ANSI/SIA A92.

9 – 2011

for

Mast-Climbing Work Platforms

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Date of Publication: March 4, 2011

This Standard will become effective: August 4, 2011

This Standard was approved by the American National Standards Institute on February 25, 2011

The design and manufacturing requirements of this standard apply to all mast-climbing work platforms
manufactured on or after the effective date. All other provisions of this standard apply to both new and
existing units delivered by sale, lease, rental or for any form of beneficial use on or after the effective
date.

The effective date is established by the standards developer and not by the American National
Standards Institute.

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 ANSI/SIA
A92.9-2011

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

for MAST-CLIMBING WORK PLATFORMS

Secretariat
Scaffold Industry Association, Inc.

Approved February 25, 2011

American National Standards Institute, Inc

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FOREWORD

This foreword is not part of American National Standard for Mast-Climbing Work Platforms,
ANSI/SIA A92.9-2011.

This standard is one of a series on aerial platforms developed under the committee procedures of the
American National Standards Institute. The A92 standards committee was organized by the Institute in
1948. The Scaffold Industry Association, Inc. serves as Secretariat.

The primary objective of this standard is to prevent accidents associated with the use of Mast-Climbing
Work Platforms by establishing requirements for design manufacture, installation, maintenance,
performance, use and training.

Interpretations and Suggestions for Improvement

All inquiries requesting interpretation of the Committee’s approved American National Standards must
be in writing and directed to the Secretariat. The A92 Committee shall approve the interpretation
before submission to the inquirer. No one but the A92 Committee is authorized to provide any
interpretation of this standard.

The A92 Committee solicits comments on and criticism of the requirements of the standards. The
standards will be revised from time to time where necessary or desirable, as demonstrated by the
experience gained from the application of the standards. Proposals for improvement of this standard
will be welcome. Proposals should be as specific as possible, citing the paragraph number(s), the
proposed wording, and a detailed rationale for the proposal including any pertinent documentation.

All requests for interpretation and all suggestions for improvement shall be forwarded in writing
to the ASC A92 Committee, c/o Secretariat ~ Scaffold Industry Association, 400 Admiral Boulevard,
Kansas City, MO 64106

This Standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by Accredited Standards Committee
Aerial Platforms, A92 Aerial Work Platforms. The ASC A92 committee approval of the standard does
not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time the ASC A92
committee approved this standard, the A92 Aerial Work Platforms Committee had the following
members:

Dave Merrifield, Chairman

Lincoln L. Schoenberger, Vice-Chairman

Alimak Hek, Inc…………………………………………………………………………………..Gregory Janda

Altec HiLine, LLC………………………………………………………………………..………. Eric Lumberg
Altec Industries……………………………………………………………………………………. Bryan Player
American Rental Association…………………………………………………………………….. Carla Brozick
Arrowhead Aerial Products………………………………………………………………….. Sharon McCarty
Arrowhead Product Development…………………………………………………………….Gary Werkhoven
Association of Equipment Manufacturers………………………………………………………....Daniel Moss
AWPT…………………………………………………………………………………………….….Kevin O’Shea
Brewington & Company………………………………………………………………………. John Brewington
C.W. Wright Construction…………………………………………………………….……………Michael Stiles

