Abstract
Specifies requirements for the materials, design, manufacture and testing of harnesses, lanyards, pole straps and associated equipment including connecting devices and personal energy absorbers for industrial fall-arrest purposes.
Scope
This Standard specifies requirements for the materials, design, manufacture and testing of harnesses, lanyards, pole straps and associated equipment including connecting devices and personal energy absorbers for industrial restraint and fall-arrest purposes.
Appendices include test methods for equipment items and assemblies, and for component materials.
Application
Personal protective equipment designed exclusively for the following purposes is not covered by this Standard:
(a) Pole top rescue.
(b) Theatrical flying.
(c) Total restraint applications (see Note 2).
(d) Rescue operations.
(e) Emergency services.
NOTES:
1 Users of equipment in Items (a) and (e) are advised to ensure that it is has adequate strength to suit the usage. Equipment complying with this Standard may be appropriate for these purposes. Users are advised to check prior to such use.
2 Total restraint as referred to in Item (c) is described in AS/NZS 1891.4. For all total restraint applications users are advised to use equipment specified in this Standard for fall-arrest.
3 Fall-arrest equipment and components meeting this Standard will have been dynamically tested using a 100 kg mass. Users of greater mass are advised to consult the manufacturer.
History
First published in Australia as AS 1891-1976.
Second edition 1983.
First published in New Zealand as part of NZSS 1661-1962.
NZS 2253 first published 1969.
NZSS 1661-1962 and NZS 2253-1969 revised in part and redesignated NZS 5811.1-1981.
AS 1891-1983 and NZS 5811.1-1981 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 1891.1:1995.
Second edition 2007.