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AS/NZS 1891.4:2009

Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance

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Specifies requirements and sets out recommendations for the selection, safe use and maintenance of industrial fall-arrest systems and devices based on the use of safety harnesses, horizontal life lines and rails, fall-arrest devices, and associated lanyards, connectors, anchorages and fittings. Covers selection requirements and recommendations for determining the types of components of the system that would be appropriate to the envisaged usage. Also covers safe use requirements and recommendations relating to the safe practices to be followed in the use of components and assemblies.

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Supersedes

AS/NZS 1891.4:2000 as of 02/11/2009

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 01/11/2009

Pages: 88

Committee: SF/15

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AS 1666.2 Wire-rope slings - Care and use
AS 2550 Cranes hoists and winches - Safe use (series)

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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... General Guidelines: ... 12. Use a lanyard that is appropriate for the height at which you are working (for guidance see ASNZS 1891 part 4 figure 7.

Best Practice Guidelines: Safe Use of Elevating Work Platforms in the Horticultural Industry

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: APPENDIX F: PUBLICATIONS

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1891.4 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Selection, use and maintenance.

Approved Code Of Practice For Cranes

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 17.1(15)

Citation Context:
Such indirect harness anchor points shall meet the minimum strength requirements of Section 3 of AS/NZS 1891.4: Industrial Fall Arrest Systems and Devices – Selection, Use and Maintenance and be certified by a CPEng.

Approved Code Of Practice For Cranes

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix C

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

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...

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: 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.

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

Best practice guidelines for working on roofs

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 7.6

Citation Context:
Anchors should have a rated load of 15 kN. All fall restraint and fall arrest anchors should be tagged and re-certified annually to remain compliant with AS/NZS 1891.4: Industrial fall-arrest systems – Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance.

Best Practice Guidelines: Safe Use of Elevating Work Platforms in the Horticultural Industry

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 2.5

Citation Context:
An example of a total restraint for MEWPs is described in AS/NZS 1891.4: Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Selection, use and maintenance.

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... ...AS/NZ 1891.4:2009 specifies that all components of the systems should be inspected at regular intervals as per the summary of inspection requirements in section 9. Permanently installed anchors are singled out in the standard for attention.

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 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Selection, use and maintenance...

Best practice guidelines for working on roofs

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 13 Publications

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1891.4: Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance

Industrial Rope Access in New Zealand: Best Practice Guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 5.2 Standards

Citation Context:
Specific advice on the selection, use and maintenance for fall arrest equipment is detailed in AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance.

Best practice guidelines for working on roofs

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 11 Definitions

Citation Context:
Anchor point (Anchorage point): A device temporarily or permanently fixed into the building or structure for the purpose of attaching a scaffold tie and/or a working line or safety line system. The anchor points must meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1891.4 and be capable of a minimum breaking point of 15 kN. Drop line: A rope or line that meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1891.4 that is designed for connecting a full body harness to an anchor point. 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.

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.

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.

Industrial Rope Access in New Zealand: Best Practice Guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 5.3 Suitable anchor systems

Citation Context:
The relevant Australian/New Zealand standards that apply are: AS/NZ1891.4:2009 – Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance... ...AS/NZ 1891.4:2009 specifies that all components of the systems should be inspected at regular intervals as per the summary of inspection requirements in section 9. Permanently installed anchors are singled out in the standard for attention... ...It is not acceptable to apply proof loading without considering the design loadings of the anchor systems specified in AS/NZ 1891.4:2009 or consulting the designer. Axial proof loading greater than 50% of the design criteria (as required by the relevant standards) is likely to weaken or reduce the design life of the anchors.

Industrial Rope Access in New Zealand: Best Practice Guidelines

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 5.5 Lifelines

Citation Context:
All horizontal and vertical lifelines should be tagged and re-certified annually to remain compliant with AS/NZS 1891.4:2009.

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