BS 8620:2016:2017 Edition
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Low level work platform with one working platform with side protection for use by one person with a maximum working platform height no greater than 2.5 m. Specification
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
BSI | 2017 | 32 |
This British Standard specifies requirements for an LLWP with one working platform with side protection, for use by one person, with a maximum working platform height not greater than 2.5 m. The maximum working load of the LLWP is 150 kg.
In particular, this British Standard specifies requirements for materials, design loads, dimensions, strength and stability tests, marking and instruction manuals.
This British Standard does not cover:
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mobile access and working towers with a height from 2.5 m to 12.0 m (indoors) and from 2.5 m to 8.0 m (outdoors), in accordance with BS EN 1004;
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prefabricated tower scaffolds, in accordance with BS EN 1139-6;
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mobile elevating work platforms, in accordance with BS EN 280;
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standing step ladders with platforms and mobile ladders with platforms, conforming to BS EN 131 (all parts);
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aluminium standing step ladders with platforms, folding trestles and lightweight stagings, in accordance with BS 2037; and
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timber trestles and lightweight stagings, in accordance with BS 1129.
PDF Catalog
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8 | Figure 1 Examples of low‑level work platforms |
11 | Figure 2 �Dimensions for the clearance between the outside edge of the working platform and the inside edge of the side protection and the useable surface area of the working platform |
12 | Figure 3 Dimensions for openings in side protection |
14 | Table 1 Access dimensions |
15 | Figure 4 Dimensions for each access type |
18 | Figure 5 Examples of graphical symbols |
21 | Figure B.1 Example representations of the loads applied in the test for resistance to overturning |
23 | Figure C.1 Example of the load positions applied in the test for rigidity |
24 | Figure D.1 Example representation of the loads applied in the test for resistance to sliding |
25 | Figure E.1 �Example representation of the loads applied in the test for stability when ascending or descending an LLWP with access |
27 | Figure G.1 Example representation of the load applied in the test for working platform displacement |
29 | Figure I.1 Example representation of the load applied in the torque test for strength of access |
31 | Figure K.1 Example representations of the load applied in the test for mobility device, foot and adjustable leg retention |