You can search for either the standard number, or the keywords that appear in the standard’s title.
For example, the standard AS 4381 Single-use face masks for use in health care could be retrieved by:
Document number through entering 4381 and clicking on Search, or;
Keyword in title through entering mask and clicking on Search
Hint: click on Search within subscription only to find only items available in full-text.
Click on the Filters box on the right-hand side of the Document title/ keyword search bar to construct a more complex search with several different search criteria; for example: document status (current, withdrawn), ISBN or publication date range.
Click on Tools in the top-right of the screen and select Subject- ICS Search.
This is a guided search option in which you can select the broad subject area that matches your topic and then follow the links to the sub-categories. It can be a useful way to identify further standards you may not be aware of in that particular subject area.
To view more detailed information about a standard when looking at a search result, select the title of the standard.
Often included is:
To view or download a document, you will need to register for an individual user account. Instructions can be found in the document below.
From 30 April 2021, accessing Australian standards will require Acrobat Reader and the FileOpen plugin (available in the Software Center for ITS-maintained computers). Further information:
Click on the View Document icon, follow the steps to sign in or register, then click on Open Document to display, or Save File to download.
Limits to use - Please view the full Conditions of Use in SAI Global.
You may:
QuickSearch and Power Search screens have search help available, more technical help and troubleshooting tips can be found via the Online help link, from the left hand menu.
The StandardsWatch facility keeps you up to date with changes in standards. Users can create an account to receive a customised e-mail news service regarding nominated standards, or subject areas.
Please select the Subscription logout from the left-hand menu when you have finished.
You will be automatically logged out if the database has been idle for 20 minutes; if this happens, you will need to log in again to continue.