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Sector Updates
Mining
The following information covers activity in this sector for last month, if any, and includes activities involving international participation, recent publications, and withdrawals or reconfirmations of publications.
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Recent Publications
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 4: Requirements for backhoe loaders (ISO 20474-4:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.4:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.4:2025 adopts and modifies ISO 20474 4:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to wheeled and crawler backhoe loaders as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023. It is intended to be used in conjunction with AS 20474.1:2025, which specifies general safety requirements common to two or more earth-moving machine families
History: First published as AS 20474.4:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 12: Requirements for cable excavators (ISO 20474-12:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.12:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.12:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 12:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to cable excavators as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023
History: First published as AS 20474.12:2025.
Electrical equipment in mines and quarries
Product Designation: AS/NZS 5368:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 5368:2025 sets out requirements and recommendations for the design, installation, and operation of electrical equipment in mines and quarries to ensure the safety of persons, livestock and property, and the proper functioning of plant.
History: Originated as AS/NZS 3007:2013, AS/NZS 4871.1:2012, AS/NZS 4871.2:2010, AS/NZS 4871.3:2010, AS/NZS 4871.4:2010, AS/NZS 4871.5:2010 and AS/NZS 4871.6:2013. Jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS/NZS 5368:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 8: Requirements for graders (ISO 20474-8:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.8:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.8:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 8:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to graders as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023
History: First published as AS 20474.8:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Fire prevention guidance
Product Designation: AS ISO 13649:2025
Abstract: AS ISO 13649:2025 identically adopts ISO 13649:2024, which provides guidance on protective measures for consideration in fire risk reduction through machine design and operation and maintenance instructions for earth-moving machinery, as defined in ISO 6165, during their intended use
History: First published as AS ISO 13649:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 1: General requirements (ISO 20474-1:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.1:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.1:2025 adopts and modifies ISO 20474 1:2017, which specifies the general safety requirements for earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165. It is also applicable to machine attachments and to derivative machinery
History: First published as AS 20474.1:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 5: Requirements for hydraulic excavators (ISO 20474-5:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.5:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.5:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 5:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to hydraulic excavators as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023.
History: First published as AS 20474.5:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 3: Requirements for loaders (ISO 20474-3:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.3:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.3:2025 adopts and modifies ISO 20474 3:2017, which specifies the appropriate technical measures for eliminating or reducing risks arising from relevant hazards, hazardous situations or events during commissioning, operation and maintenance
History: First published as AS 20474.3:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 7: Requirements for scrapers (ISO 20474-7:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.7:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.7:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 7:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to wheeled scrapers and crawler scrapers, excepting towed scrapers, as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023
History: First published as AS 20474.7:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 9: Requirements for pipelayers (ISO 20474-9:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.9:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.9:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 9:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to pipelayers as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023.
History: First published as AS 20474.9:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 6: Requirements for dumpers (ISO 20474-6:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.6:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.6:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 6:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to wheeled and crawler dumpers as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023, including compact dumpers with seated or standing operator.
History: First published as AS 20474.6:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 2: Requirements for dozers (ISO 20474-2:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.2:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.2:2025 adopts and modifies ISO 20474 2:2017, which give the safety requirements specific to wheeled dozers and crawler dozers as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023 as well as for the rear-mounted winches on dozers. It is intended to be used in conjunction with AS 20474.1:2025, which specifies general safety requirements common to two or more earth-moving machine families.
History: First published as AS 20474.2:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 10: Requirements for trenchers (ISO 20474-10:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.10:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.10:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 10:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to trenchers as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023
History: First published as AS 20474.10:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 15: Requirements for compact tool carriers (ISO 20474-15:2019, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.15:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.15:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 15:2019, which specifies the safety requirements specific to compact tool carriers
History: First published as AS 20474.15:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 13: Requirements for rollers (ISO 20474-13:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.13:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.13:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 13:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to rollers as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023
History: First published as AS 20474.13:2025.
Earth-moving machinery - Safety, Part 11: Requirements for landfill compactors (ISO 20474-11:2017, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 20474.11:2025
Abstract: AS 20474.11:2025 identically adopts and modifies ISO 20474 11:2017, which specifies the safety requirements specific to landfill compactors as defined in AS ISO 6165:2023
History: First published as AS 20474.11:2025.