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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.
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AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
People using ladders should be trained and instructed in the selection and safe use of ladders. Ladders should be regularly inspected and well maintained to ensure they are safe to use. In a workplace, a ladder should meet the standard AS/NZS 1892.1: Portable ladders – Part 1: Metal.
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.4: Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance
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7.6
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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.
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
AS/NZS 4994.1: Temporary roof edge protection for housing and residential buildings.
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7.1
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There are a number of proprietary edge protection systems available that are suitable for a wide range of roofing situations. Edge protection should comply with AS/NZS 4994.1 and 4994.2: Temporary edge protection.
There are a number of proprietary edge protection systems available that are suitable for a wide range of roofing situations. Edge protection should comply with AS/NZS 4994.1 and 4994.2: Temporary edge protection.
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.4: Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Part 4: Selection, use and maintenance
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7.6
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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.
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.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 1891.1–3: Industrial fall arrest systems and devices
Safety mesh: Safety mesh designed to prevent workers falling through a roof that must meet AS/NZS 4389 Safety mesh or equivalent.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh
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The most desirable working area can be created when combining fully sarked roof areas with the use of safety mesh manufactured and installed to AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh. It should be noted that if traditional netting is used instead of safety mesh that meets AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh, then a total restraint system or fall arrest system shall be used until the roof coverings are in place... ...Safety mesh shall comply and be installed in line with the standard AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh.
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7.7
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Only safety mesh that has been installed in accordance with AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh can be relied on to support the weight of a worker.
Safety mesh: Safety mesh designed to prevent workers falling through a roof that must meet AS/NZS 4389 Safety mesh or equivalent.
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13 Publications
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AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh
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The most desirable working area can be created when combining fully sarked roof areas with the use of safety mesh manufactured and installed to AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh. It should be noted that if traditional netting is used instead of safety mesh that meets AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh, then a total restraint system or fall arrest system shall be used until the roof coverings are in place... ...Safety mesh shall comply and be installed in line with the standard AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh.
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7.7
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Only safety mesh that has been installed in accordance with AS/NZS 4389: Safety mesh can be relied on to support the weight of a worker.
There are a number of proprietary edge protection systems available that are suitable for a wide range of roofing situations. Edge protection should comply with AS/NZS 4994.1 and 4994.2: Temporary edge protection.