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Sets out requirements for an occupational health and safety management system. The requirements may be used for auditing and certification purposes. The requirements follow the guidelines set out in AS/NZS 4804:2001. In this joint revision the terms 'hazard/risk assessment' and 'control of hazards/risks' are used to accommodate the different terminology used in each country to describe similar elements of the systematic management of occupational health and safety.

Specifies product requirements for the purpose of quality control in manufacture and the performance requirements in application of particleboard flooring intended to be installed in accordance with AS 1860. These requirements were originally covered in AS/NZS 1859.1:1997.

This Standard sets out the safety and physical requirements for light-transmitting screens and curtains intended to provide protection against hazardous radiation generated during welding processes, while simultaneously affording visual contact with the working position.

Sets out the minimum requirements for the design, construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical and airconditioning systems for fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings. Five specific methods of smoke control are defined and the appropriate requirements specified for each. This Standard does not include requirements for smoke control systems utilizing exhaust from above the hot layer. The Standard does not include requirements for maintenance of smoke control systems.

Provides requirements for various cleaning techniques and recommendations for the establishment of maintenance programs for carpets in residential and commercial situations to achieve maximum appearance retention and wear life, and to minimize possible hazards to health from poorly maintained carpets. Also provides requirements for cleaning chemicals to cover their known effects on new generation carpets, requirements for vacuum cleaner filtration, and recommendations for disposal of extracted cleaning wastes. Includes a useful guide to stain removal.

Specifies particular safety requirements for approval and test purposes. It is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3350.1:1994. This Standard is technically equivalent to and reproduced from IEC 335-2-61:1992.

Gives guidance on the selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in areas where combustible dusts are or may be present, in quantities which could lead to a fire or explosion hazard.

Sets out design and operational requirements for scaffolding, except trestle scaffolding, portable ladder intended to be used as working platforms and elevating working platforms.

Specifies structural property, marking and physical requirements for mechanically stress-graded timber. Physical requirements are given for strength considerations as well as for utility considerations.

Specifies requirements for couplers and accessories for scaffolding complying with AS/NZS 1576.3 and AS/NZS 1576.6.