{"id":265254,"date":"2024-10-19T17:41:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T17:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdfstandards.shop\/product\/uncategorized\/bs-84602017\/"},"modified":"2024-10-25T13:38:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:38:04","slug":"bs-84602017","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/pdfstandards.shop\/product\/publishers\/bsi\/bs-84602017\/","title":{"rendered":"BS 8460:2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This British Standard gives recommendations and guidance for the selection, hiring, positioning, maintenance and thorough examination of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). It also gives recommendations for the safe use of MEWPs, including the selection and training of operators and other personnel, together with guidance to assist in the selection of competent persons.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>NOTE This British standard does not give recommendations for delivering persons and materials to fixed landing levels. Equipment intended for this purpose, such as lifts or hoists, are dealt with by other standards including BS&nbsp;EN&nbsp;12158\u20111, <i>Builders&#8217; hoists for goods<\/i> \u2013 <i>Hoists with accessible platforms<\/i>, BS&nbsp;EN&nbsp;12159, <i>Builders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages,<\/i> and BS&nbsp;EN&nbsp;81<i> (all parts)<\/i>, <i>Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This British Standard is not applicable to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>mast climbing work platforms;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>fire-fighting and fire rescue appliances;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>non-integrated working platforms on forklift trucks of any type;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>lifting tables;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>suspended access equipment;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>building maintenance units;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>construction hoists;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>transport platforms;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>wind turbine and tower crane access lifts;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>belt and chain conveyors;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>capstan winches; or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>hoists powered by direct drive internal combustion engines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>PDF Catalog<\/h4>\n<table border=\"1px\" class=\"des-table\">\n<tr>\n<th>PDF Pages<\/th>\n<th>PDF Title<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>6<b><\/td>\n<td>Foreword  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>9<b><\/td>\n<td>1 Scope <br \/> 2 Normative references <br \/> 3 Terms and definitions  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>14<b><\/td>\n<td>4 Hazards associated with the use of MEWPs  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>15<b><\/td>\n<td>Table 1 \u2014 Typical hazards associated with the use of MEWPs  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>24<b><\/td>\n<td>5 Management <br \/> 5.1 General <br \/> 5.2 Organizational arrangements  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>25<b><\/td>\n<td>5.3 Conditions for MEWP hire <br \/> 6 Safety at sites <br \/> 6.1 Accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>26<b><\/td>\n<td>6.2 Wind  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>27<b><\/td>\n<td>6.3 Overhead power lines  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>28<b><\/td>\n<td>Figure 1 \u2014 Absolute minimum exclusion zones  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>29<b><\/td>\n<td>Figure 2 \u2014 Minimum safe distance from power lines  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>31<b><\/td>\n<td>6.4 Unguarded machinery <br \/> 6.5 Fume concentration in roof spaces <br \/> 6.6 Extremes of temperature <br \/> 6.7 Non-ionizing radiation  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>32<b><\/td>\n<td>Figure 3 \u2014 Non-ionizing safety symbol <br \/> 6.8 Working on the highway <br \/> 6.9 Use of personal fall protection systems  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>33<b><\/td>\n<td>6.10 Rescue from height  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>34<b><\/td>\n<td>6.11 Ground conditions and supporting structures  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>35<b><\/td>\n<td>Figure 4 \u2014 Use of spreader pads to reduce outrigger pressure on the ground  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>36<b><\/td>\n<td>6.12 Segregation from other vehicles, plant and equipment <br \/> 6.13 Use in the vicinity of airfields\/airports  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>37<b><\/td>\n<td>6.14 MEWPs on other structures  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>38<b><\/td>\n<td>Figure 5 \u2014 Temporary MEWP support frame <br \/> Figure 6 \u2014 Static \u201csled\u201d base and temporary MEWP support frame  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>39<b><\/td>\n<td>6.15 Exiting the