AS/NZS 1892.1:1996
Portable ladders - Part 1: Metal
Specifies the minimum requirements for the design and construction of portable metal ladders rated for industrial or domestic use. It applies to single, extension, multipurpose, step and trestle ladders, representing a combination of these types. A complete range of test methods are included as Appendices. Ladder accessories such as ladder-levellers, stabilizers, stand-off devices, ladder jacks and straps are not covered.
| Get this standard | Prices exclude GST | |
|---|---|---|
| PDF ( Single user document) |
$132.30 NZD
|
|
| HardCopy |
$147.00 NZD
|
|
| Networkable PDF |
Price varies
|
|
| Online Library ( Annual subscription) |
Info
Price varies
Online Library subscription information Online library subscriptions provide a cost-effective solution for organisations of any size to access the latest standards, offering 24/7 access to a personalised catalogue. The service ensures subscribers have have the most up-to-date version of selected standards, incluing automatic updates for any amendments or versions. Pricing is dependent on the chosen standards and the number of concurrent users, with discounts applied from the standards PDF price. For customised subscriptions or further inquiries, contact the Online Library team. |
AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 PORTABLE LADDERS - METAL
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 APPLICATION
1.4 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS
1.5 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.6 DEFINITIONS
1.6.1 Articulation
1.6.2 Domestic ladder
1.6.3 Double-sided stepladder
1.6.4 Dual-purpose stepladder
1.6.5 Duty rating
1.6.6 Effective length
1.6.7 Extension ladder
1.6.8 Industrial ladder
1.6.9 Load rating
1.6.10 Maximum working length
1.6.11 Multipurpose ladder
1.6.12 Overlap
1.6.13 Platform stepladder
1.6.14 Portable metal ladder
1.6.15 Rungs and treads
1.6.16 Section
1.6.17 Single ladder
1.6.18 Single-sided stepladder
1.6.19 Special-purpose ladder
1.6.20 Stile
1.6.21 Trestle ladder
1.6.22 Top cap
1.6.23 Working surfaces
SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
2.2 RATINGS
2.2.1 Duty rating
2.2.2 Load rating
2.3 MATERIALS
2.4 QUALITY OF MANUFACTURE AND FINISH
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Sharp edges
2.4.3 Fixings
2.4.4 Welds
2.5 STILES
2.5.1 Design
2.5.2 Manufacture
2.5.3 Feet
2.6 TREADS AND RUNGS
2.6.1 Size and shape
2.6.2 Spacing
2.7 MARKING
SECTION 3 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE LADDERS
3.1 LENGTH
3.2 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
3.3 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 4 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENSION LADDERS
4.1 LENGTH
4.2 EXTENSION OF STILE ABOVE TOP RUNG
4.3 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
4.4 OVERLAP
4.5 STOPS
4.6 FITTINGS
4.6.1 General
4.6.2 Finish
4.6.3 Fixed hooks
4.6.4 Latching devices
4.6.5 Guide brackets
4.7 LIFTING DEVICES
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Load
4.7.3 Rope
4.7.4 Hauling systems
4.8 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 5 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR STEPLADDERS
5.1 LENGTH
5.2 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
5.3 BACK LEGS
5.4 SPREAD BETWEEN STILES AND BACK LEGS
5.5 BEARING AREA OF FEET
5.6 TREADS
5.7 SPREADER
5.8 TOP CAP
5.9 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 6 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRESTLE LADDERS
6.1 LENGTH
6.2 SPACING OFCROSS-BEARERS
6.3 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
6.4 SPREAD BETWEEN PAIRS OF STILES
6.5 SPREADER
6.6 HINGES
6.7 CHECK BLOCKS
6.8 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 7 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPURPOSE LADDERS
7.1 LENGTH
7.1.1 Where used as a single ladder
7.1.2 Where used as a step ladder
7.2 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
