scope:

This Standard sets out the minimum lifecycle safety requirements for conveyor systems. This Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with other conveyor Standards in the AS 4024 series (i.e. AS/NZS 4024.3611, AS/NZS 4024.3612 and AS/NZS 4024.3614) by all persons that design/modify, manufacture, supply, install, commission, operate, maintain or dismantle conveyor systems.

The conveyor Standards are not intended to apply to platform elevators, moving stairways or conveyors specifically designed for the conveyance of people. They do not apply to materials hoists, conveying material by fluids (e.g. slurries). This Standard does not cover disposal.

NOTES:

1 The conveyor Standards (AS/NZS 4024.3610, AS/NZS 4024.3611, AS/NZS 4024.3612 and AS/NZS 4024.3614) apply the principles set out in the AS 4024.1 series of Standards to conveyor systems.

2 Alternative risk controls based on risk assessment may be used, provided that the risk reduction achieved by the alternatives is at least equivalent to that provided by the requirements given in this Standard.

3 The committee intends to add a Standard to this series that will address screw conveyors.