AS 1576.

41991

Australian StandardR

Scaffolding Part 4: Suspended scaffolding

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee BD/36, Scaffolding. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 20 August 1991 and published on 7 October 1991.

The following interests are represented on Committee BD/36: A.C.T. Administration, Office of City Management Aluminium Development Council Australian Federation of Construction Contractors Confederation of Australian Industry Department of Industrial Affairs, Qld Department of Labour and Industry, Tas. Department of Labour, S.A. Department of Labour, Vic. Department of Occupational Health Safety and Welfare, W.A. Master Builders Construction and Housing Association, Australia Metal Trades Industry Association of Australia National Association of Scaffolding and Formwork Contractors Workcover Authority, N.S.W. Work Health Authority, N.T.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

Review of Australian Standards. To keep abreast of progress in industry, Australian Standards are subject to periodic review and are kept up to date by the issue of amendments or new editions as necessary. It is important therefore that Standards users ensure that they are in possession of the latest edition, and any amendments thereto. Full details of all Australian Standards and related publications will be found in the Standards Australia Catalogue of Publications; this information is supplemented each month by the magazine The Australian Standard, which subscribing members receive, and which gives details of new publications, new editions and amendments, and of withdrawn Standards. Suggestions for improvements to Australian Standards, addressed to the head office of Standards Australia, are welcomed. Notification of any inaccuracy or ambiguity found in an Australian Standard should be made without delay in order that the matter may be investigated and appropriate action taken.

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 90080.

AS 1576.41991

Australian StandardR

Scaffolding Part 4: Suspended scaffolding

First published as AS 1576.41991. Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001 Incorporating: Amdt 11992

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) 1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140
ISBN 0 7262 7102 0

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee on Scaffolding. It is one of a series of four Standards which collectively supersede and amalgamate AS 15751974, Tubes, couplers and accessories used in metal scaffolding and AS 15761974, SAA Metal Scaffolding Code which will be withdrawn on 30 June 1992.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

E Copyright STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Users of Standards are reminded that copyright subsists in all Standards Australia publications and software. Except where the Copyright Act allows and except where provided for below no publications or software produced by Standards Australia may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system in any form or transmitted by any means without prior permission in writing from Standards Australia. Permission may be conditional on an appropriate royalty payment. Requests for permission and information on commercial software royalties should be directed to the head office of Standards Australia. Standards Australia will permit up to 10 percent of the technical content pages of a Standard to be copied for use exclusively inhouse by purchasers of the Standard without payment of a royalty or advice to Standards Australia. Standards Australia will also permit the inclusion of its copyright material in computer software programs for no royalty payment provided such programs are used exclusively inhouse by the creators of the programs. Care should be taken to ensure that material used is from the current edition of the Standard and that it is updated whenever the Standard is amended or revised. The number and date of the Standard should therefore be clearly identified. The use of material in print form or in computer software programs to be used commercially, with or without payment, or in commercial contracts is subject to the payment of a royalty. This policy may be varied by Standards Australia at any time.

CONTENTS
Page SECTION 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 SCOPE AND GENERAL 4 4 4

SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DESCRIPTION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDING

SECTION 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SYSTEM OF ATTACHMENT TO STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT CAPABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUSPENSION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TYPES OF CRADLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

8 8 8 8 8

SECTION 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

STEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALUMINIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAFFOLD TUBES AND COUPLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUSPENSION AND SECONDARY ROPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCAFFOLDING HOISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COUNTERWEIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STRUCTURAL PLYWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TROLLEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

SECTION 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GROUPING OF LIVE LOADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKING LOAD LIMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STRENGTH OF SUPPORTING STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOADLIMITING DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VERTICAL SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROPE TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STABILITY OF CANTILEVER SUSPENSION RIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRADLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUSPENSION AND SECONDARY ROPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUSPENSION RIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUSPENSION RIG COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12

SECTION 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELECTRICAL CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 14 14 14

