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Document ID (ISN)56162
CIS number 91-727
Year 1990
Convention or series no. VBG 14
Author(s)
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften
Title Elevating platforms [Germany]
Original title Hebebühnen [in German]
Bibliographic information Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, D-W-5000 Köln 41, Germany, 1 Oct. 1990, 35 + 34p. Illus. Appendix. Index.
Abstract Update of the document abstracted under CIS 89-50. Contents: scope; definitions; provisions relating to design and equipment: marking, control post, emergency stop switch, maximum lifting and lowering speeds, warning devices, stability, load-supporting elements, suspension elements, power transmission elements (mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic), accidental movements, wheeled chassis, access and loading points, safety provisions; testing; use (qualifications of personnel, safe working methods, work near electrical installations); implementation of the regulations. In the appendix: alphabetical index, rules for application and commentaries. Technical illustrations and list of addresses.
Descriptors (primary) elevating platforms; Germany (Federal Republic of)
Descriptors (secondary) travel limiting devices; safety by design; emergency stop devices; acoustic signalling; work near electric lines; stability; power transmission; control elements; speed limiting devices; marking; qualifications; equipment testing; directive; comment on directive; safety devices
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Elevators, escalators and hoists