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Caterpillar ………………………………………………………………………………………… Steven Brown
CPWR – The Center for Construction Research & Training ………………………………………Pam Susi
Diversified Inspections LLC……………………………………………………………………….Leland Bisbee
Eckstine & Associates……………………………………………………………………………Dennis Eckstine
Elliott Equipment Company……………………………………………………………………….. Jason White
Equipment Safety Consultants Inc………………………………………………...……..Charles Mark Recard
Equipment Technology LLC………………………………………………………………………….Brian Davis
Eric A. Schmidt, PE…… …………………………………………………………………………….Eric Schmidt
Evulich & Associates……………………………………………………………………………….Barris Evulich
Florida Power & Light……………………………………………………………………………..Mike Paulson
Fraco Products Ltd. ………………………………………………………………………. .Francois Villeneuve
GAR Equipment ………………………………………………………………………………… Richard Stollery
Genie Industries…………………………………………………………………………...……….Richard Curtin
Global Rental Company……………………………………………………………………………Joshua Chard
Haulotte Group………………………………………………………………………………….. Shahid Quershi
Hayden Enterprises……………………………………………………………………………..H.B. Hayden, Jr.
Heath & Associates……………………………………………………………………………..Frederick Heath
Hydro-Mobile, Inc……………………………………………………………………….……….Vincent DeQuoy
Intercontinental Equipment Company LLC………………………………………….…….Gary McAlexander
International Masonry Institute……………………………………………………….………Michael Kassman
JLG Industries, Inc………………………………………………………………………….………Steven Forgas
Kinectrics………………………………………………………………………………………………Ernest Jones
Klimer Platforms ……………………………………………………………………………….. .. James Gordon
Lee Electrical Construction……………………………………………………………………...…….John Cook
Lift-A-Loft Corporation……………………………………………………………………….…..William Fulton
McDonough Construction…………………………………………………………………………..James Jensen
MEC Aerial Work Platforms……………………………………………………………………….David White
Merrifield Safety Consulting PPC ……………………………………………………………. Dave Merrifield
NES Rentals …………………………………………………………………………………………. Teresa Kee
New York State Dept of Transportation………………………………………………….……Frank Bonesteel
Northeast Utilities ……………………………………………………………………………….. Richard Mosel
OEM Controls, Inc……………………………………………………………………...…Lincoln Schoenberger
PCD, LLC…………………………………………………………………………………….…………Paul Young
Phenix Technologies……………………………………………………………………….………….Mark Miller
Pike Electric Inc………………………………………………………………………………..……Cliff Edwards
Power Equipment Leasing Company, Inc………………………………………………Tracy Kurt Schroeder
Progress Energy, Carolina……………………………………………………………………..….David Benson
Progress Energy, Florida………………………………………………………………………...Daniel Mueller
Reynolds Engineering Servicing Inc………………………………………………………….Stephen Reynolds
RSC Equipment Rental ……………………………………………………………………… Kenneth Colonna
Safway Services ……………………………………………………………………………………… Ted Beville
Sexton's Equipment Rental, Inc……………………………………………………………...……..David Sexton
Skyjack, Inc……………………………………………………………………………………..…….Brad Boehler
Snorkel International, Inc ………………………………………………………………………… Jeff Eckhardt
Southern Company…………………………………………………………………………….. J. Douglas Bailey
Sperian Fall Protection ……………………………………………………………………. Preston Anderson
Sunbelt Rentals………………………………………………………………………..………….. Jeff Stachowiak
Terex Telelect…………………………………………………………………………………….…… Jim Olson
The VON Corporation………………………………………………………………..……Fred von Herrmann

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Time Manufacturing Company……………………………………………………….…………James Christian
TRICO Lift ………………………………………………………………………………………… Steven Phillips
United Rentals…………………………………………………………………………………………. Heidi Rawe
USDOL/OSHA…………………………………………………………………………...………… Bill Parsons
Utility Truck Equipment & Parts, LLC……………………………………………………….……John Mlaker
Vollmer-Gray Engineering ………………………………………………………………..……..Paul Guthron
Waco Boom Company………………………………………………………………………….. Jonathan Woods
Xtreme Manufacturing…………………………………………………………………… Richard Hoffelmeyer

Subcommittee A92.9 on Mast-Climbing Work Platforms, which developed this standard, had the
following members:

Gregory Janda, Chairman

Ted Beville
Vincent DeQuoy
James Gordon
Barney Hanna
James Hinton
James Jensen
Michael Kassman
Jim Kinateder
Kevin Lavorgna
Paula Manning
Pat Merk
Kevin O’Shea
Tim Riley
Eric Schmidt
Pam Susi
Sony Trudel
Francois Villeneuve
James Wilkinson

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Contents Page Contents Page

1 Scope 8 5.10.2 Hydraulic Cylinders 38

1.4 Effective Dates 8 5.11 Special Requirements for Safety
1.7 Equipment Not Covered 8 Devices That Depend on Auxiliary
Circuits 38
2 References & Related 5.12 Travel Limit Switches 38
Standards 9 5.13 Controls 39