7.3 ANGLE BETWEEN STILES
7.3.1 Where used as a stepladder
7.3.2 Where used as a work platform
7.4 ARTICULATION
7.5 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 8 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER LADDERS
8.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
8.2 REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
9.1 GENERAL
9.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE AND EXTENSION LADDERS
9.2.1 Stile deflection test
9.2.2 Angular deflection test
9.2.3 Permanent set test
9.2.4 Rung torque test
9.2.5 Rung strength test
9.2.6 Rung shear test
9.2.7 Side sway test
9.2.8 Stile cantilever test
9.2.9 Foot friction test
9.2.10 Dynamic drop test
9.2.11 Ladder section twist test
9.2.12 Latching device test
9.2.13 Extension ladder fittings test
9.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STEPLADDERS AND TRESTLE LADDERS
9.3.1 Compression and foot distortion test
9.3.2 Stile bending test
9.3.3 Tread bending test
9.3.4 Tread-to-stile shear test
9.3.5 Tread torque test
9.3.6 Stability test
9.3.7 Walking test
9.3.8 Stile and back leg cantilever test
9.3.9 Dynamic drop test
9.3.10 Foot friction test
9.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI PURPOSE LADDERS
9.4.1 Stile deflection test
9.4.2 Angular deflection test
9.4.3 Permanent set test
9.4.4 Side sway test
9.4.5 Foot friction test
9.4.6 Dynamic drop test
9.4.7 Compression test
9.4.8 Stile bending test
9.4.9 Tread bending test
9.4.10 Tread-to-stile shear test
9.4.11 Tread torque test
9.4.12 Stability test
9.4.13 Walking test
9.4.14 Stile and back leg cantilever test
9.4.15 Work platform bending test
9.4.16 Cyclic joint test
9.4.17 Unlocked joint test
9.4.18 Single joint lock test
9.5 TESTS FOR LABELS
9.5.1 General
9.5.2 Tests
APPENDIX A - APPLICATION OF STANDARD BY THE AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE FOR PORTABLE METAL LADDERS
A1 APPROVED ITEM NAME (AIN)
A2 ENDORSEMENT
A3 AIN VARIATIONS FROM THIS AUSTRALIAN STANDARD
A4 ORDERING DATA
APPENDIX B - TESTS FOR LABELS
B1 PREREQUISITES FOR TESTS
B1.1 General
B1.2 Mounting
B1.3 Conditioning
B1.4 Number of samples
B2 TESTS
B2.1 Scratch resistance
B2.2 Water immersion test
B2.3 Oven ageing test
APPENDIX C - EXAMPLES OF LABELS USED FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
APPENDIX D - STILE DEFLECTION TEST
D1 SCOPE
D2 PRINCIPLE
D3 APPARATUS
D4 PROCEDURE
D5 CRITERION
APPENDIX E - ANGULAR DEFLECTION TEST
E1 SCOPE
E2 PRINCIPLE
E3 APPARATUS
E4 PROCEDURE
E5 CALCULATION
E6 CRITERION
APPENDIX F - PERMANENT SET TEST
F1 SCOPE
F2 PRINCIPLE
F3 APPARATUS
F4 PROCEDURE
F5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX G - RUNG TORQUE TEST
G1 SCOPE
G2 PRINCIPLE
G3 APPARATUS
G4 PROCEDURE
G5 CRITERION
APPENDIX H - RUNG STRENGTH TEST
H1 SCOPE
H2 PRINCIPLE
H3 APPARATUS
H4 PROCEDURE
H5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX I -RUNG SHEAR STRENGTH TEST
I1 SCOPE
I2 PRINCIPLE
I3 APPARATUS
I4 PROCEDURE
I5 CRITERION
APPENDIX J - SIDE SWAY TEST
J1 SCOPE
J2 PRINCIPLE
J3 APPARATUS
J4 PROCEDURE
J5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX K - STILE CANTILEVER TEST
K1 SCOPE
K2 PRINCIPLE
K3 APPARATUS
K4 PROCEDURE
K5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX L - FOOT FRICTION TEST
L1 SCOPE
L2 PRINCIPLE
L3 APPARATUS
L4 PROCEDURE
L5 CRITERION
APPENDIX M - DYNAMIC DROP TEST
M1 SCOPE
M2 PRINCIPLE
M3 APPARATUS
M4 PROCEDURE
M5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX N - LADDER SECTION TWIST TEST
N1 SCOPE
N2 PRINCIPLE
N3 APPARATUS
N4 PROCEDURE
N5 CRITERION
APPENDIX O - LATCHING DEVICE TEST
O1 SCOPE
O2 PRINCIPLE
O3 APPARATUS
O4 PROCEDURE
O5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX P - EXTENSION LADDER FITTINGS AND FOOT DISTORTION TEST
P1 SCOPE
P2 PRINCIPLE
P3 APPARATUS
P4 PROCEDURE
P5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX Q - LADDER COMPRESSION AND FOOT DISTORTION TEST
Q1 SCOPE
Q2 PRINCIPLE
Q3 APPARATUS
Q4 PROCEDURE
Q5 CALCULATION
