Customer Support: 131 242

  • There are no items in your cart
We noticed you’re not on the correct regional site. Switch to our AMERICAS site for the best experience.
Dismiss alert

AS/NZS 1891.2:2001

Current
Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Horizontal lifeline and rail systems
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

20-03-2001

Preview

1 - AS/NZS 1891.2:2001 INDUSTRIAL FALL-ARREST SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - HORIZONTAL LIFELINE AND RAIL SYSTEMS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.3.1 Competent person
7 - 1.3.2 Configuration
7 - 1.3.3 End anchorage
7 - 1.3.4 Flexible line
7 - 1.3.5 Horizontal lifeline system
7 - 1.3.6 Horizontal life rail system
7 - 1.3.7 Intermediate anchorage
7 - 1.3.8 Line energy absorber
7 - 1.3.9 Mobile attachment device
8 - 1.4 SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
8 - 1.5 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
8 - 1.6 LOADING OF LINES IN SERVICE
9 - SECTION 2 HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
9 - 2.1 PERSONAL FALL-ARREST EQUIPMENT
9 - 2.2 METAL COMPONENTS-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
9 - 2.2.1 General
9 - 2.2.2 Finish
9 - 2.2.3 Corrosion protection
9 - 2.3 FLEXIBLE LINES AND LINE TERMINATIONS
9 - 2.3.1 Material and construction requirements
11 - 2.3.2 Strength requirements
11 - 2.4 LINE TERMINATION FITTINGS
11 - 2.4.1 Line termination hardware
11 - 2.4.2 Line energy absorbers
12 - 2.5 LINE ANCHORAGES
12 - 2.5.1 End anchorage hardware
12 - 2.5.2 Intermediate anchorage hardware
12 - 2.5.3 Drilled-in anchorages
12 - 2.6 MOBILE ATTACHMENT DEVICES
15 - SECTION 3 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
15 - 3.1 HORIZONTAL LIFE RAILS
15 - 3.2 HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEMS
15 - 3.2.1 Design requirements
15 - 3.2.2 Performance requirements
17 - SECTION 4 SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
17 - 4.1 GENERAL
17 - 4.2 PROPRIETARY SYSTEMS
17 - 4.3 PRESCRIBED CONFIGURATION SYSTEM
17 - 4.4 RIGID SYSTEMS
18 - SECTION 5 INSTRUCTIONS AND MARKING
18 - 5.1 GENERAL
18 - 5.2 SYSTEMS SUPPLIED IN KIT FORM
18 - 5.2.1 Instructions for use
19 - 5.2.2 Marking
19 - 5.3 INSTALLED SYSTEMS
20 - 5.4 SYSTEM INFORMATION PLATES
21 - APPENDIX A - STATIC TEST FOR HORIZONTAL LIFELINES AND TERMINATIONS, TERMINAL FITTINGS AND MOBILE ATTACHMENT DEVICES
21 - A1 SCOPE
21 - A2 PRINCIPLE
21 - A3 APPARATUS
21 - A4 TEST SPECIMENS
22 - A5 CONDITIONING OF TEXTILE SPECIMENS
22 - A6 PROCEDURE
22 - A6.1 Items other than line energy absorbers
22 - A6.2 Line energy absorbers
22 - A7 REPORT
23 - APPENDIX B - STATIC PROOF LOAD TEST FOR HORIZONTAL LIFE RAILS
23 - B1 SCOPE
23 - B2 PRINCIPLE
23 - B3 APPARATUS
23 - B4 PROCEDURE
24 - B5 REPORT
25 - APPENDIX C - GUIDANCE ON THE SELECTION OF A DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE TEST CONFIGURATION
26 - APPENDIX D - DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE TEST FOR HORIZONTAL LIFELINES
26 - D1 SCOPE
26 - D2 PRINCIPLE
26 - D3 APPARATUS
27 - D4 TEST CONFIGURATION
27 - D5 TEST SPECIMENS
27 - D6 PROCEDURE
27 - D7 REPORT
28 - APPENDIX E - STATIC STRENGTH TEST FOR HORIZONTAL LIFELINES
28 - E1 SCOPE
28 - E2 PRINCIPLE
28 - E3 APPARATUS
28 - E4 TEST SPECIMEN
28 - E5 PROCEDURE
28 - E6 REPORT

Specifies design and performance requirements for systems and associated component hardware for horizontal lifelines and rails used for fall-arrest purposes. The Standard covers systems using either rigid rails or flexible lines. Test methods are given in appendices.