3 Definitions 10 6 Verification of Safety Requirements

And/or Measures for Each New
4 Hazards 15 Model of MCWP 39
6.1 Design Check 39
5 Safety Requirements and/or 6.2 Practical Tests 40
Measures 18 6.2.1 General 40
5.1 Structural and Stability 6.2.2 Stability Tests 40
Calculations 18
5.1.1 General 18 7 Information for Use 41
5.1.2 Loads and Forces 18 7.1 Operating Manual 41
5.1.3 Load Combinations and Safety 7.1.2 Content of the Operating Manual 41
Factors 22 7.2 Marking 45
5.1.4 Structural Calculations 23 7.2.1 General 45
5.1.5 Stability Calculations 23 7.2.2 Information, Non Varying 45
5.2 General Machine Requirements, 7.2.3 Information, Varying 45
Base Frame, Chassis and Mast 23 7.3 Responsibilities of Dealers 45
5.2.1 General Machine Requirements 23 7.4 Responsibilities of Owners 47
5.2.2 Base Frame and Chassis 24 7.5 Responsibilities of Users 50
5.2.3 Mast Structure 25 7.6 Responsibilities of Operators 54
5.2.4 Mast Design with regard to Erection 25 7.7 Responsibilities of Lessors 57
5.2.5 Mast Ties 26 7.8 Responsibilities of Lessees 57
5.3 Work Platform 26 7.9 Responsibilities of Brokers 58
5.3.1 General 26
5.3.2 Guarding 26 Annex A Informative for Structural
5.3.3 Access 27 Calculations 59
5.3.4 Multilevel Work Platforms 27
5.4 Drive Systems for Elevation 28 Annex B Special Requirements for
5.4.1 General 28 Multilevel Work Platforms 61
5.4.2 Rack and Pinion Drive System 29
5.4.3 Ratchet Drive Systems 29 Annex C Requirements for Electrical
5.4.4 Screw Drive Systems 30 And Electronic Aspects for
5.4.5 Braking System 31 Overload Detection Devices 63
5.4.6 Buffers 32
5.5 Means to Prevent the Work Platform Annex D Minimum Safe Approach
From Falling with Overspeed 32 Distances 66
5.5.1 General 32
5.5.2 Overspeed Safety Device 33
5.5.3 Multiple Drive Units 33
5.6 Means for Emergency Lowering and
Raising the Work Platform 34
5.7 Overload/Moment Device 34
5.8 Electrical Systems 36
5.8.1 General 36
5.8.2 Safety Switches 36
5.8.3 Control Systems 36
5.9 Drive Systems Powered by Internal
Combustion Engines 37
5.10 Hydraulic Systems 37
5.10.1 General 37

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1 Scope This standard applies to Mast Climbing after the effective date of this Standard shall
Work Platforms that are primarily used to position comply with the requirements of this Standard.
personnel, along with their necessary tools and
materials, to perform their work. (See Figures 1 1.4.2 Rebuild / recondition requirements
and 2 on the following pages for typical examples Rebuilt / reconditioned MCWPs shall comply with
of equipment covered.) Platforms may be the Standard in effect as of the date of their
adjustable by manual or powered means. original manufacture.

1.1 1.4.3 Installation requirements

This standard is applicable to work platforms The installation requirements of this Standard
which are elevated by a drive system and guided apply to all MCWP’s installed on or after the
by and move along their supporting masts, where effective date.
the mast may or may not require lateral restraint
from separate supporting structures. 1.4.4 Responsibilities for dealers, owners,
users, operators, lessors, lessees and brokers
1.2 All provisions detailed for dealers, owners, users,
This standard is applicable to any combination of operators, lessors, lessees and brokers apply to
the following alternatives: both new and existing units delivered by sale,
a) one or more masts. lease, rental or any form of beneficial use on or
b) mast tied or untied. after the effective date.
c) mast of fixed or variable length.
d) masts vertical or inclined between 00 and 300 1.5
to the vertical. This standard does not specify the requirements
e) masts which are standing or hanging. for dealing with the hazards involved in the
f) movable or static base (chassis, or base maneuvering, erection or dismantling, fixing or
frame). removing of any materials or equipment, which
g) manually or power operated elevation. are not part of the Mast Climbing Work Platform
h) towed or self powered ground travel on site, (MCWP). Neither does it deal with the handling of
excluding road traffic regulation requirements. specific hazardous materials.
i) driven using electric, pneumatic, hydraulic
motors or internal combustion engines. 1.6
This standard does not specify the requirements
1.3 for delivering persons and materials to fixed
This standard identifies the hazards arising during landing levels. Such equipment is referred to as
the various phases in the life of such equipment lifts, hoists, or transport platforms and are dealt
and describes methods for the elimination or with by other standards.
reduction of these hazards and for the use of safe
working practices. 1.7 Equipment Not Covered
This standard does not apply to equipment listed
1.4 Effective Dates below:
The design and manufacturing requirements of a) Ladder and ladder stands such as those
this standard apply to all mast-climbing work covered in American National Standards for
platforms manufactured on or after the effective Ladder and Ladder Stands. ANSI A14 series.
date of this standard. All other provisions of this b) Scaffolding such as those covered in American
standard apply to both new and existing units National Standard for Construction and
delivered by sale, lease, rental or for any form of Demolition Operations Scaffolding Safety
beneficial use on or after the effective date. Requirements, ANSI A10.8.
c) Vehicle mounted elevating and rotating aerial
1.4.1 Design, manufacture and remanufacture platforms such as those covered in American
requirements National Standard for Vehicle Mounted Elevating
The design and manufacturing requirements of and Rotating Aerial Devices, ANSI/SIA A92.2.
this Standard will apply to all Mast Climbing Work d) Non self-propelled elevating aerial platforms
Platforms (MCWPs) manufactured on or after the such as those covered in American National
effective date. MCWPs remanufactured on or

