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AS 1755-2000

AvailableSuperseded

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An Available Superseded Standard is one, which has been made available for a period of time although it has been formally superseded by another Standard. Its availability is maintained where it is referenced in legislation/regulations or in other Standards and its use should be restricted to where so referenced. No responsibility is taken by Intertek Inform as to the ongoing technical validity of such a Standard, the responsibility resting with the referencing authority.

Conveyors - Safety requirements

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Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2000

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Sets out minimum safety requirements for the design, installation and guarding of conveyor and conveyor systems both above ground and underground. It emphasizes the requirements for operational safety and protection of persons who may be exposed to risks associated with conveyors and conveyor systems. It does not apply to platform elevators, moving stairways or conveyors specifically designed for the conveyance of people.

This Standard sets out the minimum safety requirements for the design, installation and guarding of conveyors and conveyor systems. It includes requirements for users and providers of inspection, maintenance, training and implementation of safe work practices for such equipment. Particular emphasis is given to operational safety and the protection afforded to operators, maintenance personnel or other persons who may be exposed to risks to health and safety associated with conveyors or conveyor systems.This Standard includes requirements for—(a) specific locations such as hazardous areas, confined spaces and coal mines; and(b) specific types such as belt conveyors and mobile or transportable conveyors.The Standard is not intended to apply to platform elevators, moving stairways or conveyors specifically designed for the conveyance of people.A glossary of conveyor terms in provided in Appendix A.

Committee
SF-025
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 3588 6
Pages
82
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
AvailableSuperseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

First published as AS CZ15-1971.Revised and redesignated as AS 1755-1975.Second edition 1986.Third edition 2000. First published as AS CZ15-1971. Revised and redesignated as AS 1755-1975. Second edition 1986. Third edition 2000.

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