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  • BS 7981:2002

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    Code of practice for the installation, maintenance, thorough examination and safe use of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-10-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  10-05-2002

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

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    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.

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    Committee MHE/12
    Development Note Supersedes 01/705821 DC (06/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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

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

    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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