This standard deals with temporarily-installed, guided powered platforms with rack and pinion drive, which have an open carrier and hold-to-run controls operated by authorized, trained operators on the carrier.
Used for transporting authorised passengers and materials vertically, at limited speed, with a minimum offset distance and serving fixed levels on a building or structure for construction related activities including renovation and maintenance.
This European Standard identifies hazards which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.