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Document ID (ISN)44092
CIS number 85-904
ISSN - Serial title Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
Author(s)
(Comité technique national des industries des transports et de la manutention, Caisse nationale de l'assurance maladie)
Title Operation of ski-lifts and similar devices
Original title Exploitation des remontées mécaniques [in French]
Bibliographic information 1st quarter 1985, No.118, Note No.1521-118-85 (Recommendation No.248), p.105-107.
Abstract Recommendations adopted 14 June 1984. Examination of circumstances under which accidents involving ski-lifts can happen. Preventive measures concern the following means of access: ladders, overhead walkways, outrigger hoist, footrests on support brackets, service platforms, access and exit platforms, service cars. Other measures involve mechanical and electrical hazards: circuit-breakers, engine keys, emergency stop switches, electrical equipment housing. Recommendations are given on personal protection and the display of instructions.
Descriptors (primary) aerial ropeways and cableways; transport of persons; sports facilities; haulage systems; France
Descriptors (secondary) electricity; walkways, overhead; ladders; directive; personal protective equipment; mechanical hazards; optical signalling
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Entertainment services and sports