AS 1576.41991

STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Australian Standard Scaffolding Part 4: Suspended scaffolding SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE This Standard sets out requirements for the materials, and design, of suspended scaffolding including the supporting structure. This Standard does not cover building maintenance units. This Standard is to be read in conjunction with AS 1576.1. 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 1170 SAA Loading Code 1170.1 Part 1: Dead and live loads and load combinations 1170.2 Part 2: Wind loads 1418 SAA Crane Code 1418.1 Part 1: General requirements 1418.2 Part 2: Serial hoists and winches 1444 Wrought alloy steels Standard and hardenability (H) series 1538 SAA Cold-formed Steel Structures Code 1554 SAA Structural Steel Welding Code 1576 Scaffolding 1576.1 Part 1: General requirements 1576.2 Part 2: Couplers and accessories 1576.3 Part 3: Prefabricated and tube-and-coupler scaffolding 1577 Solid timber scaffold planks 1578 Laminated timber scaffold planks 1594 Hot-rolled steel flat products 1664 SAA Aluminium Structures Code 1665 SAA Aluminium Welding Code 1720 Timber structures 1720.1 Part 1: Design methods 1734 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Flat sheet, coiled sheet and plate 1866 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Extruded rod, bar, solid and hollow shapes 1867 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Drawn tubes 1874 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Ingots and castings 2269 Structural plywood 2317 Collared eyebolts 3190 Approval and test specification Residual current devices (current operated earth leakage devices) 3569 Steel wire ropes 3678 Hot-rolled structural steel plates, floorplates and slabs 3679 Hot-rolled structural steel bars and sections 4100 SAA Steel Structures Code 1.3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 1576.1 and those below apply. 1.3.1 Articulated cradle a cradle of several sections hinged together enabling workers to walk from one section to another (see Figure 1.2). 1.3.2 Bay length the distance between any two longitudinally adjacent support points on a cradle measured horizontally. 1.3.3 Boatswains chair a special purpose cradle comprising a seat. 1.3.4 Counterweight a weight or series of weights used to counterbalance the forces on the suspension rig against overturning.
COPYRIGHT

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

AS 1576.41991

1.3.5 Cradle that portion of the assembly incorporating a suspended platform. 1.3.6 Double rope suspension system a method of suspending a cradle using two hoists and two suspension ropes at each support point. 1.3.7 Fixed cradle a cradle which does not traverse horizontally but which is capable of being raised and lowered. 1.3.8 Fulcrum point the point of pivoting nearest to the outside edge of the suspension rig about which the balancing moments of the suspension rig are calculated. 1.3.9 Inboard portion of the suspension rig that portion of the suspension rig which is on the inside of the fulcrum point (see Figure 1.1). 1.3.10 Individual cradle a cradle of one bay length (see Figure 1.3). 1.3.11 Lever arm the distance between the fulcrum point and the centre of gravity of the suspension rig including any counterweights.
NOTE: The projection length is the length which is used in the calculation of moments for stability.

1.3.12 Load-limiting device a device that limits the lifting capacity of a scaffold hoist to a specific load below the stalling load of the motor. 1.3.13 Maximum total suspended load the maximum force which can be imposed on the suspension rig including the working load limit on the platform, the self-weight of the platform and the suspension and safety ropes together with any portion of the means of suspension and the rope tensions, and any extra force resulting from the operation of the equipment and environmental loads. 1.3.14 Needle a continuous structural member that extends from the suspension point to the extreme inboard end of the supporting structure. 1.3.15 Outboard portion of the suspension rig that portion of the suspension rig which is on the outside of the fulcrum point (see Figure 1.1). 1.3.16 Prefabricated platforms a framed assembly of one bay length, incorporating a walking surface, which is capable of connecting to its support structure in such a way as not to be inadvertently dislodged. One or more prefabricated platform units can be used side-by-side and end-to-end to form a working platform. 1.3.17 Projection length the horizontal distance between the fulcrum point and the suspension point.
NOTE: The projection length is the length which is used in the calculation of moments for stability.

1.3.18 Scaffolding hoist a lifting appliance manually operated or power-operated through which the suspension rope passes. 1.3.19 Working load limit the working load limit is the maximum live load which may be placed on the cradle per bay. 1.3.20 Protective device a device which will arrest the descent and support a cradle or boatswains chair in the event of the failure of the suspension rope or the scaffolding hoist.
NOTE: A protective device may also prevent an overspeed descent.

