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This Standard adopts ISO 22846-2:2012, which provides recommendations and guidance on the use of rope access methods for work at height and expands on the fundamental principles given in AS/NZS ISO 22846.1, in conjunction with which it is intended to be used; intended for use by employers, employees and self-employed persons who use rope access methods, by those commissioning rope access work and by rope access associations.

Sets out the requirements for the design, manufacture, installation,re-positioning and dismantling of perimeter protection screens, of height 1 m and above, that are to be attached to formwork or to a permanent structure to provide edge protection for personnel and minimise falling objects during construction.

AS/NZS 4994.3:2023 specifies requirements and gives guidance for the selection and installation of edge protection conforming to AS/NZS 4994.1, for persons working near an opening in a floor, or near a platform edge or floor edge prior to the installation of the permanent walling materials.

AS/NZS 4994.2:2023 specifies requirements and give guidance for the selection, installation, use and dismantling of roof edge protection conforming to AS/NZS 4994.1. It covers temporary roof edge protection for persons working on roofs of buildings having roof slopes of not greater than 35° to the horizontal

AS/NZS 4994.1:2023 specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, installation and testing of temporary edge protection equipment used on roofs having slopes not greater than 35° to the horizontal and for other exposed edges, prior to the installation of the permanent walling materials.

Sets out requirements for the design, selection, construction and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders that are intended to provide safe access to places used by operating, inspection, maintenance and servicing personnel.

Sets out the requirements and risk control measures for ensuring the safety of those who must enter or carry out tasks associated with a confined space; contains sections dealing with planning and implementing entry to a confined space; appendices include guidance for training, risk assessment, atmospheric monitoring and sample forms and permits associated with confined space work.