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DR AS/NZS 4824:2020 (Committee SF-049)
Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing
The objective of this document is to specify methods of test and minimum performance requirements for personal protective clothing, designed to protect the wearer’s body, except for the head, hands, and feet, that is worn during wildland firefighting and associated activities. This clothing is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment. This document covers the general design of the garment, the minimum level of performance for the materials employed and the methods of test to determine these levels. The modifications in this document provide reference to the minimum safety performance requirements for firefighters’ protective clothing while undertaking wildland firefighting activities within broader Australian and New Zealand climatic circumstances. Where appropriate, the modifications ensure consistency with, and build direct links to, other relevant Australian and New Zealand firefighters’ clothing Standards and in certain cases, introduce increased minimum performance levels that further improve firefighter safety. This document is not applicable to clothing for use in situations encountered in structural firefighting (EN 469 or ISO 11999-3), rescue (ISO 18639 series) or where a high level of infrared radiation is expected (ISO 15538 or EN 1486), nor does this document cover clothing to protect against chemical, biological, electrical or radiation hazards. This document does not provide protection against high mechanical risks such as for protection when using chainsaws. This document is an adoption with national modifications, and has been reproduced from, ISO 15384:2018, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing. The modifications are additional requirements and are set out in Appendix ZZ, which has been added at the end of the source text.
Closing date for comments 22/10/2020
DR AS/NZS 4708:202X (Committee SRC AS/NZS 4708)
Sustainable forest management - requirements
This joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by the Standard Reference Committee (SRC AS/NZS 4708), a technical committee established for this purpose under the accredited Standards Development Organisation — Responsible Wood. The objective of this Standard is to provide forest managers with cultural, economic, environmental and social criteria and requirements that support the sustainable management of forests. This Standard, formerly known as the Australian Forestry Standard, was first published as an interim Australian Standard® in 2003, a full Australian Standard® in 2007 and a second edition published in 2013. The Australian standard was adopted with amendments in New Zealand as NZ AS 4708 in 2014. This edition has been developed as a joint Australian and New Zealand Standard and has been reviewed in light of stakeholder expectations in both Australia and New Zealand, new scientific and technological information, and changes to international norms for sustainable forest management. It has been published as the Australian and New Zealand Standard® for Sustainable Forest Management. This major revision has been aligned with the benchmarks for sustainable forest management provided in the Programme for the Endorsement Standard PEFC ST 1003:2018 -Sustainable Forest Management-Requirements. In addition, it includes new appendices for the sustainable management of trees outside forests and small forest areas, and requirements for group certification. NOTE: To submit your comments, please copy and paste the following link into your URL: https://www.responsiblewood.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AS-NZS-4708-Public-Comment-Submission-Sheet.docx Please forward the completed submission sheet to: standards@responsiblewood.org.au (Do not click on the "Submit Comments" button below, as it will not direct you to the correct site).
Closing date for comments 23/10/2020
DR AS/NZS 3000:2018 Amd 2:2020 (Committee EL-001)
Electrical Installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
This Amendment applies to the following elements: • Preface • Clauses 1.5.3.1, 2.6.2.2.1, 2.6.2.2.2, 2.6.3.2.2, 2.6.3.2.5, 2.6.3.2.6, 2.10.2.2, 2.10.3.2, 3.4.3, 3.6.2, 4.3.1, 6.2.4.1, 7.3.4.1, 8.3.101 (new), 8.3.7, 8.3.8, 8.3.10 • Table 6.1 • Figures 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 • Index
Closing date for comments 17/11/2020
DR AS/NZS 2632.1:2020 (Committee IT-019)
Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions, Part 1: Country code
The objective of this document is to specify basic guidelines for the implementation and maintenance of country codes. This code is intended for use in any application requiring the expression of current country names in coded form. This document is identical with, and has been reproduced from, ISO 3166-1:2020, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 1: Country code.
Closing date for comments 30/10/2020
DR AS/NZS 2632.2:2020 (Committee IT-019)
Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions, Part 2: Country subdivision code
The objective of this document is to specify basic guidelines for the implementation and maintenance of country subdivision codes. This code is intended for use in any application requiring the expression of current country subdivision names in coded form. This document is identical with, and has been reproduced from, ISO 3166-2:2020, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 2: Country subdivision code.
Closing date for comments 30/10/2020
DR AS/NZS 2632.3:2020 (Committee IT-019)
Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions, Part 3: Code for formerly used names of countries
The objective of this document is to specify basic guidelines for the implementation and maintenance of codes for formerly used names of countries. This code is intended to represent non-current country names, i.e. the country names deleted from ISO 3166 since its first publication in 1974. This document is identical with, and has been reproduced from, ISO 3166-3:2020, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 3: Code for formerly used names of countries.
Closing date for comments 30/10/2020
DR AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17000:2020 (Committee QR-010 Conformity assessment )
Conformity assessment — Vocabulary and general principles
The objective of this document is to specify general terms and definitions relating to conformity assessment (including the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies) and to the use of conformity assessment to facilitate trade. The general principles of conformity assessment and a description of the functional approach to conformity assessment are provided in Annex A. This document does not define the boundaries of conformity assessment. This document is identical with, and has been reproduced from, ISO/IEC 17000:2020, Conformity assessment — Vocabulary and general principles.
Closing date for comments 02/11/2020
DR AS/NZS ISO/IEC 38506:2020 (Committee IT-030 ICT Governance and Management)
Information technology — Governance of IT — Application of ISO/IEC 38500 to the governance of IT enabled investments
The objective of this document is to provide guidance on governance of IT enabled investments to the governing body of all forms of organizations, whether private, public or government entities, and will equally apply regardless of the size of the organization or its industry or sector. The terms “business” and “business outcome” throughout this document include all forms of organization. This document provides guidance to other parties interacting with governing bodies such as project personnel, accountants, management consultants, investment portfolio managers and governance support staff. This document also provides guidance that can be applied in the due diligence process related to business acquisitions. This document may provide guidance on the application of the principles documented in AS ISO/IEC 38500 for ranking IT enabled investments including assessing the value and risks of IT elements in the context of investment banking or as performed by investment companies. This document does not prescribe or define specific management practices required for IT enabled investments. This document is identical with, and has been reproduced from, ISO/IEC 38506:2020, Information technology — Governance of IT — Application of ISO/IEC 38500 to the governance of IT enabled investments.
Closing date for comments 28/10/2020
DR AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 Amd 1 (Committee CS-018 Safety of Children’s Toys)
Safety of toys, Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties AMD 1: Flying toys
This Amendment applies to the following elements: • Front Cover • Preface • Bibliography
The public comment period for this draft is about to expire. Closing date for comments 24/09/2020.
DR AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2019 Amd 2 (Committee CS-018 Safety of Children’s Toys )
Safety of toys, Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties AMD 2: Various
This Amendment applies to the following elements: • Front Cover • Preface • Amendment 1
The public comment period for this draft is about to expire. Closing date for comments 24/09/2020.