DR AS/NZS 1418.10 Cranes, hoists and winches, Part 10: Mobile elevating work platforms

Overview

We are consulting on a proposed amendment to the existing joint Australian/New Zealand standard. The proposed amendment was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ME-005 Cranes.

What is AS/NZS 1418.10 about? 

AS/NZS 1418.10 specifies requirements for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in general and, in addition, those intended for specific applications such as use near live electrical conductors or operation in orchards where specific design requirements are necessary to address the risks associated with the intended use. It does not apply to passenger and goods lifts, hoists, fixed elevating work platforms, suspended scaffolding or mast climbing platforms.

The objective of this document is to specify requirements for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in general and, in addition, those intended for specific applications such as use near live electrical conductors or operation in orchards where specific design requirements are necessary to address the risks associated with the intended use. Additional requirements are also specified for portable MEWPs.

In the preparation of this document, cognizance was taken of ISO 16368, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms—Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements and Test Methods.

The major changes in this edition are as follows:

(a) Clause 2.1.6 now includes the limit states method for determining structural capacity of the MEWP as an alternative to the permissible stress method.
(b) Clause 3.6.3.1.4 now includes platform deflection criteria to determine the stability of Group A MEWPs rated for 1 person indoor use.
(c) Clause 2.6 now includes a normative reference to AS 5247 (ISO 21455 MOD) for operator controls, actuation, displacement, location and method of operation.

Consultation draft

Please find below the consultation draft to view.

DZ AS/NZS 1418.10:2023

Important to note

All submissions need to go through this portal. There is no option to upload separate files during the submission process. Documents with submissions sent to Standards New Zealand separately will not be considered by the committee.  

Please kindly note this public comment draft is for New Zealand consultation, and New Zealand stakeholders only. This draft was previously released for Australian consultation through Standards Australia. Any comments received from stakeholders outside of New Zealand will be marked for future work, unless previously resolved.