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Standard for Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial ANSI/ASME B15.1 Safety Standard for
Platforms, ANSI/SIA A92.3. Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus
e) Self propelled elevating aerial platforms such
as those covered in American National Standards ANSI/AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code Steel
for Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms,
ANSI/SIA A92.5. ANSI/AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code
f) Self propelled elevating aerial platforms such as Aluminum.
those covered in American National Standard for
Self Propelled Elevating Work Platforms, ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
ANSI/SIA A92.6.
g) Safety requirements for airline ground support ANSI/NFPA 505 Powered Industrial Trucks,
vehicle mounted vertical lift devices, American Including Type Designations, Areas of Use,
National Standard for Airline Ground Support Maintenance, and Operation
Vehicle Mounted Vertical Lift Devices, ANSI/SIA
A92.7. AISC-ASD Manual of Steel Construction -
h) Vehicle Mounted Bridge Inspection and Allowable Stress Design.
Maintenance Devices, ANSI/SIA A92.8.
i) Transport Platforms such as those covered in AISC-LRFD Load and Resistance Factor Design
American National Standard for Transport Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
Platforms, ANSI/SIA A92.10
j) Suspended Powered Platforms for Exterior ANSI/ASCE 7-02 Minimum Design Loads for
Building Maintenance, ANSI A120.1. Buildings and Other Structures.
k) Vertically adjustable equipment used primarily
to raise and lower materials and equipment from ANSI/NFPA 1901 Automotive Fire Apparatus
one elevation to another such as American
National Standards in the A17 and B56 series. ANSI/AFBMA 9 Ball Bearings, Load Ratings and
l) Firefighting equipment such as that covered in fatigue Life for.
American National Standard for Automotive Fire
Apparatus, ANSI/NFPA 1901. ASTM A535 Standard Specifications for Special-
m) Construction and demolition operation digger / Quality Ball and Roller Bearings Steel
derricks such as those covered in American
National Standard for Construction and ASTM A295 Standard Specifications for High-
Demolition Digger Derricks Safety Carbon Anti-Friction Bearing Steel
Requirements, Definitions and Specifications,
ANSI A10.31. SAE J514 Hydraulic Tube Fittings

2 References & Related Standards SAE J516 Hydraulic Hose Fittings

2.1 Referenced Standards SAE J517 Hydraulic Hoses

This standard is intended to be used in
conjunction with the following Standards. When IEC 60065 Audio, Video and Similar Electronic
these referenced standards are superseded by a Apparatus – Safety Requirements
revision approved by the appropriate authority,
the revision shall apply to Mast Climbing Work IEC 60947-5-1 Low Voltage Switchgears and
Platforms manufactured on or after the effective Control Gear
date of the revision.
ISO 76 Rolling Bearings-Static Load Ratings
ANSI Z535.1, Z535.2, Z535.3 and Z535.4 Safety
Signs and Colors ISO 281 Rolling Bearings-Dynamic load ratings
and rating life
ANSI/AGMA 2001-C95 Fundamental Rating
Factors and Calculation Methods for Involute Spur ASTM SI 10-02 Metric Practice Guide
and Helical Gear Teeth
OSHA-CFR Subpart L Scaffolds 1926.450

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2.2 Related Standards 3.3 Base frame: That part of the MCWP, which
The standards listed here are for information only provides support for the mast and elevating
and are not essential for the completion of the assembly.
requirements of this standard:
3.4 Broker: An independent business entity or
ANSI/SIA A92.2-2009, Vehicle Mounted Elevating person that arranges a lease or transfer of
and Rotating Aerial Devices ownership of a MCWP, but does not own the
MCWP. If the entity or person is an employee of
ANSI/SIA A92.3-2006, Manually Propelled the buyer, seller, lessor or lessee of the MCWP,
Elevating Aerial Platforms he shall not be considered a broker.

