I.S. EN 61478:2002
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LIVE WORKING - LADDERS OF INSULATING MATERIAL
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English
01-01-2002
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FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Classification
4.1 Category 1
4.2 Category 2
5 Requirements
5.1 General physical requirements
5.2 Category 1 physical requirements
5.2.1 Base section
5.2.2 Ladder extensions
5.2.3 Stiles
5.2.4 Fixing systems
5.2.5 Connecting device
5.2.6 Cradles
5.3 Category 2 physical requirements
5.3.1 Base section
5.3.2 Ladder extensions
5.3.3 Stiles
5.3.4 Connecting device
5.4 Mechanical requirements
5.4.1 General mechanical requirements
5.4.2 Category 1 mechanical requirements
5.4.3 Category 2 mechanical requirements
5.5 General electrical requirements
5.5.1 Conductive parts
5.5.2 Insulating parts
5.6 Marking
6 Type tests
6.1 General
6.2 Visual, dimensional and functional inspection
6.3 Durability of markings
6.4 Mechanical tests
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Category 1 ladders
6.4.3 Category 2 ladders
6.5 Electrical tests
6.5.1 Electrical test on mechanically aged ladder
6.5.2 Electrical test on Category 2 individual sections
7 Routine tests
7.1 General
7.2 Visual inspection
7.3 Operational inspection
7.4 Electrical test
8 Quality plan and acceptance tests
8.1 General
8.2 Records
9 Modifications
Annex A (normative) Chronology of tests
Annex B (normative) Acceptance tests
Annex C (normative) Sampling procedure
Annex D (informative) Recommendations for in-service care
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