BS 6037-1:2017

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 .