1.3.21 Secondary rope rope not normally carrying the weight of a cradle and the imposed load, but rigged for use with a protective device. 1.3.22 Single-rope suspension system a method of suspending a cradle using one hoist and a single suspension rope at each support point. 1.3.23 Stop the attachment at or near the end of a rail or track or at an intermediate point to prevent further traversing of the cradle. 1.3.24 Suspension-mounted hoist a scaffolding hoist which is mounted on the suspension rig or trolley track with one end of the rope attached to the cradle. 1.3.25 Suspension gear the assembly which joins the cradle to the suspension rig. 1.3.26 Suspension point that point where the suspension rope is connected to the suspension rig. 1.3.27 Suspension rig that portion of the structure (including the trolley track) mounted at a level higher than the cradle to support and position the cradle. 1.3.28 Suspension ropes ropes carrying the weight of the cradle and the imposed load. 1.3.29 Travelling or traversing cradle a cradle capable of being moved horizontally. 1.3.30 Traversing moving laterally across the face of the building in a cradle. 1.3.31 Traversing ropes ropes rigged for the purpose of traversing the cradle, but not carrying the weight of it. 1.3.32 Traversing suspension rig a suspension rig mounted on wheels or castors and supporting a cradle. 1.3.33 Trolley a wheeled mechanism intended to support a serial hoist and capable of travelling along a suspended track. 1.3.34 Trolley track the suspended rail which supports and guides trolleys in traversing installations. 1.3.35 Work cage a cradle which is supported by a single suspension rope.
COPYRIGHT

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

AS 1576.41991

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

FIGURE 1.1 TYPICAL SUSPENSION RIGS

COPYRIGHT

AS 1576.41991

FIGURE 1.2 TYPICAL ARTICULATED CRADLE

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

FIGURE 1.3 TYPICAL INDIVIDUAL CRADLE

COPYRIGHT

AS 1576.41991

SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDING

2.1 GENERAL Suspended scaffolding is described according to the system of attachment to the structure, the horizontal movement of the cradle, the suspension system, and the type of cradle. 2.2 SYSTEM OF ATTACHMENT TO STRUCTURE The system of attachment to the structure may be one of the following: (a) Systems which rely on counterweights for their stability. (b) Systems which are secured to the building or structure. (c) A combination of systems specified in Items (a) and (b). 2.3 (a) (b) (c) HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT CAPABILITY The horizontal movement capability may be one of the following: Fixed. Traversing cradle. Traversing suspension rig.

2.4 SUSPENSION SYSTEM The suspension system may be one of the following: (a) Hoist reeling where the hoist reels the wire rope on to a drum within the hoist. (b) Hoist climbing where the hoist climbs up the wire rope leaving the tail end of the rope hanging or reeled onto a separate device below the hoist. 2.5 TYPES OF CRADLES The cradles may be one of the following (see Figure 2.1): (a) Articulated cradle The working area can be a single deck or several decks beneath each other. (b) Individual cradle This type can have a single deck or several decks beneath each other. (c) Boatswains chair. (d) Work cage.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

COPYRIGHT

AS 1576.41991

FIGURE 2.1 TYPES OF CRADLE

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

COPYRIGHT

AS 1576.41991

10

SECTION 3 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

3.1 STEEL Steel components shall be manufactured from steel complying with AS 1444, AS 1594, AS 3678, or AS 3679, as appropriate. 3.2 ALUMINIUM Aluminium components shall be manufactured from aluminium complying with AS 1734, AS 1866, AS 1867, or AS 1874, as appropriate. 3.3 SCAFFOLD TUBES AND COUPLERS 3.3.1 Tube Steel and aluminium tube shall comply with AS 1576.3. 3.3.2 Couplers and accessories Couplers and accessories shall comply with AS 1576.2. 3.4 SUSPENSION AND SECONDARY ROPES Suspension and secondary ropes shall comply with AS 3569. 3.5 SCAFFOLDING HOISTS Scaffolding hoists shall comply with AS 1418.2. 3.6 COUNTERWEIGHTS Counterweight material shall be durable, such that the weight shall remain constant under working conditions. Bags of sand or similar material shall not be used. The mass of the counterweight, in kilograms, shall be marked on it. 3.7 STRUCTURAL PLYWOOD Structural plywood shall comply with AS 2269. 3.8 TROLLEYS Trolleys shall comply with AS 1418.2 and the following requirements: (a) Where intended for use with a cradle, the trolley shall be designed to incorporate a space bar. (b) The working load limit shall be the greater of (i) the maximum rope tension; and (ii) 5 kN.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

