AS 4576:2020
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Guidelines for scaffolding
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| AS | 2020-08-21 | 123 |
This Standard gives practical guidance for training, 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.
Scope
This Standard gives practical guidance for training, 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. This series and AS/NZS 1577 take precedence over this Standard.
This Standard gives guidance for the general use of scaffolding, including the following items:
(a) Portable ladders used as access to platforms.
(b) Trestle scaffolds and trestle ladder scaffolds.
(c) Bracket scaffolds.
(d) Temporary stairways, landings, ramps and other access ways.
(e) Temporary catch platforms.
(f) Ropes and gin wheels.