Q6 CRITERIA
APPENDIX R - STILE BENDING TEST
R1 SCOPE
R2 PRINCIPLE
R3 APPARATUS
R4 PROCEDURE
R5 CALCULATION
R6 CRITERIA
APPENDIX S - TREAD BENDING TEST
S1 SCOPE
S2 PRINCIPLE
S3 APPARATUS
S4 PROCEDURE
S5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX T - TREAD-TO-STILE SHEAR TEST
T1 SCOPE
T2 PRINCIPLE
T3 APPARATUS
T4 PROCEDURE
T5 CRITERION
APPENDIX U - TREAD TORQUE TEST
U1 SCOPE
U2 PRINCIPLE
U3 APPARATUS
U4 PROCEDURE
U5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX V - STABILITY TEST
V1 SCOPE
V2 PRINCIPLE
V3 APPARATUS
V4 PROCEDURE
V5 CRITERION
APPENDIX W - WALKING TEST
W1 SCOPE
W2 PRINCIPLE
W3 APPARATUS
W4 PROCEDURE
W5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX X - STILE AND BACK LEG CANTILEVER TEST
X1 SCOPE
X2 PRINCIPLE
X3 APPARATUS
X4 PROCEDURE
X5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX Y -STEPLADDER DYNAMIC DROP TEST
Y1 SCOPE
Y2 PRINCIPLE
Y3 APPARATUS
Y4 PROCEDURE
Y5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX Z - MULTIPURPOSE WORK PLATFORM BENDING TEST
Z1 SCOPE
Z2 PRINCIPLE
Z3 APPARATUS
Z4 PROCEDURE
Z5 CRITERION
APPENDIX AA - CYCLIC JOINT TEST
AA1 SCOPE
AA2 PRINCIPLE
AA3 APPARATUS
AA4 PROCEDURE
AA5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX AB - UNLOCKED JOINT TEST
AB1 SCOPE
AB2 PRINCIPLE
AB3 APPARATUS
AB4 PROCEDURE
AB5 CRITERION
APPENDIX AC - SINGLE JOINT LOCK TEST
AC1 SCOPE
AC2 PRINCIPLE
AC3 APPARATUS
AC4 PROCEDURE
AC5 CRITERION
Previous versions
Keep me up-to-date
Sign up to receive updates when there are changes to this standard
References
Structural steel welding - welding of steel structures (AS 1554.1-1991)
Related Information
Best practice guidelines for working on roofs
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 13 Publications
Citation context:AS (sic) 1892.1: Portable ladders, metal
Unsafe Goods (Multipurpose Ladders) Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014 - Revoked
Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment - Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery
Section: Explanatroy Note: Acceptable documentation
Citation context:Acceptable documentation will usually consist of: (a) a certificate of compliance with AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 Portable ladders that sets out... ... (b) a statement that the multipurpose ladder complies with AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 Portable ladders that sets out...
Best practice guidelines for working on roofs
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.2
Citation context:People using ladders should be trained and instructed in the selection and safe use of ladders. Ladders should be regularly inspected and well maintained to ensure they are safe to use. In a workplace, a ladder should meet the standard AS/NZS 1892.1: Portable ladders – Part 1: Metal.
Unsafe Goods (Multipurpose Ladders) Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014 - Revoked
Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment - Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery
Section: Schedule 1
Citation context:For the purposes of clause 6 of Unsafe Goods (Multipurpose Ladders) Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014, Schedule 1 modifies the tests described in AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 Portable ladders.
Guide To Health And Safety In The Timber Processing Industry
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 1.4 Good practice for safe access
Citation context:Ladders: ... Being the most widely used ladder in the industry, it’s likely that your workplace uses stepladders. Stepladders must be robust and must meet the requirements of the standardAS/NZS 1892.1:1996 : Portable ladders – metal.
A Guide For Safe Working Practices In The New Zealand Theatre & Entertainment Industry
Ministry: Entertainment Technology NZ
Section: LADDERS
Citation context:Relevant Legislation and Documents: ASNZS 1892 .1-.5 Portable metal ladders...
