• BS 7801:2011

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    Escalators and moving walks. Code of practice for safe working on escalators and moving walks

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-05-2011

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Safety management - Responsibilities of owners
    5 Safety management - Responsibilities of manufacturers,
      installers, maintainers and persons working on escalators
      and moving walks
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Typical signs and notices
    Annex B (normative) - Additional procedures for modernization,
            major repair and dismantling - Responsibilities of
            owners and persons working on escalators and
            moving walks
    Annex C (informative) - Guidance on risk assessments
    Annex D (informative) - Example of a typical safety barrier
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides recommendations for safe working practices (supported by training) for: a) owners of permanently installed and commissioned escalators and moving walks; b) persons having effective control of the premises (duty holder) on which such escalators and moving walks are installed; c) persons responsible for, and involved in, the examination, inspection, testing, service, maintenance, repair and dismantling of such escalators and moving walks.

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    This British Standard gives recommendations for safe working practices (supported by training) for:

    • owners of permanently installed and commissioned escalators and moving walks;

    • persons having effective control of the premises (duty holder) on which such escalators and moving walks are installed;

    • persons responsible for, and involved in, the examination, inspection, testing, service, maintenance, repair and dismantling of such escalators and moving walks.

    This British Standard is applicable to persons working on all types of escalators and moving walks. However, not every recommendation is applicable for all types of escalator and moving walk that are covered by British Standards either published or in preparation.

    The recommendations in this British Standard relate to the safety of persons when gaining access to and from the work areas of escalator and moving walks, and while working there. They also relate to the safety of others present in the vicinity, whether they are working or not, who could be endangered by the actions of those working on escalators and moving walks.

    This British Standard does not cover the design, manufacture, construction or installation of escalators and moving walks.

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    Committee MHE/4
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7801(2004) and 11/30228480 DC. (05/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 115-1:2017 Safety of escalators and moving walks Construction and installation
    BS 5656-2:2004 Escalator and moving walks. Safety rules for the construction and installation of escalators and moving walks Code of practice for the selection, installation and location of new escalators and moving walks
    BS EN 13015 : 2001 MAINTENANCE FOR LIFTS AND ESCALATORS - RULES FOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
    BS 7671(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - IET WIRING REGULATIONS
    BS EN 115-2:2010 Safety of escalators and moving walks Rules for the improvement of safety of existing escalators and moving walks
    BS 5499-5:2002 Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs Signs with specific safety meanings
    BS EN ISO 14121-1:2007 Safety of machinery. Risk assessment Principles
    BS EN 1050:1997 Safety of machinery. Principles for risk assessment
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