BSI 13/30262127 DC:2013 Edition
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BS ISO 18893. Mobile elevating work platforms. Safety principles, inspection, maintenance and operation
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2013 | 32 |
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 3 | S059976e |
| 9 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions |
| 11 | 4 General requirements 4.1 Basic principles 4.2 System of work |
| 12 | 4.3 Manuals (handbooks) 4.4 Record retention 4.5 Modifications 5 Maintenance 5.1 Preventative maintenance |
| 13 | 5.2 Maintenance inspections 5.2.1 Pre-delivery inspection 5.2.2 Pre-start inspection 5.2.3 Frequent inspection |
| 14 | 5.2.4 Annual inspection |
| 15 | 5.3 Maintenance personnel training 5.4 Maintenance and repair safety precautions 5.5 Replacement parts 5.6 Manufacturer’s safety bulletins |
| 16 | 6 Operation 6.1 Planning 6.1.1 General 6.1.2 Stages of planning 6.1.2.1 Communicate the plan to all persons involved 6.1.2.2 Identifying the task to be undertaken 6.1.2.3 Select an appropriate MEWP 6.1.2.4 Assessment of the risks associated with the task 6.1.2.5 Identify control measures 6.1.2.6 Develop the method to be used 6.1.2.7 Record the planning |
| 17 | 6.1.2.8 Rescue from height 6.1.3 Site surveys 6.2 Operator training 6.3 Familiarisation |
| 18 | 6.4 Assistance to operators 6.5 Before operation 6.6 Work place inspection |
| 19 | 6.7 Understanding of hazardous locations 6.8 Specific requirements of operation 6.8.1 Wind and storm considerations 6.8.1.1 Effect of wind forces on MEWPs 6.8.1.2 Effect of wind on equipment in the work platform 6.8.1.3 Local wind effects 6.8.1.4 Use in thunderstorms 6.8.2 Ground condition considerations 6.8.2.1 General 6.8.2.2 Inadequate outrigger foundations |
| 20 | 6.8.2.3 Floors, cellars and basements 6.8.3 Transporting and travelling on public roads 6.8.4 Slope and grade 6.8.5 Deployment of stability enhancing means 6.8.6 Guardrail system 6.8.7 Distribution of load 6.8.8 Maintaining clearance from obstructions 6.8.8.1 Before moving the work platform or MEWP 6.8.8.2 When moving the work platform or MEWP |
| 21 | 6.8.8.3 Travelling to, from or within the work area 6.8.8.4 While working at height 6.8.8.5 Distractions 6.8.9 Electrocution hazards |
| 22 | 6.8.10 Footing for personnel 6.8.11 Precaution for other moving equipment 6.8.12 Reporting safety related problems or malfunctions 6.8.13 Reporting potentially hazardous locations 6.8.14 Hazardous location operation 6.8.15 Entanglement |
| 23 | 6.8.16 Load transfer 6.8.17 Work area 6.8.18 Fuelling 6.8.19 Battery charging 6.8.20 Improper MEWP stabilization 6.8.21 Misuse as a crane or elevator 6.8.22 Use for earthing 6.8.23 Climbing the extending structure 6.8.24 Unusual operating support conditions 6.8.25 Travelling |
| 24 | 6.8.26 Stunt driving 6.8.27 Securing the MEWP 6.8.28 Interference with safety devices 6.8.29 Snagged MEWP 6.8.30 Vacating (or entering) a MEWP at height |
| 25 | 6.8.31 Carrying materials larger than the work platform 6.8.32 Carrying materials outside the work platform 6.8.33 Rated manual and special forces 6.8.34 Protection against unauthorized use 6.8.35 Misuse as a jack 6.8.36 Moving overhead obstructions 6.8.37 Parking of MEWP 6.8.38 Transport |
| 26 | Annex A (informative) Pictograms of MEWP misuse A.1 Misuse of scissor-type MEWPs |
| 28 | A.2 Misuse of boom-type MEWPs |
| 30 | A.3 Misuse of vertical mast type MEWPs |
| 31 | A.4 Misuse of vehicle-mounted MEWPs |
