What is the Australian Standard for a handrail in plant-room?

The Australian Standard for a handrail in a plant-room is AS 1657:2018 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation.

This standard specifies requirements for the design, construction and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders used for industrial purposes. It does not apply to fixed ladders used for access to roofs, nor to domestic ladders.

The standard includes requirements for the materials, dimensions, construction and installation of handrails, as well as for the height of handrails, the spacing of handrail supports, and the distance between a handrail and a wall or other obstruction.

The standard also specifies requirements for the design, construction and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders, including requirements for the following:

* Loads

* Materials

* Construction

* Installation

* Inspection and testing

* Maintenance

The standard is intended to ensure that fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders are designed, constructed and installed in a manner that is safe for use.