Sector Updates

Garden equipment - Safety requirements for combustion-engine-powered lawnmowers, Part 2: Pedestrian-controlled lawnmowers (ISO 5395-2:2013, MOD)

Product Designation:   AS 2657.2:2025

Abstract:   AS 2657.2:2025 adopts and modifies ISO 5395-2:2013, which specifies safety requirements and their verification for combustion-engine-powered pedestrian-controlled rotary lawnmowers and cylinder lawnmowers, including pedestrian-controlled mowers with a sulky having a seated operator (hereafter named “lawnmower”), and equipped with:(a) metallic cutting means; and/or(b) non-metallic cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally circular drive unit, where these cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting, and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of 10 J or more.

History:   Originated in Australia as AS 2657.2:2025.

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Arc welding equipment, Part 4: Periodic inspection and testing (IEC 60974-4:2016 (ED. 3.0) MOD)

Product Designation:   AS 60974.4:2025

Abstract:   AS 60974.4:2025 adopts and modifies IEC 60974 4:2016, which specifies test procedures for periodic inspection and, after repair, to ensure electrical safety.

History:   Originated in Australia AS 60974.4:2025.

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Safety of machinery, Part 3612: Conveyors - Unit handling conveyor systems (EN 619:2022, (ED. 1.0) MOD)

Product Designation:   AS/NZS 4024.3612:2025

Abstract:   AS/NZS 4024.3612:2025 identically adopts and modifies EN 619:2022, which specifies the requirements for machine design, transport, installation, commissioning, operation, adjustment, maintenance and cleaning to minimize the hazards listed in Annex F

History:   Originated in Australia in part of AS C215-1971. Previous edition part of AS 1755-2000. Jointly revised in part and redesignated as AS/NZS 4024.3612:2015. Second edition 2025.

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Good practice in reference material preparation

Product Designation:   SA/SNZ TR ISO 33402:2025

Abstract:   SA/SNZ TR ISO 33402:2025 provides general information on the key steps for the preparation of candidate matrix reference materials (RMs) including the material specification, sourcing and selection of bulk material, and the processing of the material, which are important steps for the production of matrix RMs

History:   First published as SA/SNZ TR ISO 33402:2025.

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Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use, Part 10: Mobile elevating work platforms

Product Designation:   AS 2550.10:2025

Abstract:   AS 2550.10:2025 establishes the required practices for the safe use of mobile elevating work platforms, herein referred to as MEWPs, including safe systems of work, management, planning, selection, operation and maintenance and selection of operators and auxiliary personnel

History:   First published as AS 2550.10-1994. Second edition 2006. Third edition 2025.

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Garden equipment - Safety requirements for combustion-engine-powered lawnmowers, Part 1: Terminology and common tests (ISO 5395-1:2013, MOD)

Product Designation:   AS 2657.1:2025

Abstract:   AS 2657.1:2025 adopts and modifies ISO 5395-1:2013, which specifies terminology and common test methods used for verification of safety requirements for combustion-engine-powered, walk-behind type rotary lawnmowers and cylinder lawnmowers including pedestrian-controlled (with or without sulky) (hereafter named “lawnmower”), and equipped with: (a) metallic cutting means and/or; (b) non-metallic cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally circular drive unit, where these cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting, and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of 10 J or more.

History:   Originated as part of AS 2657-1983. Second edition 1985. Revised in part and redesignated as AS 2657.1:2025.

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Withdrawals

Paints for steel structures, Part 10: Full gloss epoxy (two-pack)

Product designation:     AS 3750.10-2008

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Reconfirmations

No publications were reconfirmed during April 2025 for this Sector.

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