AS 1418.16-1997
AS 1418.16-1997
Cranes (including hoists and winches) Mast climbing work platforms
Standards Australia
Abstract
Specifies the design requirements for mast climbing work platforms as defined in AS 2549-1996. It does not apply to mobile elevating work platforms, builders hoists or suspended access equipment. Sections are included on loads and stability, design, mechanism, electrical systems, controls, data marking, manuals and the type tests and production tests required. Appendices give guidance on typical hazards and the special requirements relative to multi-level work platforms.
Scope
This Standard specifies the design requirements for mast climbing work platforms (MCWP) as defined in Clause 1.4. This Standard does not include mobile elevating work platforms, builders' hoists or suspended access equipments.
NOTE: Guidance on the safe use of MCWPs is given in AS 2550.1 and AS 2550.16.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn. |
| Committee | ME-005 |
| Supersedes |
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