work platform at height <br \/> 6.16 Modifications or fitting additional devices or equipment to MEWPs <br \/> 6.17 Use in hazardous environments <br \/> 6.18 Lone working  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>40<b><\/td>\n<td>6.19 Use in thunderstorms <br \/> 6.20 Trapping and\/or crushing of persons in the work platform  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>41<b><\/td>\n<td>6.21 MEWP security <br \/> 6.22 Access control systems <br \/> 6.23 Telematics  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>42<b><\/td>\n<td>7 Selection and minimum attributes of personnel <br \/> 7.1 Selection of personnel <br \/> 7.2 Minimum attributes of personnel  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>45<b><\/td>\n<td>7.3 Training of personnel  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>46<b><\/td>\n<td>Table 2 \u2014 Core elements and training needs for the use of MEWPs  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>48<b><\/td>\n<td>7.4 Fitness to work <br \/> 8 Familiarization  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>49<b><\/td>\n<td>9 Planning a work activity <br \/> 9.1 General <br \/> 9.2 The stages of planning  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>51<b><\/td>\n<td>10 Loading and unloading vehicles transporting MEWPs <br \/> 10.1 Load and unloading MEWPs  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>52<b><\/td>\n<td>10.2 Loading and unloading on the highway  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>53<b><\/td>\n<td>10.3 Transportation of MEWPs <br \/> 11 Positioning and setting up the machine <br \/> 11.1 General <br \/> 11.2 Travelling to the work place  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>54<b><\/td>\n<td>11.3 Siting and stability  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>55<b><\/td>\n<td>11.4 Rated load  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>56<b><\/td>\n<td>11.5 Fitting of additional equipment and accessories <br \/> 11.6 Platform containment netting <br \/> 11.7 Other hazards  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>57<b><\/td>\n<td>12 Operation <br \/> 12.1 Correct use of MEWPs  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>58<b><\/td>\n<td>12.2 Travelling in a work platform  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>59<b><\/td>\n<td>12.3 Pedestrian control of MEWPs during travelling <br \/> 12.4 Emergency\/auxiliary controls  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>60<b><\/td>\n<td>12.5 Operation of MEWPs in conjunction with other equipment <br \/> 12.6 Use of rail-mounted MEWPs on track <br \/> 12.7 Operation in high and low temperature environments  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>61<b><\/td>\n<td>12.8 Parking of MEWPs <br \/> 13 Maintenance, checks and inspections <br \/> 13.1 General <br \/> 13.2 Checks and inspections  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>63<b><\/td>\n<td>13.3 Maintenance  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>64<b><\/td>\n<td>14 Thorough examination, including testing <br \/> 14.1 General  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>65<b><\/td>\n<td>14.2 Personnel carrying out thorough examinations <br \/> 14.3 Periodic thorough examination  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>66<b><\/td>\n<td>14.4 Written scheme of thorough examination (examination scheme) <br \/> 14.5 MEWPs not in regular use  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>67<b><\/td>\n<td>14.6 Testing <br \/> 14.7 Actions based on recommendations  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>68<b><\/td>\n<td>14.8 Reporting and keeping of records  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>69<b><\/td>\n<td>Annex A (informative)\u2002 Symbols for MEWPS <br \/> Figure A.1 \u2014 Symbols for MEWPs  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>70<b><\/td>\n<td>Figure A.2 \u2014 Symbols for MEWPs: MEWP Type 1b  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>71<b><\/td>\n<td>Figure A.3 \u2014 Symbols for MEWPs: MEWP Type 3a <br \/> Annex B (normative)\u2002 Guidance on safe systems of work for exiting the work platform at height  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>75<b><\/td>\n<td>Annex C (informative)\u2002 Example of a report of thorough examination <br \/> Figure C.1 \u2014 Example of a report of thorough examination  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>76<b><\/td>\n<td>Annex D (informative)\u2002 Machine modifications and CE marking <br \/> Annex E (normative)\u2002 Self-familiarization  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>77<b><\/td>\n<td>Annex F (informative)\u2002 Controls in addition to the platform controls  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>78<b><\/td>\n<td>Annex G (informative)\u2002 Example of a rescue plan hierarchy <br \/> Table G.1 \u2014 Example of a rescue plan hierarchy  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>79<b><\/td>\n<td>Bibliography  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><b>Code of practice for the safe use of MEWPS<\/b><\/p>\n<table class=\"shortdes-table\" style=\"width: 100%\" border=\"0\" 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