Specifies recommendations for safe working practices (supported by training) for: - owners of permanently installed lifts serving defined landing levels; - persons having effective control of the premises where such lifts are installed; - persons responsible for, and involved in, the design, installation, thorough examination, inspection, testing, service, maintenance, repair and dismantling of such lifts. This recommendations relate to the safety of persons when gaining access to and from the work area on a lift installation, and whilst working there. It is applicable to persons working on all types of lifts.