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Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

BS 8460 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE USE OF MEWPS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-10-2017

Language(s)

English

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1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards associated with the use of MEWPs
5 Management
6 Safety at sites
7 Selection and minimum attributes of personnel
8 Familiarization
9 Planning a work activity
10 Loading and unloading vehicles transporting MEWPs
11 Positioning and setting up the machine
12 Operation
13 Maintenance, checks and inspections
14 Thorough examination, including testing
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Symbols for MEWPS
Annex B (normative) - Guidance on safe systems of
        work for exiting the work platform at height
Annex C (informative) - Example of a report of
        thorough examination
Annex D (informative) - Machine Modifications
        and CE Marking
Annex E (normative) - Self familiarization
Annex F (informative) - Controls in addition to the
        platform controls
Annex G (informative) - Example of a rescue plan
        hierarchy
Bibliography

BS 8460.

Committee
MHE/12/1
DocumentType
Draft
Pages
74
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded

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