The Scaffolding Essential Set: Your Guide to Scaffold Safety & Compliance
The Scaffolding Association Australia is proud to present the Scaffolding Essentials Set, a carefully curated collection of Australian Standards tailored for the scaffolding industry.
This set is designed to provide scaffolding businesses—whether you’re a manufacturer, importer, installer, or maintenance professional—with easy access to the critical standards necessary for safe and compliant operations.
What’s Included in the Scaffolding Essentials Set?
The Scaffolding Essentials Set offers comprehensive guidance across the scaffolding industry, including critical standards for safe training, erection, maintenance, and dismantling of scaffolding systems. It also covers provisions for compliance with AS/NZS 1576.1, widely referenced in Commonwealth and State regulations to ensure legal and safety alignment.
Included Documents:
AS/NZS 1576.1:2019 – Scaffolding, Part 1: General requirements
AS/NZS 1576.2:2016 – Scaffolding, Part 2: Couplers and accessories
AS/NZS 1576.4:2013 – Scaffolding, Part 4: Suspended scaffolding
AS 1576.5:2021 – Scaffolding, Part 5: Prefabricated trestle and trestle ladder scaffolds
AS 1576.6:2020 – Scaffolding, Part 6: Metal tube-and-coupler scaffolding – Deemed to conform to AS/NZS 1576.1
AS 1576.7 (Int):2021 – Scaffolding, Part 7: Safe use of encapsulation on scaffolding
AS 1657:2018 – Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders — Design, construction and installation
AS 4576:2020 – Guidelines for scaffolding
AS/NZS 4994.4:2018 – Temporary edge protection, Part 4: Perimeter Protection Screens
AS/NZS 4994.1:2023 – Temporary edge protection, Part 1: General requirements
AS/NZS 4994.2:2023 – Temporary edge protection, Part 2: Roof edge protection – Installation and dismantling
AS/NZS 4994.3:2023 – Temporary edge protection, Part 3: Installation and dismantling for edges other than roof edges
Why Choose the Scaffolding Essentials Set?
Curated by Experts: This set is curated by the Scaffolding Association Australia, ensuring that it includes the most relevant and up-to-date standards for the scaffolding industry.
Cost-Effective: Purchasing these 12 documents individually would cost over $2,000. With the Scaffolding Essentials Set, you gain access to all these standards for just $264.93 (with member discount) for a 1-year subscription for 2 users.
Member Discounts: SAA Members receive an additional 10% off Curated Subscriptions for Small Business Access or the Custom Subscription Service, granting you access to the standards your business requires at a discounted rate.
Flexible Access Options: Choose between the Curated Subscription Service for Small Business Access or the Custom Subscription Service to tailor your standards package based on your specific needs.
How to Access the Scaffolding Essentials Set
Visit the Standards Australia Store: Go to the Scaffolding Essentials Set page.
Select Your Subscription: Choose the subscription option that best suits your business needs.
Enter Discount Code: For SAA Members, enter the discount code available in the SAA Members Portal at checkout to receive your additional discount.
By investing in the Scaffolding Essentials Set, you’re not only ensuring compliance with Australian Standards but also demonstrating your commitment to safety and professionalism in the scaffolding industry.