This Standard specifies design and performance requirements for systems and associated component hardware for horizontal lifelines and rails used for fall-arrest purposes. The Standard covers systems using either rigid rails or flexible lines. Test methods are given in Appendices.NOTE: Prescribed configurations for horizontal lifelines which are deemed to comply with this Standard are specified in AS/NZS 1891.2 Supplement 1.

Committee
SF-015
DevelopmentNote
Standard has been given Pending Revision status.
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 3762 5
Pages
23
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.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

First published as AS/NZS 1891.2(Int):1998.Revised and designated in part as AS/NZS 1891.2:2001. Originated as AS/NZS 1891.2(Int):1998. Revised and designated in part as AS/NZS 1891.2:2001.

AS 1231-2000 Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Anodic oxidation coatings
AS 1891.3-1992 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Fall-arrest devices
AS 1380.1-1998 Fibre-rope slings - Product specification
AS 1790-1984 Electroplated coatings - Cadmium on iron or steel
AS 2317-1998 Collared eyebolts
AS 4142.2-1993 Fibre ropes Three-strand hawser-laid and eight-strand plaited
AS 1897-1976 Electroplated coatings on threaded components (metric coarse series)
AS 2319-1984 Rigging screws and turnbuckles
AS 4397-1996 Electroplated coatings of zinc on steel fasteners with imperial threads
AS 1192-1982 Electroplated coatings - Nickel and chromium
AS 4142.3-1993 Fibre ropes Man-made fibre rope for static life rescue lines
AS 2001.1-1995 Methods of test for textiles Conditioning procedures
AS 4036-1992 Corrosion of metal - Dissimilar metals in contact in seawater
AS 1789-1984 Electroplated coatings - Zinc on iron or steel
AS 2741-1992 Shackles
AS 4497.1-1997 Roundslings - Synthetic fibre - Product specification
AS 1214-1983 Hot-dip galvanized coatings on threaded fasteners (ISO metric coarse thread series)
AS/NZS 1891.1:1995 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Safety belts and harnesses
AS 3775-1990 Chain slings - Grade T
AS/NZS 1891.3:1997 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Fall-arrest devices
AS 1353.1-1997 Flat synthetic-webbing slings Product specification (Reconfirmed 2014)
AS 3569-1989 Steel wire ropes
AS 2193-1978 Methods for calibration and grading of force-measuring systems of testing machines
AS 1666.1-1995 Wire-rope slings - Product specification
AS/NZS 4680:1999 Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on fabricated ferrous articles

AS/NZS 5532:2013 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at height
AS 1657-2013 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
AS/NZS 7000:2016 Overhead line design
AS/NZS 4677:2010 Steel utility services poles
AS 1418.1-2002 Cranes, hoists and winches General requirements
AS 3533.3-2003 Amusement rides and devices In-service inspection (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Selection, use and maintenance
AS/NZS 1891.1:2007 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Harnesses and ancillary equipment
AS 4024.3101-2008 Safety of machinery Materials cutting - Milling machines (including boring machines) - Safety requirements (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 2809.1:2020 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods General requirements for all road tank vehicles
HB 331-2012 Overhead line design
AS/NZS 5070.2:2008 Siting and operation of radiocommunications facilities Guidelines for siting of radiocommunications facilities: VHF, UHF and SHF (Reconfirmed 2019)
AS 2550.20-2005 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use Self-erecting tower cranes
AS 1892.5:2020 Portable ladders Selection, safe use and care
AS/NZS 7000:2010 Overhead line design - Detailed procedures
AS 2067:2016 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
AS 1418.6-2004 Cranes, hoists and winches Guided storing and retrieving appliances (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1657:2018 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
AS 2550.10-2006 Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use Mobile elevating work platforms

View more information
$113.50
Including GST where applicable

Access your standards online with a subscription

Features

  • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.

  • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.

  • Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.

Need help?
Call us on 131 242, then click here to start a Screen Sharing session
so we can help right away! Learn more