Powered lifting platforms for use by disabled persons. Code of practice

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-08-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-05-2000

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Statutory requirements
5 Design considerations
6 Building provisions
7 Technical features
8 Testing, inspection and maintenance
9 Acceptance of lifting platform
Annex A (informative) Guidance to the purchaser
Annex B (normative) Certificate for test and examination
                    after installation of lifting platform
Annex C (normative) Certificate of acceptance from purchaser/
                    user after initial tests and examination
Figure 1 - Typical direction label for manual operation
Figure 2 - Typical label for safe manual operating
           instructions
Figure 3 - Typical load plate

Provides minimum recommendations for safety in the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of fixed powered lifting platforms with either a partially or fully enclosed platform. The lifting platforms covered by this code of practice are for use by persons with impaired mobility whether sitting, standing or within a wheelchair and accompanied by an attendant.

Committee	MHE/4/2
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 6440(1983) (04/2000) Supersedes 97/716320 DC. (06/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	20
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 6440:1983

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