What is BS EN 131-7 - Mobile ladders with platform about?
BS EN 131-7 is the seventh part of the BS EN 131 series of European standards that specifies the general design features, requirements, and test methods for mobile ladders with platform.
BS EN 131-7 defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of mobile ladders with platform. BS EN 131-7 applies to mobile ladders with a working platform, with a maximum area of 1 m2, and a maximum platform height of 5 m, to be used only by one person at the time. The maximum load is 150 kg which includes a maximum combined load of the user and any tools, equipment, and materials.
Note: BS EN 131-7 does not apply to portable ladders according to EN 131-1, to portable ladders according to EN 131-4, to portable ladders for fire service use according to EN 1147, to loft ladders according to EN 14975, to step stools according to EN 14183, to Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails according to EN ISO 14122-3 and to insulating ladders according to EN 50528.
Who is BS EN 131-7 - Mobile ladders with platform for?
BS EN 131-7 on mobile ladders with platform is useful for:
- Ladder manufacturers
- Ladder designers
- Quality control authorities
Why should you use BS EN 131-7 - Mobile ladders with platform?
BS EN 131-7 is intended to access platforms with the safety of ladders which can pose a working at height risk to your workforce. This will help you to access, perfect balance, ensure safety, boosts productivity, offers easy assembly & dismantling, lasts for a long time.
BS EN 131-7 provides design features and requirements which will ensure the ladders are made perfect adhering to regulatory standards.
As a user of BS EN 131-7, you can be ensured of design characteristics, requirements and testing methods of mobile ladders. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 131-7, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality mobile ladders. BS EN 131-7 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 131-7 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. With BS EN 131-7 you can ensure that the ladders are durable and safe for the users.