AS 4576:2020 Guidelines for scaffolding
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS/NZS 4576:1995 Guidelines for scaffolding
Draft Designation: DR AS 4576:2020The objective of this Standard is to provide guidance for the preparation of sites for scaffolding, and the safe selection, supply, erection, alteration, dismantling, maintenance, inspection and use of scaffolding and scaffolding equipment. It is a companion to the AS(/NZS) 1576 series of Standards.
The major changes in this edition are as follows:
(a) The format and structure of the Standard has been revised.
(b) Guidance has been added on working over water.
(c) Guidance has been added on using bay extension (hop-up) platforms and tie bars.
(d) The guidance on training has been updated and no longer covers certification of scaffolders.
(e) Clauses giving requirements for Australian and New Zealand Certificates of Competency have been deleted (now available from regulatory authorities).
(f) Requirements for suspended scaffolds have been deleted (now in AS/NZS 1576.4).
(g) Guidance on mast climbing work platforms has been deleted (now in AS 2550.16).
(h) Guidance for use of harnesses attached to scaffolding has been added.
(i) Guidance on trestle ladder scaffolds has been added.
(j) Guidance on tying of scaffolds and on working platforms has been enhanced.
The terms “normative” and “informative” are used in Standards to define the application of the appendices to which they apply. A “normative” appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an “informative” appendix is only for information and guidance.
Originated as AS/NZS 4576:1995. Revised and redesignated as AS 4576:2020.Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Training
Section 3: Hazards
Section 4: Site For Erection
Section 5: Tools And Equipment
Section 6: Planning Of Scaffolds
Section 7: General Design
Section 8: Materials
Section 9: General Construction
Section 10: Additional Guidance For Specific Types Of Scaffold
Section 11: General Use
Section 12: Inspection And Maintenance
Appendix A: (Informative) Glossary Of Terms
Appendix B: (Informative) General Loading Information
Appendix C: (Informative) Inspection Of Belts And Harnesses Checklist
Appendix D: (Informative) Inspection Of Self-Locking Anchorages Checklist
Appendix E: (Informative) Inspection Checklist
Scaffolding.
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Australian Aluminium Council; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Council of Trade Unions; Australian Industry Group; Australian Steel Institute; Better Regulation Division NSW; Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia; Engineers Australia; Hire and Rental Industry Association of Australia; Housing Industry Association; Master Builders Australia; National Scaffolding Association of Australia; WorkCover Queensland; WorkSafe Victoria.
