Deviating from them would need to be justified if an incident was examined in court.
Roof access ladders australian standards.
Australian roof safety and access are the market leading installers of height safety roof access and roof safety systems all around australia.
Katt rung roof access ladder systems.
And also the australian building code since may 2015 this has regulatory status are ladders being used safely.
Document reasons for any deviation in a risk assessment reviewing the likelihood and consequence of a fall while comparing the cost of safe and compliant control measures versus the cost of injury.
Australian standard as 1657 ladders platforms walkways guardrailing is referenced in the code.
Prominent ohs lawyer and author michael tooma says that although the standards are not legally binding they do influence australian courts in the event of a prosecution.
Roof access careful planning and using the correct method and suitable equipment to access roofs will reduce the risk of falls when working on a roof.
The performance benchmarks for the safety of roof anchors are two australian standards.
Whether its a new or existing building we work closely with builders facility managers and commercial property owners to ensure compliance to all regulations codes and standards but more importantly.
Fixed ladders must comply with the requirements of the most up to date relevant australian standard.
Methods for providing roof access include.
All products are designed specifically to meet and exceed australian safety standards.
As nzs 1891 and as nzs 5532.
As1657 fixed platforms walkways stairways and ladders design construction and installation.
Scaffold access towers stair towers industrial grade secured ladders and roof access hatches.
Sayfa roof access ladders offer the highest level of fall protection and height safety available.