Approved Code Of Practice For Safety And Health In Forest Operations (2012)
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 4.4.1
Citation context:Ladders shall comply with either: AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 Portable ladders, or ...
Unsafe Goods (Multipurpose Ladders) Notice 2012 - Revoked
Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment - Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery
Section: 6
Citation context:The following are unsafe goods: Any new multipurpose ladder which does not fully comply with Section 2, Section 7 and all other applicable parts of AS/NZS 1892 Portable ladders. NOTE: Markings, as specified in AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 clause 2.7(a) must indicate the New Zealand importer or manufacturer.
Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand
Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 1.2.1.1
Citation context:Relevant standards are those related to… …This includes but is not limited to the following: ...AS/NZS 1892.1 Portable ladders-Metal...
Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand
Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 1.2.3.3 Trestles and tripods
Citation context:Special requirements: 1. The design and construction of steel trestles needs to be to a recognised standard. Refer to AS/NZS 1892.1 Section 6 Particular requirements for trestle ladders …
Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand
Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 9.1.1
Citation context:Table 15 contains a general list of applicable relevant standards a number of which have been consulted in the preparation of the BPG. Additional information on particular standards and specific referencing are contained at various points throughout this
Unsafe Goods (Multipurpose Ladders) Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014 - Revoked
Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment - Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery
Section: 6
Citation context:New multipurpose ladders which do not comply with the tests described in AS/NZS1892.1:1996 Portable ladders, as modified by Schedule 1 of this notice, are unsafe goods.
Good Practice Guidelines: Health and Safety at Opencast Mines, Alluvial Mines and Quarries
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 22
Citation context:AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 Portable ladders – Part 1: Metal
Excavation safety - Good practice guidelines
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Appendix E
Citation context:Referenced as AS/NZS 1892 Portable ladders (series)
Similar Standards
-
AS/NZS 1576.1:2019
Scaffolding - Part 1: General requirements
-
AS/NZS 1576.2:2016
Scaffolding - Part 2: Couplers and accessories -
AS/NZS 1576.3:2015
Scaffolding - Part 3: Prefabricated and tube-and-coupler scaffolding -
AS/NZS 1576.4:2013
Scaffolding - Part 4: Suspended scaffolding
AS/NZS 1892.1:1996 PORTABLE LADDERS - METAL
PREFACE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.3 APPLICATION
1.4 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS
1.5 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.6 DEFINITIONS
1.6.1 Articulation
1.6.2 Domestic ladder
1.6.3 Double-sided stepladder
1.6.4 Dual-purpose stepladder
1.6.5 Duty rating
1.6.6 Effective length
1.6.7 Extension ladder
1.6.8 Industrial ladder
1.6.9 Load rating
1.6.10 Maximum working length
1.6.11 Multipurpose ladder
1.6.12 Overlap
1.6.13 Platform stepladder
1.6.14 Portable metal ladder
1.6.15 Rungs and treads
1.6.16 Section
1.6.17 Single ladder
1.6.18 Single-sided stepladder
1.6.19 Special-purpose ladder
1.6.20 Stile
1.6.21 Trestle ladder
1.6.22 Top cap
1.6.23 Working surfaces
SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
2.2 RATINGS
2.2.1 Duty rating
2.2.2 Load rating
