WAHA Activity News
Australian Standards Update
The SF015 Committee of Standards Australia is continuing to meet to review the AS/NZS 1891 Series of Standards. As previously advised, work requires to be completed on the manufacturing and testing standards – now being split in to 5 sections as detailed below:
Part 1 – Harnesses
Part 2 – Horizontal Lifeline & Rail Systems
Part 3 – Fall Arrest Devices
Part 5 – Lanyard Assemblies
Part 6 – Ancillary Equipment
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