ANSI/SIA A92.5-2006, Boom Supported Elevating 3.5 Buffer: A device designed to stop the vertical
Work Platforms movement of the platform beyond its normal limit
of travel by storing or by absorbing and
ANSI/SIA A92.6-2006, Self Propelled Elevating dissipating the kinetic energy of the platform.
Work Platforms
3.6 Chassis: That part of the MCWP which
ANSI/SIA A92.7-1998, Airline Ground Support provides mobility and support for the mast and
Vehicle Mounted Vertical Lift Devices elevating assembly.

ANSI/SIA A92.8-2006, Vehicle Mounted Bridge 3.7 Competent person: One who is capable of
Inspection and Maintenance Devices identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions that are
ANSI/SIA A92.10-2009, Transport Platforms unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees
and who has the authority to take prompt
ANSI A10.8-2001, Construction and Demolition corrective measures to eliminate such hazards.
Operations Scaffolding Safety Requirements
3.8 Counter roller: A roller used to counteract the
2.3 Referenced Scaffold Industry Association gear meshing separation forces between a rack
Publication(s) and pinion.
The standard is intended to be used in
conjunction with the following SIA publication(s): 3.9 Dealer: A person or entity who buys, rents or
ANSI/SIA A92.9 Manual of Responsibilities for leases from a manufacturer or distributor and who
Dealers, Owners, Users, Operators, Lessors, generally sells, rents, erects, and services
Lessees and Brokers of Mast Climbing Work MCWPs.
Platforms.
3.10 Delivery: Transfer of care, control and
3 Definitions custody of the MCWP from one person or entity to
For the purposes of this standard the following another person or entity.
terms and definitions apply:
Note: The terms, which are used in this standard, 3.11 Elevating assembly: The platform, drive
with reference to the definitions below, are mechanisms and all other components that travel
indicated in figures 1 and 2. vertically on the mast.

3.1 Authorized personnel (authorized person): 3.12 Equivalent entity: An organization, agency,
Personnel approved or assigned to perform a or individual who, by possession of an appropriate
specific type of duty or duties at a specific location technical degree, certificate, professional
or locations at a work site. standing, or skill, and who, by knowledge,
training, and experience, has equivalent ability to
3.2 Available platform area: Area of the work deal with the problems relating to the subject
platform measured at the work platform floor level. matter, the work or the project of the entity
referenced.

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3.13 Exposed side: A side of the platform that is 3.24 Manual of Responsibilities: A document
a greater distance from a building wall or structure containing the definitions (Section 3) and the
than that allowed by Local, State and Federal requirements mandated in this Standard for the
codes and ordinances for guardrail requirements. following entities: Dealers (Section 7.3); Owners
(Section 7.4); Users (Section 7.5); Operators
3.14 Familiarization: Providing information (Section 7.6); Lessors (Section 7.7); Lessees
regarding the control functions and safety devices (Section 7.8); and Brokers (Section 7.9).
for the MCWP to a competent person or the
operator who will control the movement of the 3.25 Manufacturer: A person or entity who
MCWP being delivered. makes, builds or produces a MCWP.

3.15 Guardrail system: A vertical barrier 3.26 Mast: A structure that supports and guides
intended to protect personnel and objects from the platform.
falling to lower levels.
3.27 Mast, fixed length: A mast whose length is
3.16 Guides: The parts of the mast which provide fixed and cannot be varied, even by the
guiding for the work platform. attachment of further mast sections.