2.3 MATERIALS
2.4 QUALITY OF MANUFACTURE AND FINISH
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Sharp edges
2.4.3 Fixings
2.4.4 Welds
2.5 STILES
2.5.1 Design
2.5.2 Manufacture
2.5.3 Feet
2.6 TREADS AND RUNGS
2.6.1 Size and shape
2.6.2 Spacing
2.7 MARKING
SECTION 3 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE LADDERS
3.1 LENGTH
3.2 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
3.3 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 4 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENSION LADDERS
4.1 LENGTH
4.2 EXTENSION OF STILE ABOVE TOP RUNG
4.3 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
4.4 OVERLAP
4.5 STOPS
4.6 FITTINGS
4.6.1 General
4.6.2 Finish
4.6.3 Fixed hooks
4.6.4 Latching devices
4.6.5 Guide brackets
4.7 LIFTING DEVICES
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Load
4.7.3 Rope
4.7.4 Hauling systems
4.8 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 5 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR STEPLADDERS
5.1 LENGTH
5.2 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
5.3 BACK LEGS
5.4 SPREAD BETWEEN STILES AND BACK LEGS
5.5 BEARING AREA OF FEET
5.6 TREADS
5.7 SPREADER
5.8 TOP CAP
5.9 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 6 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRESTLE LADDERS
6.1 LENGTH
6.2 SPACING OFCROSS-BEARERS
6.3 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
6.4 SPREAD BETWEEN PAIRS OF STILES
6.5 SPREADER
6.6 HINGES
6.7 CHECK BLOCKS
6.8 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 7 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPURPOSE LADDERS
7.1 LENGTH
7.1.1 Where used as a single ladder
7.1.2 Where used as a step ladder
7.2 DISTANCE BETWEEN STILES
7.3 ANGLE BETWEEN STILES
7.3.1 Where used as a stepladder
7.3.2 Where used as a work platform
7.4 ARTICULATION
7.5 PERFORMANCE
SECTION 8 PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER LADDERS
8.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
8.2 REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 9 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
9.1 GENERAL
9.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE AND EXTENSION LADDERS
9.2.1 Stile deflection test
9.2.2 Angular deflection test
9.2.3 Permanent set test
9.2.4 Rung torque test
9.2.5 Rung strength test
9.2.6 Rung shear test
9.2.7 Side sway test
9.2.8 Stile cantilever test
9.2.9 Foot friction test
9.2.10 Dynamic drop test
9.2.11 Ladder section twist test
9.2.12 Latching device test
9.2.13 Extension ladder fittings test
9.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STEPLADDERS AND TRESTLE LADDERS
9.3.1 Compression and foot distortion test
9.3.2 Stile bending test
9.3.3 Tread bending test
9.3.4 Tread-to-stile shear test
9.3.5 Tread torque test
9.3.6 Stability test
9.3.7 Walking test
9.3.8 Stile and back leg cantilever test
9.3.9 Dynamic drop test
9.3.10 Foot friction test
9.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI PURPOSE LADDERS
9.4.1 Stile deflection test
9.4.2 Angular deflection test
9.4.3 Permanent set test
9.4.4 Side sway test
9.4.5 Foot friction test
9.4.6 Dynamic drop test
9.4.7 Compression test
9.4.8 Stile bending test
9.4.9 Tread bending test
9.4.10 Tread-to-stile shear test
9.4.11 Tread torque test
9.4.12 Stability test
9.4.13 Walking test
9.4.14 Stile and back leg cantilever test
9.4.15 Work platform bending test
9.4.16 Cyclic joint test
9.4.17 Unlocked joint test
9.4.18 Single joint lock test
9.5 TESTS FOR LABELS
9.5.1 General
9.5.2 Tests
APPENDIX A - APPLICATION OF STANDARD BY THE AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE FOR PORTABLE METAL LADDERS
A1 APPROVED ITEM NAME (AIN)
A2 ENDORSEMENT
A3 AIN VARIATIONS FROM THIS AUSTRALIAN STANDARD
A4 ORDERING DATA
APPENDIX B - TESTS FOR LABELS
B1 PREREQUISITES FOR TESTS
B1.1 General
B1.2 Mounting
B1.3 Conditioning
