BS 7981:2002
Superseded
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Code of practice for the installation, maintenance, thorough examination and safe use of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs)
Hardcopy , PDF
31-10-2017
English
10-05-2002
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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards associated with MCWP working
5 Specification, installation planning, erection and
dismantling of MCWPs
6 Management and control of MCWP operation
7 Personnel and training
8 Planning of the installation
9 Siting of MCWPs
10 Installation
11 Operation, use, maintenance and inspection of MCWPs
12 Thorough examination and testing of MCWPs
13 Safety at the work site
Annex A (informative) Typical check lists for daily
and weekly inspections
Annex B (informative) Typical check lists for thorough
examinations
Bibliography
Gives guidance and recommendations for persons responsible for the installation, maintenance and thorough examination of mast climbing platforms (MCWPs). It also provides guidance and recommendations on the safe use of MCWPs.
| Committee |
MHE/12
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 01/705821 DC (06/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
30
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| 12/30235507 DC : 0 | BS 8560 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS INCORPORATING SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHT |
| BS 8560(2012) : 2012 | CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS INCORPORATING SAFE WORK AT HEIGHT |
| BS EN 1808:2015 | Safety requirements for suspended access equipment. Design calculations, stability criteria, construction. Examinations and tests |
| BS EN 12159:2012 | Builders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages |
| BS EN 12158-1 : 2000 | BUILDERS' HOISTS FOR GOODS - PART 1: HOISTS WITH ACCESSIBLE PLATFORMS |
| BS EN 1495 : 1998 | LIFTING PLATFORMS - MAST CLIMBING WORK PLATFORMS |
| BS EN 1570 : 1999 | SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING TABLES |
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