What is this standard about? This standard is about helping organizations use mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) safely. It provides guidance and recommendations on selection, hiring, positioning, maintenance and thorough examination of MEWPs.

Nov 1, 2017 · BS 8460 is a full revision of the standard, and includes the following key changes: new informative annexes giving guidance on symbols for MEWPs, machine modifications and CE marking, and controls in addition to the platform controls; self-familiarisation; and giving an example of a rescue plan hierarchy.

Oct 31, 2017 · BS 8460:2017 is maintained by MHE/12. This standard is available from the following sources:

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

(Extract from BS8460 British Standard, Code of Practice, Safe use of MEWPs) MEWPs are specifically designed to lift people to a position where they can carry out work from the work platform and then return to the starting level. They are not intended for the transfer of people from one level to another or leaving the work platform at height.

Oct 31, 2017 · British Standards Document BS 8460 Code of practice for the safe use of MEWPS https://doi.org/10.3403/30341838U

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Oct 31, 2017 · BS 8460:2017 gives recommendations and guidance for the selection, hiring, positioning, maintenance and thorough examination of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).

This British Standard covers recommendations for persons responsible for the selection, hiring, positioning, maintenance and thorough examination of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).

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