BS EN 280:2001 Mobile elevating work platforms - Design calculations - Stability criteria - Construction - Safety - Examinations and tests (AMD 15193)
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Specifies technical safety requirements and measures for all types and sizes of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) intended to move persons to working positions where they are carrying out work from the work platform (WP) with the intention that persons are getting on and off the work platform at one defined access position. Applicable before MEWPs are first put into service. Identifies the hazards arising from the use of MEWPs and describes methods for the reduction of these hazards.
Document History
Supersedes BS 7171:1989.
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