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BS 6037-1:2017

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Planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment. Code of practice Suspended access equipment
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

18-10-2017

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Identifying hazards and taking preventative action
5 Planning and exchange of information
6 Health and safety
7 Attachment of the suspended access equipment
   to the building
8 Track system
9 Suspension and safety wire ropes
10 Protection against lightning
11 Restraint systems
12 Electrical systems
13 Marking
14 Commissioning, verification and handover
15 Responsibilities of the duty holder
16 Operating instructions
17 Instructions for use
18 Provision of notices
19 Training and instruction
20 Inspection, maintenance, testing and thorough examinations
21 Record keeping
22 Changes to the suspended access equipment
Annex A (informative) - CE marking and declaration of conformity
Annex B (normative) - Control of hazards from electromagnetic
        fields (EMFs)
Annex C (informative) - Suspended access equipment breakdown/rescue
Annex D (normative) - Training and retraining recommendations
Annex E (informative) - Useful addresses and contact information
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for the planning, design, installation, use, examination, maintenance and testing of permanently installed suspended access equipment, including equipment installed on a building to facilitate continuing routine maintenance of the building.

This part of BS6037 gives recommendations for the planning, design, installation, use, examination, maintenance and testing of permanently installed suspended access equipment, including equipment installed on a building to facilitate continuing routine maintenance of the building. It is intended for use by those involved in specifying, designing, managing the use of, maintaining and examining permanently installed suspended access equipment.

This British Standard does not cover industrial rope access and work positioning techniques, recommendations for which are given in BS7985 .

Committee
MHE/12/7
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 17/30342093 DC & BS 6037-1(2003). (10/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
40
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

BS 5974:2017 Planning, design, setting up and use of temporary suspended access equipment. Code of practice

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BS EN 1993-6:2007 Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures Crane supporting structures
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BS EN 1993-1-1 : 2005 EUROCODE 3: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES - PART 1-1: GENERAL RULES AND RULES FOR BUILDINGS
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BS EN 795:2012 Personal fall protection equipment. Anchor devices
BS EN 62305-4:2011 Protection against lightning Electrical and electronic systems within structures
BS EN 1999-1-1 : 2007 EUROCODE 9: DESIGN OF ALUMINIUM STRUCTURES - PART 1-1: GENERAL STRUCTURAL RULES
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