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AS/NZS1891:4:2025 Published – Significant changes
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AS/NZS1891:4:2025 Published – Significant changes
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I have receved fromal advice this morning that ASNZS 1891:4 has been published by AU Standards.
There is a significant change in this that businesses will need to consider.
Applicable EEA SM-EI Rules and guides will be updated in the coming weeks to reflect this change.Pictures below are reference the significant change (there are others) , and the asscociated definitions.
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Thanks for keeping us updated, Graeme.
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And knowing how slow Standards NZ can be at recognising updated content (i.e. ISO 31000, AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 2865 etc) anyone want to put a bet on how long it takes for them to acknowledge?
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Thanks Graeme. So, am I right in interpreting that this means ladder usage will require falls-protection systems to be integrated? I know Branach offer these already – unsure on other providers.
Any indication of when this will come into force in NZ?
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Craig,
Requirements for climbing of portable ladders remains unchanged from previous standards.
Biggest change relates to the requirement for additional controls when in ‘work positioning’With regards to when – Standard has been published on AU Standards website (not NZ standards yet), changes to SM-EI and applicable guide will be made within the month.
Over to individual companies to now determine their adoption strategy.Regards G
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