This Standard describes requirements for the nomenclature, design and development, construction and implementation, testing and commissioning, monitoring and maintenance, modification, decommissioning and disposal of Signalling earthing and surge protection in Australia. This Standard provides a whole-of-life cycle approach to safety application of signalling earthing and surge protection devices. It covers the general management requirements, design and development, construction and implementation, testing and commissioning, monitoring and maintenance, modification, decommissioning, recovery and disposal of signalling earthing and surge protection devices in Australian rail networks.