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AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

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Australia and New Zealand
vAS/NZS 1891.4:2009 incorporating Amendment No. 1 (published 4 June 2021; referenced documents only); current as at 2026-09-30
8 domains
26 controls

Australian and New Zealand Standard on selecting, using and maintaining harness-based fall-arrest systems: fall type classification, 6 kN arrest force, compatibility, rescue planning, restraint technique, training and competency, moveable platforms, anchorage strengths and certification, harnesses, lanyards, fall-arrest devices, horizontal lifelines, fall clearance and inspection.

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AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance is a compliance framework from Australia and New Zealand with 8 domains and 26 controls. The largest domains are Section 2: General requirements for selection and safe use – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance (12 controls), Section 3: Anchorages – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance (3 controls), Section 4: Harnesses, lanyards, pole straps and fittings – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance (3 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (8)

Section 1: Scope and general – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

2 controls
Controls in the Section 1: Scope and general – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 2 controls
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as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::1.21.2 Principles: fall-arrest rated securing, 6 kN maximum arrest force, body support and front attachment
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::1.61.6 Hierarchy of control and hazard-based selection

Section 2: General requirements for selection and safe use – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

12 controls
Controls in the Section 2: General requirements for selection and safe use – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 12 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.1.12.1.1 System and equipment selection: investigation before purchase
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.1.22.1.2 Effects on the wearer: full-body harness and 6 kN maximum force
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.1.32.1.3 Compatibility of components and systems
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.1.4-2.1.52.1.4 and 2.1.5 Adverse environments and hazardous work tasks
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.1.62.1.6 Rescue and first aid planning
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.2.12.2.1 General requirements for safe use of fall-arrest equipment
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.2.112.2.11 Training, competency and records
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.2.2-2.2.42.2.2 to 2.2.4 Pendulum effect, falls over sharp edges and fragile surfaces
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.2.52.2.5 Restraint technique
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.2.62.2.6 Working on slopes and work positioning
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.2.8-2.2.102.2.8 to 2.2.10 Degradation, labels and signs, and equipment combinations
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::2.32.3 Fall protection on moveable platforms (building maintenance units, swing stages, boom EWPs)

Section 3: Anchorages – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

3 controls
Controls in the Section 3: Anchorages – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 3 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::3.1.13.1.1 Anchorage selection and strength (Table 3.1)
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::3.1.23.1.2 Single-point anchorages for direct connection of personal equipment
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::3.23.2 Safe use of anchorages, including diversion anchorages and anchorage signage

Section 4: Harnesses, lanyards, pole straps and fittings – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

3 controls
Controls in the Section 4: Harnesses, lanyards, pole straps and fittings – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 3 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::4.14.1 Designation and selection of harnesses
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::4.24.2 Designation and selection of lanyards, pole straps and related equipment
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::4.34.3 Safe use of harness, lanyard and pole strap systems

Section 5: Fall-arrest devices – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

1 controls
Controls in the Section 5: Fall-arrest devices – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 1 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::55.1 and 5.2 Fall-arrest devices: designation, selection and safe use

Section 6: Horizontal lifelines and rails – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

1 controls
Controls in the Section 6: Horizontal lifelines and rails – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 1 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::66.1 to 6.3 Horizontal lifelines and rails: types, selection and safe use

Section 9: Inspection, maintenance and storage – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

3 controls
Controls in the Section 9: Inspection, maintenance and storage – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 3 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::9.1-9.39.1 to 9.3 Inspection: operator inspection and regular scheduled periodic inspection
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::9.4-9.69.4 to 9.6 Inspection on entry or re-entry into service, after a fall or defect, and life-expired equipment
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::9.7-9.109.7 to 9.10 Ropes and slings, storage and transport, maintenance and equipment records

Sections 7 and 8: Fall clearance and free-fall distance – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance

1 controls
Controls in the Sections 7 and 8: Fall clearance and free-fall distance – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance domain of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance — 1 controls
CodeTitle
as-nzs-1891-4-2009-industrial-fall-arrest-systems-and-devices-selection-use-and-maintenance::7-87 and 8 Fall clearance and free-fall distance

What is AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance and who does it apply to?

AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance is a compliance framework from Australia and New Zealand with 8 domains and 26 controls. Australian and New Zealand Standard on selecting, using and maintaining harness-based fall-arrest systems: fall type classification, 6 kN arrest force, compatibility, rescue planning, restraint technique, training and competency, moveable platforms, anchorage strengths and certification, harnesses, lanyards, fall-arrest devices, horizontal lifelines, fall clearance and inspection. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance actually require?

AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance has 26 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Section 2: General requirements for selection and safe use – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance (12 controls), Section 3: Anchorages – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance (3 controls), Section 4: Harnesses, lanyards, pole straps and fittings – AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial Fall-Arrest Systems and Devices - Selection, Use and Maintenance do I already cover?

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