Standards for elevating work platforms

(1) All elevating work platforms shall be designed, fabricated, operated, inspected and maintained in accordance with internationally acceptable standards. (2) Work platforms shall have standard guardrails on all sides; guards to protect the occupants from the elevating machinery; and signs clearly indicating the safe maximum working load. Non-destructive (3) All vehicle-mounted aerial devices and self-propelled boom type elevating work platforms shall have critical components non-destructively tested prior to their introduction and at intervals not exceeding 12 months. (4) A logbook shall be maintained for each elevating device in which all maintenance and testing of the unit shall be recorded with dates and signed by the person responsible for the work. “Deadman” control and emergency stop. (5) An elevating work platform shall have “Deadman” type controls positioned or protected against inadvertent operation; an emergency stop control on the platform; and the overriding controls which enable a person at the ground lever to lower the platform shall be clearly marked. Carrier vehicles. (6) Carrier vehicles for elevating work platforms shall be secured against movement and levelled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions before the work platform is elevated.