3.17 Hazardous location: Any location that 3.28 Mast, variable length: A mast whose length
contains, or has the potential to contain, an can be varied by the attachment of successive
explosive or flammable atmosphere as defined in lengths of prepared sections.
ANSI/NFPA 505 Powered Industrial Trucks.
3.29 Mast tie: Anchorage system used to provide
3.18 Instability: A condition in which the sum of lateral restraint to the mast from the building or
the moments which tend to overturn the MCWP is other structure.
equal to or exceeds the sum of the moments
tending to resist overturning. 3.30 Modification, modified: To make a
change(s) to a MCWP which affects the
3.19 Interlock: A control or mechanism that, operation, stability, safety factors, or rated load of
under specified conditions, automatically allows or the MCWP in any way.
prevents the operation of another control or
mechanism. 3.31 Multilevel work platforms: Two or more
work platforms travelling on the same mast or an
3.20 Lessee: A person(s) or entity to whom a additional working level attached to and totally
MCWP is provided by lease, rental, loan, or other supported by a work platform. (For illustration see
arrangement. A lessee may also be a user or annex B)
operator.
3.32 Operator: An authorized person qualified to
3.21 Lessor: A person(s) or entity who leases, control the movement of a MCWP.
rents, loans, or otherwise provides a MCWP to
another party for the beneficial use of that party 3.33 Outrigger: Support at the base frame level
(the user). A lessor may also be a dealer, owner, used to maintain or increase the stability of the
lessee, user or operator. MCWP within specified conditions. An outrigger
may also be used for leveling.
3.22 Load diagram: A notice displayed on the
work platform showing the permitted number of 3.34 Outrigger beam: That part of an outrigger
persons and the weight and distribution of assembly which moves in a substantially
materials for the particular configuration. horizontal plane and may be powered or operated
manually.
3.23 Main platform: That part of the work
platform which is built up using primary structural 3.35 Overspeed: Any speed above rated speed.
elements.
3.36 Overspeed detector: A device which, when
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above rated speed, causes the overspeed safety 3.46 Rated load: The loads for which the MCWP
device to be applied. has been designed for in normal operation as
stated in the load diagram.
3.37 Overspeed safety device: A mechanical
device for stopping and maintaining the work 3.47 Rated speed: The vertical or horizontal
platform stationary on the mast in the event of speed for which the MCWP has been designed.
overspeed
3.48 Remanufacture: The modification of a
3.38 Owner: A person or entity who has MCWP, either by the original manufacturer or an
possession of a MCWP by virtue of proof of entity authorized by the manufacturer, so that the
purchase or legal possession of a MCWP. MCWP will comply with the ANSI Standard in
effect on the date the modification is completed.
3.39 Planking (decking): A work surface used on
platform extensions. 3.49 Re-rent: A transaction in which an entity not
owning the MCWP benefits in some manner by
3.40 Platform extensions: Those additional parts arranging its utilization by a user.
of the work platform which are built up using
secondary structural elements, whose support 3.50 Screw drive system: A drive system which
and location is dependent upon the main platform. consists of a mast mounted rack which meshes
They are used to extend the main work platform, with a powered drive screw attached to the
usually along its longitudinal working edge. They platform. Rotation of the powered drive screw
may form irregular shapes, which conform, to the elevates or lowers the platform.
work site. They may also extend at a level just
above or below the main platform level. 3.51 Shall: The word shall is to be understood
as mandatory.
3.41 Platform height: The vertical distance
measured from the floor of the platform to the 3.52 Stability: A condition in which the sum of
surface upon which the MCWP is being the moments which tend to overturn the MCWP is
supported. less than the sum of the moments tending to
resist overturning.
3.42 Qualified person: One who, by possession
of a recognized degree, certificate or professional 3.53 Transfer: Any horizontal movement of the
standing, or who by extensive knowledge, MCWP from one position to another on the same
training, and experience, has successfully working site.
demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve
problems relating to the subject matter, the work, 3.54 Transfer condition: The configuration of the
or the project. MCWP in which it is moved from one position to
another on the same working site.
3.43 Rack & pinion drive system: A drive
system using a gearing arrangement consisting of 3.55 Transfer and transport interlocks: Any
a cylindrical gear (pinion) which engages a linear design features on the MCWP which prevent
gear (rack) attached to the mast. unsafe transfer or transportation.

3.44 Rail mounted chassis: A chassis designed 3.56 Transfer and transport loads and forces:
to transmit horizontal as well as vertical forces to Inertia forces plus any loads permitted by the
the ground via rails. manufacturer on the MCWP shall be taken into
account when the MCWP is subject to transfer
3.45 Ratchet drive system: A drive system that conditions. Including any limitation on the weather
operates by attaching a ratcheting device to the and the load or persons on the MCWP.
rungs or other element of the mast in an
alternating manner and elevates or lowers the 3.57 Transport: Any movement of the MCWP
platform a predefined distance. The platform may outside the boundaries of the working site.
be supported by a pawl or similar device when the
drive mechanism is not engaged.

