Specifies requirements for general purpose wedge-type sockets. It does not cover wedge-type sockets of welded construction, for special purpose applications or where installed in lift installations. Guidance on information that should be supplied with enquiries and orders and guidance on care and use is given in appendices.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee ME-025 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 17 January 2014.The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-025:Australian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Diecasting AssociationAustralian Industry GroupAustralian Maritime Safety AuthorityCrane Industry Council of AustraliaEngineers AustraliaIndependent ChairpersonNational Association of Testing Authorities AustraliaNSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and ServicesThe Institute of Quarrying AustraliaWorkCover New South WalesWorkSafe Victoria