You will be required to comply with this standard if you are the manager of a mine, or the principal employer at a mine. You must ensure that any construction work is undertaken in accordance with this standard.
This Standard has multiple parts and specifies requirements for the design, construction and use of portable ladders. The four parts of the standard are:
- AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 - Portable Ladders - Metal;
- AS/NZS 1892.2:1996 - Portable Ladders - Timber;
- AS/NZS 1892.3:1996 - Portable Ladders - Reinforced Plastic; and
- AS/NZS 1892.5:2000 - Portable Ladders - Selection, safe use and care.
Please consult the Contact Officer for more information and to ascertain the level of compliance (if any) that may be required.