B1.4 Number of samples
B2 TESTS
B2.1 Scratch resistance
B2.2 Water immersion test
B2.3 Oven ageing test
APPENDIX C - EXAMPLES OF LABELS USED FOR ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
APPENDIX D - STILE DEFLECTION TEST
D1 SCOPE
D2 PRINCIPLE
D3 APPARATUS
D4 PROCEDURE
D5 CRITERION
APPENDIX E - ANGULAR DEFLECTION TEST
E1 SCOPE
E2 PRINCIPLE
E3 APPARATUS
E4 PROCEDURE
E5 CALCULATION
E6 CRITERION
APPENDIX F - PERMANENT SET TEST
F1 SCOPE
F2 PRINCIPLE
F3 APPARATUS
F4 PROCEDURE
F5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX G - RUNG TORQUE TEST
G1 SCOPE
G2 PRINCIPLE
G3 APPARATUS
G4 PROCEDURE
G5 CRITERION
APPENDIX H - RUNG STRENGTH TEST
H1 SCOPE
H2 PRINCIPLE
H3 APPARATUS
H4 PROCEDURE
H5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX I -RUNG SHEAR STRENGTH TEST
I1 SCOPE
I2 PRINCIPLE
I3 APPARATUS
I4 PROCEDURE
I5 CRITERION
APPENDIX J - SIDE SWAY TEST
J1 SCOPE
J2 PRINCIPLE
J3 APPARATUS
J4 PROCEDURE
J5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX K - STILE CANTILEVER TEST
K1 SCOPE
K2 PRINCIPLE
K3 APPARATUS
K4 PROCEDURE
K5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX L - FOOT FRICTION TEST
L1 SCOPE
L2 PRINCIPLE
L3 APPARATUS
L4 PROCEDURE
L5 CRITERION
APPENDIX M - DYNAMIC DROP TEST
M1 SCOPE
M2 PRINCIPLE
M3 APPARATUS
M4 PROCEDURE
M5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX N - LADDER SECTION TWIST TEST
N1 SCOPE
N2 PRINCIPLE
N3 APPARATUS
N4 PROCEDURE
N5 CRITERION
APPENDIX O - LATCHING DEVICE TEST
O1 SCOPE
O2 PRINCIPLE
O3 APPARATUS
O4 PROCEDURE
O5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX P - EXTENSION LADDER FITTINGS AND FOOT DISTORTION TEST
P1 SCOPE
P2 PRINCIPLE
P3 APPARATUS
P4 PROCEDURE
P5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX Q - LADDER COMPRESSION AND FOOT DISTORTION TEST
Q1 SCOPE
Q2 PRINCIPLE
Q3 APPARATUS
Q4 PROCEDURE
Q5 CALCULATION
Q6 CRITERIA
APPENDIX R - STILE BENDING TEST
R1 SCOPE
R2 PRINCIPLE
R3 APPARATUS
R4 PROCEDURE
R5 CALCULATION
R6 CRITERIA
APPENDIX S - TREAD BENDING TEST
S1 SCOPE
S2 PRINCIPLE
S3 APPARATUS
S4 PROCEDURE
S5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX T - TREAD-TO-STILE SHEAR TEST
T1 SCOPE
T2 PRINCIPLE
T3 APPARATUS
T4 PROCEDURE
T5 CRITERION
APPENDIX U - TREAD TORQUE TEST
U1 SCOPE
U2 PRINCIPLE
U3 APPARATUS
U4 PROCEDURE
U5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX V - STABILITY TEST
V1 SCOPE
V2 PRINCIPLE
V3 APPARATUS
V4 PROCEDURE
V5 CRITERION
APPENDIX W - WALKING TEST
W1 SCOPE
W2 PRINCIPLE
W3 APPARATUS
W4 PROCEDURE
W5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX X - STILE AND BACK LEG CANTILEVER TEST
X1 SCOPE
X2 PRINCIPLE
X3 APPARATUS
X4 PROCEDURE
X5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX Y -STEPLADDER DYNAMIC DROP TEST
Y1 SCOPE
Y2 PRINCIPLE
Y3 APPARATUS
Y4 PROCEDURE
Y5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX Z - MULTIPURPOSE WORK PLATFORM BENDING TEST
Z1 SCOPE
Z2 PRINCIPLE
Z3 APPARATUS
Z4 PROCEDURE
Z5 CRITERION
APPENDIX AA - CYCLIC JOINT TEST
AA1 SCOPE
AA2 PRINCIPLE
AA3 APPARATUS
AA4 PROCEDURE
AA5 CRITERIA
APPENDIX AB - UNLOCKED JOINT TEST
AB1 SCOPE
AB2 PRINCIPLE
AB3 APPARATUS
AB4 PROCEDURE
AB5 CRITERION
APPENDIX AC - SINGLE JOINT LOCK TEST
AC1 SCOPE
AC2 PRINCIPLE
AC3 APPARATUS
AC4 PROCEDURE
AC5 CRITERION
Previous versions
AS/NZS 1892.1:1996
Online Library subscription information
Online library subscriptions provide a cost-effective solution for organisations of any size to access the latest standards, offering 24/7 access to a personalised catalogue. The service ensures subscribers have have the most up-to-date version of selected standards, incluing automatic updates for any amendments or versions. Pricing is dependent on the chosen standards and the number of concurrent users, with discounts applied from the standards PDF price. For customised subscriptions or further inquiries, contact the Online Library team.