This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of mobile ladders with platform. It 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

It 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.