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Transportation

DRAFT STANDARDS FOR COMMENT

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DR AS/NZS 1754 Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles (Revision of AS/NZS 1754:2004)

Specifies requirements for restraining devices for child occupants of passenger cars and their derivatives. Public comment on this draft closes on 28 August 2009.

DR AS/NZS 3629.1 Methods of testing child restraints – Part 1: Dynamic testing (Revision of AS/NZS 3629.1:2004)

Sets out the method for determining the dynamic performance of a child restraint system.
Public comment on this draft closes on 28 August 2009

DR AS/NZS 3629.7 Methods of testing child restraints – Part 7: Test for suitability of seat belt length

Sets out the method to determine the length of seat belt required to install a child restraint and compares this length with the minimum length required by AS/NZS 2596:2003. Public comment on this draft closes on 28 August 2009.

DR AS/NZS 3629.8 Methods of testing child restraints – Part 8: Test for suitability of seat profile

This test is to ensure that Type F child restraints will fit into most cars and that the seat belt buckle is accessible for engagement of the tongue. Public comment on this draft closes on 28 August 2009.

DR AS/NZS 3629.9 Methods of testing child restraints – Part 9: Test for length of seating surface on a booster seat

Sets out the test method for determining the included angle between the upper and lower leg of a test dummy sitting on a Type E or Type F booster seat. Public comment on this draft closes on 28 August 2009.

 
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STANDARD IN DEVELOPMENT

Transportation of dangerous goods

Committee: P5433 A1
Project Manager: Bruce Taylor
Estimated Publication Date: May 2010
Comments: Work is underway to update NZS 5433:2007 with the latest changes published by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNRTDG). A committee of technical experts has been established to oversee and advise on the necessary changes. The first meeting of the committee took place on 29 and 30 July 2009. An amended draft is planned for release for public comment in September 2009.

 
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