BS EN 1808:2015

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 Hazards and preventative actions
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
6 Structural, stability and mechanical calculations for SAE
7 Suspended platforms
8 Hoisting systems
9 Suspension rigs
10 Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
11 Control systems
12 Verification and certification
13 Marking of SAE
14 Accompanying documents
Annex A (normative) - Platform type-tests
Annex B (normative) - Hoist and secondary device type-tests
Annex C (normative) - Suspension rig type-tests
Annex D (informative) - Guidance on the presentation and interpretation
        of loads imposed by SAE structures
Annex E (informative) - Maximum permitted horizontal displacement
        of platform
Annex F (normative) - Guidance on the requirements for wireless
        control systems
Annex G (normative) - Design requirements for rail tracks, monorail
        tracks and support systems
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
Bibliography

Defines the requirements, test methods, marking and information to be provided by the manufacturer/supplier for Suspended Access Equipment (SAE).

1.1 Application This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information to be provided by the manufacturer/supplier for suspended access equipment (SAE). It is applicable to both permanent and temporary equipment which can be powered or hand operated and which are defined in Clause3. The requirements of this standard include the rails, tracks and other support systems on which SAE depend for their integrity and safety as well as taking into account all associated loads and fixings to the building structure. This document is not applicable to SAE which is manufactured before the date of its publication as an EN. 1.2 Hazards This European Standard deals with significant hazards pertinent to SAE when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause4). This European Standard specifies appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards. 1.3 Exclusions The following are not covered in this document: operation in severe and special conditions (e.g. extreme environmental conditions, corrosive environments, strong magnetic fields); operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres, work on live overhead electrical lines); transportation of passengers from one level to another; handling of loads which could lead to a dangerous situation (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radioactive materials); working platforms suspended by cranes; silo access equipment; SAE using chains for the direct suspension of a platform; SAE using fibre ropes for the suspension of a platform; SAE intended to be used underground; SAE intended to be used in shafts; SAE directly powered by combustion engines.