Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Identifying hazards and taking preventative action<br>5 Planning and exchange of information<br>6 Health and safety<br>7 Attachment of the suspended access equipment <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to the building<br>8 Track system<br>9 Suspension and safety wire ropes<br>10 Protection against lightning<br>11 Restraint systems<br>12 Electrical systems<br>13 Marking<br>14 Commissioning, verification and handover<br>15 Responsibilities of the duty holder<br>16 Operating instructions<br>17 Instructions for use<br>18 Provision of notices<br>19 Training and instruction<br>20 Inspection, maintenance, testing and thorough examinations<br>21 Record keeping<br>22 Changes to the suspended access equipment<br>Annex A (informative) - CE marking and declaration of conformity<br>Annex B (normative) - Control of hazards from electromagnetic <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;fields (EMFs)<br>Annex C (informative) - Suspended access equipment breakdown/rescue<br>Annex D (normative) - Training and retraining recommendations<br>Annex E (informative) - Useful addresses and contact information<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Provides recommendations for the planning, design, installation, use, examination, maintenance and testing of permanently installed suspended access equipment, including equipment installed on a building to facilitate continuing routine maintenance of the building.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MHE/12/7
Supersedes	17/30342093 DC : 0 BS 6037-1(2003) : 2003