AS/NZS 4994.4:2018 Temporary edge protection, Part 4: Perimeter Protection Screens
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
The objective of this Standard is to provide requirements for designers of perimeter screens and platforms, guardrails, stairways and ladders that are permanently or temporarily attached to the perimeter screens, to reduce the risks to the safety of persons working on such platforms and to prevent objects falling from the protected perimeters of the permanent structure during construction.
Standards Australia thanks Natform Pty Limited for permission to reproduce the figure (see Figure C1) with modifications from the Natform eBrochure 2016. The figure is copyright of Natform Pty Limited. All rights reserved.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
First published as AS/NZS 4994.4:2018.Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Design Requirements
Section 3: Design And Fabrication
Section 4: Operational Requirements
Section 5: Testing
Appendix A: Perimeter Protection Screens Design Checklist
Appendix B: Perimeter Protection Screens Post-Operational Checklist
Appendix C: Illustration Of Typical Components Of Screen Installation
Temporary edge protection- Construction practices.
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Australasian Wire Industry Association; Australian Council of Trade Unions; Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; Housing Industry Association; Master Builders Australia; Master Plumbers Australia; National Edge Protection and Platform Association; Roofing Tile Association of Australia; SafeWork NSW; Scaffolding, Access and Rigging New Zealand; Site Safe New Zealand; WorkSafe Victoria.
