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Everything about standards and obligations that affect you

Paul Dean : June 2019

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Everything about standards and obligations that affect you

Australian & International standards form such an important part of defining the why, how and when of managing risk.

Here we will delve into the world of standards with a specific focus on those that affect all things machinery and risk assessment. What’s new, what’s out and most importantly how it affects you and your machines.

As always, Plant Assessor customers can ask me a question regarding standards or legislative obligations anytime, simply email your question to info@assessor.com.au and they will be answered in this section of the newsletter each month.

Here are the latest developments in Australian and International standards that may affect you:

Number	Name
AS3868 Published	Earth-moving machinery, Design guide for access systems STATUS
11/02/1991	Withdrawn 06/06/2019
COMMENTS: Despite AS3868:1991 Earth-moving machinery, Access systems now being withdrawn we are still waiting for DRAS5237:2018 Earth-moving machinery, Access systems to be released as its replacement. As mentioned in previous articles this will have immediate effect on your machines. Watch this space.
AS4024.1100	Safety of machinery application guide
DRAS5327	Earth-moving machinery. Access systems
AS4024.1204	Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of Machines – Part 1: General requirements
17/06/2019	Current – supersedes 2014 version
TBC	Current – modified version of ISO2867:2011
TBC	Current – revision of AS60204.1 2005 version
DRAS4024.1701 TBC	Human body measurements – Basic human body measurements for technological design Current – revision of 2014 version
COMMENTS: DRAS4024.1204, 1701 & 1803 are no longer available on the standards website and have closed for comment. We will let you know when they are published and how, if any changes affect you and your machines.
DRAS4024.1803	Safety distances and safety gaps – Minimum gaps to prevent crushing of parts of the human body
DRAS3000.Amd1	Electrical Installations
TBC	Current – revision of 2014 version
TBC	Current – revision of 2018 version
DRAS4852.1 TBC	Variable message signs. Fixed signs Current – revision of 2009 version
COMMENTS: DRAS4852.1:2019 Variable message signs. Fixed signs. This draft standard is available on the Standards Australia shop for free, click here. This draft version was published on 07/06/2019.
DRAS4852.2	Variable message signs. Portable signs
TBC	Current – revision of 2009 version
COMMENTS: DRAS4852.2:2019 Variable message signs. Portable signs. This draft standard is available on the Standards Australia shop for free, click here. This draft version was published on 07/06/2019. Anyone is able to comment up to 09/08/2019.
DRAS5242	Cranes – Test code and procedures
TBC	Current – modified version of ISO4310:2009
COMMENTS: DRAS5242:2019 Cranes – Test code and Procedures is no longer available on the standards website and have closed for comment. We will let you know when they are published and how, if any changes affect you and your machines.

Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide general information on the subject matter. This is not intended as legal or expert advice for your specific situation. You should seek professional advice before acting or relying on the content of this information.

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