COPYRIGHT

11

AS 1576.41991

SECTION 4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 GENERAL The design of structural members and components shall comply with the relevant requirements of the following Standards: AS 1170.1, AS 1170.2, AS 1418, AS 1538, AS 1554, AS 1664, AS 1665, AS 1720.1 and AS 4100. The design shall take account of: (a) Wind sail conditions created by a weather cover, safety screening, or other sheeting material attached to a scaffold. (b) The need for overhead and side protection for the occupants. 4.2 GROUPING OF LIVE LOADS The design of all parts of the installation shall take account of the possible grouping of the live loads at one end of the cradle. 4.3 WORKING LOAD LIMIT The working load limit shall be not less than light duty loading in accordance with AS 1576.1. The working load limit, in kilograms, shall be marked on the cradle in each bay, in a place where it is clearly visible. 4.4 STRENGTH OF SUPPORTING STRUCTURE The structure supporting the suspended scaffold system shall be able to sustain the maximum total suspension load. For mobile systems, this requirement applies to all positions of its travel. Where spreaders or pads are used to distribute a load on a roof or parapet, the material shall be such that a proper distribution of the load is achieved, and that the spreader or pad will not adversely deteriorate in the working environment. 4.5 LOAD-LIMITING DEVICE Electrically powered scaffolding hoists shall have a device to limit the lifting capacity of the hoist to a maximum 1.25 times the rating of such hoist. 4.6 VERTICAL SPEED The vertical speed of any suspended scaffold shall not exceed 12 m/min. 4.7 ROPE TENSION Rope tension for electrically powered scaffolding hoists is the summation of the load which is limited by the load-limiting device in Clause 4.5, the gravitational load of the suspension rope and any tensioning weight. Rope tension for other than electrically powered scaffolding hoists shall be the summation of (a) the self weight of the suspension rope and any tensioning weight; (b) the self weight of the scaffolding hoist and any secondary rope device; (c) that portion of the self weight of the cradle acting on the rope (or the self weight of the boatswains chair); and (d) the rated live load for the cradle taking into account grouping of live loads or the rated live load of the boatswains chair. 4.8 STABILITY OF CANTILEVER SUSPENSION RIG 4.8.1 General Stability of a cantilever suspension rig against overturning shall be by counterweights or anchorage. 4.8.2 Determination of stability Factors in the determination of stability shall include the following: (a) Three times the rope tension from Clause 4.7. (b) The grouping of suspension ropes relative to attachment points. (c) The outboard portion of the suspension rig and any attached traversing track. (d) The inboard portion of the suspension rig including counterweights if used. 4.8.3 Lateral stability The suspension rig and cantilevers, and traversing track if used, shall have adequate lateral strength or be adequately braced against lateral sway in the longitudinal direction.
NOTE: The forces producing lateral sway include wind forces, surge fr om braking, and the applied force fr om tr aversing lines.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

For a wire rope braced suspension rig, the restraining wire ropes shall be so angled in plan, or supplemented by additional angled wire ropes or other means that lateral stability in both directions is achieved. 4.8.4 Counterweights Counterweights shall be fixed to the suspension rig in such a way as to prevent their dislodgement under all expected conditions of operation of the equipment. 4.8.5 Suspension anchorage points Suspension anchorage points shall take into account the nature of the material into which the anchor is fastened. Drilled-in anchors, whether expanding or chemical type, shall not be used in an anchorage system to resist a tensile (pull-out) force. Bolts used in an anchorage system shall be fitted with locknuts.

COPYRIGHT

AS 1576.41991

12

4.9 CRADLE 4.9.1 Width The width of the platform shall be not less than 450 mm. 4.9.2 End extensions End extensions to the cradle shall be limited in length to that allowed by the cradle design. 4.9.3 Decking The decking of the platform shall have a surface that does not become slippery under expected working conditions. It shall be fixed so that it cannot be accidentally displaced. Except to the extent necessary for drainage, the decking shall be closely boarded, planked, or plated. A prefabricated platform shall comply with the performance requirements of AS 1576.3. Scaffold planks if used for decking shall comply with AS 1577 or AS 1578. 4.9.4 Guardrails, midrail, and toeboards Guardrails, midrails and toeboards shall be designed in accordance with AS 1576.1 and fitted to the perimeter of the platform. Where the cradle is tied to the building and the building forms a barrier at that level, the inner guardrails may be removed provided they are not an integral component of the cradle design. 4.9.5 Suspension link The design of the link used to attach the hoist to the cradle shall take into account any forces resulting from out of level of the cradle in any direction. 4.9.6 Buffers Where face wall rollers or buffers are used, they shall be attached to the cradle, and visible to the operator. 4.9.7 Articulated cradles Articulated cradles shall be designed to take into account the configurations and resulting loads. The hinged area shall be designed to minimize gaps in the decking, guardrails and toeboards. 4.9.8 Other shapes Various shaped cradles may be used, and such configurations shall be specifically designed and special attention paid to the required suspension rig. 4.9.9 Boatswains chair The scaffolding hoist fitted to a boatswains chair shall be capable of being manually operated by the user, in a safe manner, in an emergency or power failure. 4.10 ROPE Fibre ropes shall not be used for the lifting or suspension of scaffolding, but may be used for traversing. Steel wire rope of a construction other than that recommended by the scaffolding hoist manufacturer shall not be used with such a hoist.
NOTE: Galvanizing of steel wire rope is recommended.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

