BS 6859-2:1987
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Operating tables Specification for fixed-pedestal general operating tables
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English
30-11-1987
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Dimensions and height
3 General requirements
4 Table side bars
5 Dimensions of side bar accessory clamps
6 Radiographic requirements
7 Finishes of exposed surfaces of table
8 Mattress
9 Marking
10 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Appendices
A Recommendations for transporters for use with
removable table tops
B Recommendations for radio-translucency of the table
top
Table
1 Tests and requirements for paint and plastics
coating finishes
Figures
1 Typical fixed-pedestal general operating table
2 Some table top positions
Requirements for operating tables with tops of four or more sections. Also includes requirements for dimensions of accessory clamps to facilitate interchangeability between tables and accessories.
| Committee |
CH/100
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 81/55107 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This Part of BS6859 specifies requirements for fixed-pedestal general operating tables with tops of four or more sections. Fixed-pedestal operating tables intended for use with specialist procedures and accessories to tables are outside the scope of this Part of BS6859, except that dimensions for accessory clamps have been specified to ensure interchangeability of accessories between tables.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
| BS 2891:1992 | Specification for operating table mattresses and mattress sections |
| BS 5724-2.22(1987) : 1987 | MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING TABLES |
| BS 3900-E4:1976 | Methods of test for paints. Mechanical tests on paint films Cupping test |
| BS 2891:1957 | Specification for operating table covers or pads of cellular rubber |
| BS 1224:1970 | Specification for electroplated coatings of nickel and chromium |
| BS 5724-2.22(1987) : 1987 | MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING TABLES |
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