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3.58 Transport condition: The configuration of both.
the MCWP in which it is moved outside the
boundaries of the working site (for example road 3.61 Work platform: The vertical traveling part of
transport). the installation upon which the persons,
equipment and materials are carried and from
3.59 User: A person or entity that has care, which work is carried out. This is as opposed to
custody and control of the MCWP. This person or the MCWP, which refers to the whole of the
entity may also be the employee of the operator, a
dealer, owner, lessor, lessee, broker or the installation, including the work platform, mast,
operator. mast ties, base and chassis. The work platform
includes the main platform and any platform
3.60 Upper & lower limit devices: Means to extension.
limit the maximum and minimum platform height,
usually by mechanical or electrical means, or

Figure 1: TYPICAL SINGLE MAST MCWP

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 Figure 2: TYPICAL TWIN MAST MCWP

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SECTION 4 - LIST OF HAZARDS
The following table shows the hazards which
have been identified and where the A hazard which is not applicable or is not
corresponding requirements have been significant and for which, therefore, no
formulated in this standard in order to limit the requirements are formulated is shown in the
risk or reduce these hazards in each situation. relevant clause column as NA (not applicable).

Table 1

Hazards Description Relevant clauses in this Standard

1 Mechanical Hazards
1.1 Crushing 5.2.1.3; 5.3.2; 5.4.1
1.2 Shearing 5.2.1.3; 5.3.2; 5.4.1
1.3 Cutting or severing 5.3.2; 5.4.1
1.4 Entanglement 5.4.1
1.5 Drawing in or trapping 5.2.1.3; 5.3.2; 5.4.1
1.6 Impact 5.4
1.7 Stabbing or puncture NA
1.8 Friction or abrasion NA
1.9 High pressure fluid ejection 5.10
1.10 Ejection of parts 5.2.1.4; 5.2.1.5
1.11 Loss of stability 5.1.5; 5.2; 5.2.5
1.12 Slip, trip and fall 5.3.1.3

2 Electrical Hazards
2.1 Electrical contact 5.8; 7.1.2.7
2.2 Electrostatic phenomena NA
2.3 Thermal radiation NA

3 Hazards generated by materials and

substances processed, used or exhausted
by machinery
3.1 Contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids, 5.9; 5.10
gases, mists, fumes and dusts
3.2 Fire or explosion 5.9; 5.10
3.3 Biological and microbiological 5.9; 5.10

4 Hazards generated by neglecting

ergonomic principles in machine design
4.1 Unhealthy postures or excessive effort 5.2.1.6; 5.2.5.2; 5.6.2; 5.12
4.2 Inadequate consideration of human hand/arm NA
or foot/leg anatomy
4.3 Neglected use of personal protection 7.1.2.7; 7.1.2.12
equipment related measures/means
4.4 Inadequate area lighting 7.1.2.6
4.5 Mental overload or underload, stress NA
4.6 Human error 5.2.2.1; 5.12

5 Hazard combinations 5.1.1.1; 5.1.1.2; 5.1.3; 5.2.1.3; 5.7.1.7;

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 5.1.2.9; 7.1.2.12; 7.5.9; 7.6.7; 7.6.8
6 Hazards caused by failure of energy
supply, breaking down of machinery parts
and other functional disorders
6.1 Failure of energy supply 5.4.1.7; 5.4.4.2.1; 5.5; 5.7.1.6; 5.8;
5.10.1
6.2 Unexpected ejection of machine parts or 5.4.1.2; 5.9.1; 5.9.5; 5.10
fluids
6.3 Failure or malfunction of control system 5.4.4.2.1; 5.4.5.1.1; 5.5.1.1; 5.5.2.2.1;
5.5.3; 5.6.1; 5.7; 5.8; 5.11; 5.12; 5.13.5;
6.1.2.2.2
6.4 Errors of lifting 5.1.2.11; 5.1.5.1.5; 5.2.4; 5.4
6.5 Overturn, unexpected loss of machine 5.1.1.2; 5.1.2.3; 5.1.2.5; 5.1.2.11; 5.1.3;
stability 5.1.5; 5.2.1.4; 5.2.2.2; 5.2.2.3; 5.2.5.1;
5.4.1.6; 5.2.1.6

7 Hazards caused by missing and/or

incorrectly positioned safety related
measures and means
7.1 Guards 5.2.1.3; 5.3.2; 5.4.1.2; 7.1.2.6; 7.1.2.9;
7.2.2
7.2 Safety related (protection) devices 5.2.1.2; 5.2.1.4; 5.2.1.5; 5.4.4.2; 5.6