4.11 SUSPENSION AND SECONDARY ROPES Suspension and secondary ropes each shall be terminated at the rig end with a thimble eye splice, or ferrule secured eye termination or other rope coupling device which does not damage the rope and gives a strength of not less than 80% of the breaking load of the rope. The rope shall hang freely from the suspension rig by an eye which complies with AS 2317 and shall not be reeved through the eye. Rope bullet end termination shall be suitable for its purposes and finished to prevent overlaying. Where appropriate, the tail end of the rope shall be fitted with a suitable rope clamping device to prevent the rope passing through the hoist. The rope shall be long enough so that the system does not run out of rope. A secondary rope shall have a strength of not less than the relevant suspension rope. 4.12 SUSPENSION RIG The fulcrum point for static suspension rig is shown in Figure 1.1. The fulcrum point for a mobile suspension rig is the centre-line of the front wheel. Adequate means shall be provided to ensure that the suspension system shall not slip off the end of the needle. 4.13 SUSPENSION RIG COMPONENTS 4.13.1 Trolley track Suspension from a scaffold coupler designed for joining tubes is not permitted. Stops shall be attached to the trolley track using a positive method (e.g. nut and bolt). Friction stops shall not be used. 4.13.2 Parapet clamps Parapet clamps shall be used only where the parapet has adequate strength.
NOTE: Parapet clamps should not be used on bri ck parapets.

4.13.3 Pulleys Where a wire rope passes over pulleys or around drums other than in winches and climbing devices, such pulleys or drums shall have pitch circle diameters in accordance with AS 1418.1. Guide pulleys external to the winch or climbing device shall have pitch circle diameters in accordance with AS 1418.1.

COPYRIGHT

13

AS 1576.41991

4.13.4 Protective device A protective device shall be provided for each scaffolding hoist. The protective device shall operate on the suspension rope above the scaffolding hoist or on a secondary rope. A protective device shall comply with the following requirements: (a) The device shall be designed to withstand the greatest of the following: (i) The combined loading of the working load limit and mass of the equipment in motion. (ii) The inertial-effect loading of the combined loading of maximum working load limit and mass of the equipment in motion resulting from the operation of the protective device under free-fall stopping conditions for the rate of deceleration determined by rational analysis, without stressing any component in excess of 75% of its yield stress. (iii) The inertial-effect loading of the combined loading of the working load limit and mass of the equipment in motion due to the operation of the protective device under overspeed stopping conditions for the rate of deceleration determined by rational analysis without stressing any component in excess of 75% of its yield stress. (b) Means shall be provided to deactivate the device. (c) The device shall be mounted in such a way that the stability of the cradle is not adversely affected when the device is activated. 4.13.5 Secondary rope A secondary rope, where fitted, shall be independently attached to the suspension rig.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

COPYRIGHT

AS 1576.41991

14

SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS

5.1 GENERAL Electrical equipment and controls shall comply with AS 1418.2 and the requirements of this Section. 5.2 CONTROL BOX Where a central control box is fitted, the main supply cable shall be plugged into the box. From this box separate yokes shall lead to the winches. The central control box, if fitted, shall include the following features: (a) Socket-outlets for winches. (b) An emergency stop button. (c) A power-on light. (d) A Type I or Type II residual current device complying with AS 3190. The control box shall be fully enclosed, lockable, shatterproof and weatherproof. It shall be removable for safety and security but at the same time shall be securely attached to the guardrails of the cradle on the side away from the building face when in use. 5.3 CONTROLS The hoists shall be operated at the hoist, from a central control box, or by the use of pendant controls within the cradle in accordance with AS 1418.1. All operating buttons and levers shall be of the spring-loaded dead-man type. The electrical control system shall be designed so that any electrical failure or malfunction would cause the system to fail to safety. Protection shall also be provided against phase reversal in 3-phase systems. 5.4 ELECTRICAL CABLES Electrical cables shall comply with the following requirements: (a) Electrical cables shall be purpose designed. (b) Cables shall only be suspended from a device that does not damage the core wires. A built-in thimble is one form of such device.

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001

COPYRIGHT

Accessed by Clough Engineering on 05 Sep 2001