AS 1576.5:2021 Scaffolding, Part 5: Prefabricated trestle and trestle ladder scaffolds
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS/NZS 1576.5:1995 Scaffolding, Part 5: Prefabricated trestle and trestle ladder scaffolds
Draft Designation: DR AS 1576.5:2020After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an Australian/New Zealand Standard.
The objective of this Standard is to provide requirements for the design and operational performance of trestle scaffolds and trestle ladder scaffolds.
This edition includes the following technical changes from the previous edition:
(a) Splitheads have been removed.
(b) Design, operational and testing requirements for trestle ladder scaffolds have been included.
(c) Special duty rating and associated minimum width of working platform for trestle scaffolds has been deleted.
(d) Additional test procedures have been included in normative appendices.
The terms “normative” and “informative” are used in Standards to define the application of the appendices to which they apply. A “normative” appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an “informative” appendix is only for information and guidance.
AS 1576.5 specifies requirements the design and operational performance for trestle scaffolds and trestle ladder scaffolds. First published as AS/NZS 1576.5:1995. Second edition 2021.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Design Requirements
Section 3: Operational Requirements
Section 4: Performance Requirements
Appendix A: (Normative) Trestle Scaffold Strength Test
Appendix B: (Normative) Trestle Scaffold Stiffness Test
Appendix C: (Normative) Trestle Scaffold Lateral Stability Test
Appendix D: (Normative) Trestle Scaffold Edge Protection Tests
Appendix E: (Normative) Plank Sliding Test
Appendix F: (Normative) Trestle Ladder Plank Stiffness Test
Appendix G: (Normative) Trestle Ladder Scaffold Lateral Stability Test
Appendix H: (Normative) Trestle Ladder Scaffold Edge Protection Tests For Guardrails, Midrails And Bottom Rails
Appendix I: (Normative) Trestle Ladder Scaffold Edge Protection Test For Guardrail End Post
Appendix J: (Normative) Test Reports
Scaffolding.
BD-036
Australian Aluminium Council; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU); Australian Industry Group; Australian Steel Institute; Better Regulation Division (NSW); Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia; Engineers Australia; Hire and Rental Industry Association of Australia; Housing Industry Association; Master Builders Australia; Victorian WorkCover Authority (WorkSafe Victoria); Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
