BS EN 12312-8 : 2005

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
   5.1 General requirements
   5.2 Stair flight
   5.3 Platforms
   5.4 Guard rails
   5.5 Lifting devices
   5.6 Controls, monitoring devices and displays
   5.7 Auxiliary means for powered maintenance stairs
        and platforms
6 Information for use
   6.1 Marking
   6.2 Additional marking
   6.3 Warnings
   6.4 Instructions
7 Verification of requirements
Annex A (informative) - Examples of typical maintenance
                        stairs and platforms
Annex B (normative) - List of hazards in addition to those
        of EN 1915-1
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         98/37/EC, amended by Directive 98/79/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         2006/42/EC
Bibliography

Defines the technical requirements to minimise the hazards which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of maintenance stairs and platforms when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some performance requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and maintenance and handling agencies.