3.3 Applicable standards
3.3 Applicable standards
The following standards and guides may apply to techniques described in this document . This list is not exhaustive .
Australian / New Zealand Standards
AS / NZS ISO 22846.2:2020 Personal equipment for protection against falls - Rope access systems , Part 2 : Code of practice AS 1418.1:2002 Cranes , hoists and winches — General requirements AS 1418.17:1996 Cranes ( including hoists and winches )— Design and construction of work boxes AS 1418.5:2013 Cranes hoists and winches — Mobile cranes AS 2550 ( Series ) Cranes , hoists and winches — safe use AS 2726.1:2004 Chainsaws – Safety requirements , Part 1 : Chainsaws for general use AS 2727:1997 Chainsaws – Guide to safe working practices AS 4024.2601:2008 ( Series ) Safety of machinery AS / NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics – Hearing protectors AS / NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection AS / NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications AS / NZS 1801:1997 Occupational protective helmets AS / NZS 1891.1:2007 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices — Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS / NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices — Selection , use and maintenance AS / NZS 2153 ( Series ) Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry AS / NZS 2210.1:1994 Occupational protective footwear , Part 1 : Guide to selection , care and use AS / NZS 4453.3:1997 Protective clothing for users of hand‐held chainsaws , Part 3 : Protective leg wear AS / NZS 4488.2:1997 Industrial rope access systems — Selection , use and maintenance AS / NZS 4602:1999 High visibility safety garments
Arboricultural Minimum Industry Standards
MIS300 Safe Tree Work MIS301 Arborist Knots MIS302 Arborist Ropes MIS303 Tree Dismantling MIS304 Aerial Rescue MIS305 Tree Climbing
MIS306 Tree Inspection for Access and Work MIS307 Crane Use in Tree Work MIS308 Tree Pruning MIS309 Equipment inspection MIS314 Utility Tree Work MIS315 Chainsaw Operation and Tree Felling
Codes of Practice WorkSafe NZ , Approved Code of Practice for Cranes
Additional guidance material
SafeWork Australia ( 2016 ) Guide to managing risks of tree trimming and removal work WorkSafe Queensland ( 2015 ) Guide for tree trimming and removal work – crane access method SafeWork SA ( 2012 ) WHS Regulations ( SA ) 2012 , Regulations 220 & 221 WorkSafe Tasmania ( 2012 ) WHS Regulations ( TAS ) 2012 , Regulations 220 & 221
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