Table of Contents

Foreword<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Hazards associated with the use of MEWPs<br>5 Management<br>6 Safety at sites<br>8 Familiarization<br>9 Planning a work activity<br>10 Loading and unloading vehicles transporting MEWPs<br>11 Positioning and setting up the machine<br>12 Operation<br>13 Maintenance, checks and inspections<br>14 Thorough examination, including testing<br>Annex A (informative) - Symbols for MEWPS<br>Annex B (normative) - Guidance on safe systems of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;work for exiting the work platform at height<br>Annex C (informative) - Example of a report of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;thorough examination<br>Annex D (informative) - Machine modifications and<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CE marking<br>Annex E (normative) - Self-familiarization<br>Annex F (informative) - Controls in addition to the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;platform controls<br>Annex G (informative) - Example of a rescue plan<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;hierarchy<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Describes recommendations and guidance for the selection, hiring, positioning, maintenance and thorough examination of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MHE/12
Supersedes	BS 8460(2005) : 2005 17/30341837 DC : 0