This Standard specifies requirements for the safe use of guided storing and retrieving appliances as defined in AS 2549. It includes sections on planning, selection, erection and dismantling, inspection, testing, operation, maintenance and logbooks. The appendices provide an example of an inspection and testing certificate, and a typical logbook format. It is intended for use with AS 2550.1 and AS 1418.6 which specifies the design requirements for such appliances.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee ME-005 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 26 April 2018.The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-005:Australian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Industry GroupAustralian Institute for Non-Destructive TestingBureau of Steel Manufacturers of AustraliaCrane Association of New ZealandCrane Industry Council of AustraliaDepartment of Justice and Attorney General (QLD)Elevating Work Platform Association of AustraliaEngineers AustraliaInstitution of Professional Engineers New ZealandNSW Department of Industry , Skills and Regional DevelopmentSafeWork NSWTransport for NSWWorkSafe Division - Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) WAWorksafe New ZealandWorkSafe Victoria