2. Design
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Chassis
This is the base that supports the elevator system and platform, and enables the machine to move.
If it is to be moved manually, it must be fitted with wheels large enough to avoid any considerable effort on the part of personnel, and with devices to prevent any untimely movement.
It can be fitted with stabilizers, the soles of which must be able to adapt to slopes or inclines of at least 10°.
It must also be equipped with devices to indicate this level (e.g. spirit level).
When the platform is mounted on a road vehicle, the latter must meet the requirements of the Highway Code.
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Extendable structure
This structure, integral with the chassis, is the...
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Design
Choosing a platform
Trade magazines
Manumag lifting (F)
Access international (GB)
Logistiques magazine (F)
Logistics strategy (F)
Safety brochures
Lifting people safely - INRS (1999)
Practical guide to personnel lifting - OPPBTP
Safety data sheet C 306 - Platform elevators with elevating operator's platform - OPPBTP
CNAM R 332 - Machinery working near bare electrical conductors
CNAM R 257 - The use of personnel elevators on carriers
Regulations - Standardization
Machinery" Directive n 89/392 modified by n 91/368 included in French regulations by decrees n 92/765, 92/766 and 92/767
Directive n 89/655 modified by 95/63 transposed into French law by decree n 93/40 and 93/41
Standard EN 280 - Mobile elevating work platforms - Design calculations - Stability criteria - Construction - Safety - Examination and testing. December...
Organizations
Syndicat des industries de matériels de manutention - SIMMA http://www.simma.com/
Union des industries d'équipement pour la construction, les infrastructures, la métallurgie - MTPS http://www.mtps.org/
Syndicat des entreprises internationales...
Manufacturers
Readers are also referred to the Syndicat des industriels de manutention (SIMMA): http://www.simma.com
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