AS 1755-2000
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Conveyors - Safety requirements
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English
06-11-2000
14-06-2024
Sets out minimum safety requirements for the design, installation and guarding of conveyor and conveyor systems both above ground and underground. It emphasizes the requirements for operational safety and protection of persons who may be exposed to risks associated with conveyors and conveyor systems. It does not apply to platform elevators, moving stairways or conveyors specifically designed for the conveyance of people.
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SF-025
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Standard
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0 7337 3588 6
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| Pages |
82
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Standards Australia
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Superseded
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This Standard sets out the minimum safety requirements for the design, installation and guarding of conveyors and conveyor systems. It includes requirements for users and providers of inspection, maintenance, training and implementation of safe work practices for such equipment. Particular emphasis is given to operational safety and the protection afforded to operators, maintenance personnel or other persons who may be exposed to risks to health and safety associated with conveyors or conveyor systems.This Standard includes requirements for—(a) specific locations such as hazardous areas, confined spaces and coal mines; and(b) specific types such as belt conveyors and mobile or transportable conveyors.The Standard is not intended to apply to platform elevators, moving stairways or conveyors specifically designed for the conveyance of people.A glossary of conveyor terms in provided in Appendix A.
First published as AS CZ15-1971.
Revised and redesignated as AS 1755-1975.
Second edition 1986.
Third edition 2000.
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