AS1657 – changes to Australia’s biggest fall prevention standard. October 2012
Legislative OH&S Act Framework OH&S Regulations Codes of practice Australian Standards AS 1657 – 1992 AS 1891 1 to 4 AS 4360 31 October 2012 2
Michael Tooma, Norton Rose What is “practicable”? Cost considerations .
Major changes to AS1657 • Selection of means of access • Roof access • Brittle surfaces • Platforms - landings • Equipment testing and engineering • Ladder fall protection 31 October 2012 4
Roof access • Preference for internal access • Brittle surfaces/skylights 5 � 31 October 2012
Equipment testing and engineering • Guardrail, ladders • Labelling 31 October 2012 6
Research overview, Prof David Caple • Ergonomics • Design specifications • Types of ladders 31 October 2012 7
Professor David Caple Overview (A)
Research overview 31 October 2012 9
Professor David Caple Which ladder to use (B)
Ladder types – step and rung Morwell, Vic 31 October 2012 11
l e b a e r e f r P s s Selection of means of access e L e p Rung-type y 90° t - p s e r t e ladders S d 70° d a l 60° 75° Preferred range 45° A r e a t o Stairways ays b b e e e * * 38° 38° a v o i d Preferred range e d 30° e 20° l b a r e Walkways f e r p e 10° r o M P r e f e r r e d r a n g e 0° * For twin-style rung-type ladders Old New 31 October 2012 12
Professor David Caple Transition to the top (D)
Top landing – Hand grip options � � � 31 October 2012 14
Rung/tread shapes � � 31 October 2012 15
Professor David Caple Rung and tread design (G)
Bottom tread � � 31 October 2012 17
Inter tread distances � � Carlton North, Vic 31 October 2012 18
Professor David Caple Inter rung distances (F)
Lowest rung to landing � � � Carlton North, Vic 31 October 2012 20
Landings � � 31 October 2012 21
Professor David Caple Ladder landings and fatigue (J)
Landings � � 31 October 2012 23
Harness/PPE and ladder lines 31 October 2012 24
Professor David Caple Ladder lines (K)
Ladder lines/PPE vs platforms � 26 � 31 October 2012
Michael Tooma, Norton Rose Compliance and meeting standards
An action plan • Risk based audit • Compliance based audit • Risk rate • Labelling • Register • Upgrade and replace 31 October 2012 28
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