in accordance with AS/NZS 1576 and … …The following system combinati

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 1.2.1.1

Citation Context:
Relevant standards are those related to… …This includes but is not limited to the following: ...AS/NZS 1576.1 Scaffolding - General requirements...

Best practice guidelines for working on roofs

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 13 Publications

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1576.1: Scaffolding: General requirements

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 9.1.1

Citation Context:
Table 15 contains a general list of applicable relevant standards a number of which have been consulted in the preparation of the BPG. Additional information on particular standards and specific referencing are contained at various points throughout this

Scaffolds with screening or containment sheeting

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Design requirements

Citation Context:
Information on environmental loadings can be found in AS/NZS1576.1: Scaffolding - General requirements and AS/NZS1170.0: Structural Design Actions – General Principles.

Scaffolds with screening or containment sheeting

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Temporary roofs

Citation Context:
Information on environmental loadings can be found in AS/NZS1576.1: Scaffolding - General requirements and AS/NZS1170.0: Structural Design Actions – General Principles.

Scaffolds with screening or containment sheeting

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Current Standards

Citation Context:
Scaffolding – General requirements AS/NZS1576.1

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