Specifies requirements, additional to those in AS 1418.1, for special purpose appliances of the general platform hoist and tip truck hoisting system types. Application, design, controls, performance, components, testing, marking, operation and maintenance are covered. Appendices provide guidance on information to be supplied with enquiry, order, tender or request for hire, statutory approval, commissioning, inspecting and operation, and use of platform hoists.

AS 1418.8-1989

Cranes (including hoists and winches) (known as the SAA Crane Code), Part 8: Special purpose appliances