AS/NZS 1891.3:1997

Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Part 3: Fall-arrest devices

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Specifies requirements for the design and performance of fall-arrest devices comprising those which travel down either a fixed or flexible anchorage line, and those which pay out an anchorage line.

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NZS/AS 1891.3:1992 as of 31/12/1997

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Status: CURRENT

Published: 04/07/1997

Pages: 20

Committee: SF/15

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Standards NZ References:

AS/NZS 1891.1:1995
Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Safety belts and harnesses

Overseas Standards References:

AS 3569
AS 1897
AS 1789
EN 353.1
AS 4626
EN 353.2
BS 4921
EN 360
SAE J211.1
AS 1192
AS 2193
AS K132.2
AS K132.1
AS 1790
AS 1231
AS 4142.1
AS 4142.2
prEN 892
AS 4142.3
AS 1650

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Best practice guidelines for working on roofs

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 11 Definitions

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Fall arrest system: An assembly of interconnected components comprising a harness connected to an anchorage point or anchorage system either directly or by means of a lanyard or pole strap, and whose purpose is to arrest a fall in accordance with the principles and requirements of AS/NZS 1891.

Best practice guidelines for working on roofs

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 13 Publications

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices

Industrial Rope Access in New Zealand: Best Practice Guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 5.6

Citation Context:
Backup devices (applicable standards: ...AS/NZS 1891.3)

Industrial Rope Access in New Zealand: Best Practice Guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix 4 List of Standards

Citation Context:
Fall arrest devices: AS/NZS 1891.3 1997

Approved Code Of Practice For Load-Lifting Rigging

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 1.4 Definitions

Citation Context:
Fall-arrest system: An assembly of interconnected components comprising a harness connected to an anchorage point or anchorage system either directly or by means of a lanyard or pole strap, and whose purpose is to arrest a fall in accordance with the principles and requirements of AS NZS 1891 (series). Note: Years of publication are subject to change without notice. Please use the most current version available.

Good Practice Guidelines: Health and Safety at Opencast Mines, Alluvial Mines and Quarries

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 15.14.7

Citation Context:
Fall arrest systems and devices should comply with AS/NZS 1891.1 Industrial fallarrest systems and devices – Part 1: Harness and ancillary equipment and AS/NZS 1891.3 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Part 3: Fall-arrest devices, or any other Standard embodying the same or more stringent criteria.

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

Ministry: Entertainment Technology NZ
Section: ELEVATING WORKING PLATFORMS (EWP)AND MOBILE ELEVATED PLATFORMS

Citation Context:
Relevant Legislation and Documents: ... ASNZ 1891 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices Part 1 – 4...

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

Ministry: Entertainment Technology NZ
Section: RIGGING AND FLYING OPERATIONS / FLYING OF PERFORMERS

Citation Context:
RIGGING - Relevant Legislation and Documents: ... ASNZS 1891... Equipment specifications: ASNZS 1891...

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

Ministry: Entertainment Technology NZ
Section: WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Citation Context:
Relevant Legislation and Documents: ... ASNZ 1891 Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices Part 1 – 4...

Approved Code Of Practice For Cranes

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.1(17)

Citation Context:
Every controller of a crane is to take all practicable steps to:... ...(17) ensure that safety lines, when fitted, comply with AS/NZS 1891: Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices

Approved Code Of Practice For Safety And Health In Forest Operations (2012)

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.9.1

Citation Context:
Safety harnesses, belts and lanyards used in silviculture, harvesting and seed collection shall comply with either: AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices, Part 1 Harness and ancillary equipment and Part 3 Fall-arrest devices, or ...

Best Practice Guidelines for Demolition in New Zealand

Ministry: New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association
Section: 2 Definitions

Citation Context:
Fall arrest device - A self-locking device meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1891.3 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices - fall arrest devices; and whose function is to arrest a fall.

Best Practice Guidelines for Demolition in New Zealand

Ministry: New Zealand Demolition and Asbestos Association
Section: 5.6.4

Citation Context:
If safety harnesses, lanyards, static lines or inertia-reel systems are going to be used, it should be first ascertained that:... ...inertia reels or other self-locking devices comply with AS/NZS 1891.3:1997 (Industrial fall arrest systems and devices - Fall arrest devices);...

Approved Code Of Practice For Cranes

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix F

Citation Context:
(1) Fall-arrest equipment systems, in accordance with AS/NZS 1891 shall be installed and used at all times on tower cranes where the possibility of a fall exists for any personnel (includes, but not limited to, erection, operation, service and instructional personnel), except on the following areas... ...(2) Installations of fall-arrest equipment systems on cranes (eg. fixed safety lines along jibs and up ladders) need to be designed, certified and installed in accordance with AS/NZS 1891 and must include all necessary supports to achieve minimum deflection and shock absorption systems and anchorages, and consist of materials capable of maintaining their integrity over the life of the crane installation.

Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Arboriculture (2012)

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.2.6

Citation Context:
Harnesses shall conform to the relevant AS/NZS 1891 Standards or equivalent.

Approved Code Of Practice For Load-Lifting Rigging

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: APPENDIX 5: REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1981 (sic - should be AS/NZS 1891) Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices (series). Note: Years of publication are subject to change without notice. Please use the most current version available.

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 1891.3 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Fall-arrest devices...

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

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