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                              Everything about standards and obligations that affect you

                              Picture of Paul Dean 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                              11/02/1991 Withdrawn 06/06/2019
                              COMMENTS: Despite AS3868:1991 Earth-moving machinery, Access systems now being withdrawn we are still waiting for DRAS5237:2018 Earth-moving machinery, Access systems to be released as its replacement.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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