Australian standard
AS/NZS 1891: industrial fall arrest systems
Standards Australia publishes the AS/NZS 1891 series covering industrial fall arrest systems and devices, in several parts including one on selection, use and maintenance. Height safety listings cite it for harnesses, lanyards and related equipment.
What is AS/NZS 1891?
AS/NZS 1891 is the Australian and New Zealand standard series for industrial fall arrest systems and devices, published by Standards Australia. Harnesses, lanyards, anchorages and related height safety equipment name it, and one part of the series covers selection, use and maintenance.
AS/NZS 1891 is the Australian and New Zealand standard series for industrial fall arrest systems and devices, covering harnesses, lanyards and the other components of a height safety system.
Which products does it apply to?
2 guides on this hub cite AS/NZS 1891, across ppe and protective equipment, height safety equipment.
| Marking on the listing | What it indicates | How it appears in these guides |
|---|---|---|
| Harnesses | Full body harness listings | Named on height safety listings here |
| Lanyards and energy absorbers | Connecting components | Named on height safety listings here |
| AS/NZS 1891.4 | Selection, use and maintenance | The part named on some listings |
Guides that cite AS/NZS 1891
Frequently asked questions
Is buying a certified harness enough for working at height?
No. A fall arrest system needs a rated anchorage, the right connectors, enough clearance below the worker, trained users and a rescue plan. Product certification covers the equipment only. The rest comes from your height safety procedure and competent training.
How often does a harness need inspecting?
Harnesses need a user check before every use and a documented inspection by a competent person at the interval set by the manufacturer and your procedure. Any harness involved in a fall is withdrawn from service. Guides on this hub do not set inspection intervals.
Does a harness expire?
Manufacturers state a service life for webbing products, and ultraviolet exposure, chemicals, heat and abrasion all shorten it. Check the label and the manufacturer instructions for the specific harness, and retire it when either the date or the condition says so.
What this page is not
This page explains how AS/NZS 1891 is used in product listings. It is not the standard, and it does not reproduce its text. Compliance decisions should reference the published standard and your own workplace risk assessment.
- Standards Australia, AS/NZS 1891
- The product listings on donerightsafety.com.au that name this designation