AS 1418.2-1997

Abstract

Specifies the requirements for manually operated chain hoists, power-operated hoists, power-operated wire rope hoists, scaffolding hoists, creeper winches, manually operated drum winches, power-operated drum winches and trolleys, as defined in AS 2549. It is complementary to AS 1418.1 and also proposes the application, design, electrical and pneumatic controls, performance testing, marking, certificates, operation and maintenance requirements for such equipment.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for serial hoists and winches.

It is complementary to AS 1418.1, but the requirements given herein take precedence over corresponding requirements in that Standard.

The requirements for the safe use of serial hoists and winches are given in AS 2550.1.

General Product Information

Published
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If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
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ISBN
Committee	ME-005
Supersedes	DR 95311 AS 1418.2-1990