8 Inadequate lighting of moving / working 7.1.2.6

area

9 Hazards due to sudden movement 5.1.5; 5.2.2

instability etc. during handling

10 Inadequate / non ergonomic design of

operating position
10.1 Hazards due to dangerous environments 5.2.2; 5.9; 5.3.1.3; 5.3.2; 5.3.3
(contact with moving parts, exhaust, gases,
etc.)
10.2 Inadequate visibility from operators position 5.12.2; 5.12.5
10.3 Inadequate seat/seating NA
10.4 Inadequate/non ergonomic design/positioning 5.12
of controls
10.5 Start/moving of self propelled machinery 5.12; 5.13
10.6 Road traffic of self propelled machinery 7.1.2.6; 7.1.2.12
10.7 Movement of pedestrian controlled machinery 7.1.2.6; 7.1.2.12

11 Mechanical hazards
11.1 Hazards to exposed persons due to 5.2.2.1; 5.2.4; 5.4.1; 7.1.2.7
uncontrolled movement
11.2 Hazards due to breakup and/or ejection of 5.2.1.4; 5.2.1.5; 5.2.2.3
parts
11.3 Hazards due to rolling over (ROPS) 5.1.5
11.4 Hazards due to falling objects (FOPS) 7.1.2.7
11.5 Inadequate means of access 5.3.3; 5.3.3.4
11.6 Hazards due to towing, coupling, connecting, 5.4.1; 7.1.2.7; 5.2.2.4

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11.7 Hazards due to batteries, fire, emissions, etc. 5.9.1; 5.9.2; 5.9.3; 5.9.4; 5.9.5; 5.9.6

12 Hazards due to lifting operations

12.1 Lack of stability 5.1.5; 5.1.1.2; 5.2.2.3; 5.2.2.2; 5.2.5.1;
5.4.1.6
12.2 Derailment of machinery 7.2.2.4; 7.4.1.5; 5.4.2; 5.4.1.5; 5.12.2
12.3 Loss of mechanical strength of machinery 5.1; 5.2.1.7; 5.2.1.8; 5.2.2.2; 5.2.2.3;
and lifting accessories 5.2.3.3; 5.2.5.3; 5.3.1.4; 5.4.2; 5.4
12.4 Hazards caused by uncontrolled movement 5.2.2.3; 5.2.4; 5.4.1; 5.11; 5.2.5;
5.10.12.3

13 Inadequate view of trajectories of moving 5.13.4

parts
14 Hazards caused by lightning 7.1.2.6 g)
15 Hazards due to loading/overloading 5.5.2.2
16 Overloading or overcrowding of the 5.1.2; 5.5.2.2; 5.5.3
platform
17 Unexpected movement of the platform in 5.12.2; 5.8
response to external controls
18 Excess speed 5.5; 5.6.3; 5.4.4.1; 3.5.3
19 Persons falling from the platforms 5.3.2
20 The platform falling or overturning 5.2.2.3; 5.5; 5.10; 5.2.3; 5.2.5
21 Excess acceleration or braking of the 5.5; 6.4.4.4.2.2; 5.4.5
platform
22 Due to imprecise markings 5.2.2.5

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SECTION 5 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS mp = 175 lbs (80 kg); mass
AND/OR MEASURES of each person
me = 90 lbs (40kg); mass of
5.1 Structural and stability calculations personal equipment (for the
first two persons only)
5.1.1 General mt = mass (lbs.) of material and
Sound engineering principles consistent with all equipment on the work platform
data available regarding the parameters of (excluding personal equipment)
intended use and expected environment shall n = number of persons on the
be applied in the design, testing and work platform
manufacture of MCWP’s, with due
consideration of the knowledge that the unit will The mass of persons and the mass of
be carrying personnel. equipment and material shall act
simultaneously.
5.1.1.1
All loads and forces which can occur in any The minimum number of persons shall be: Two
allowed configuration during erection, (2) for single mast platforms and four (4) for
operation, out-of-service, dismantling and multiple mast platforms.
transfer shall be considered. This shall also
include inclined or hanging masts. The mass of the personal equipment (me) shall
be assumed to act on the point coincident with
5.1.1.2 each of the two persons which give the highest
The manufacturer shall be responsible for: stresses.
a) stability calculations, in order to identify the
various configurations of the MCWP and the 5.1.2.2.2
combinations of loads and deflections, The mass of each person is assumed to act as
which together create conditions of a point load on the MCWP at a horizontal
instability distance 4 in (0.1 m) from the upper inside
b) structural calculations, in order to evaluate edge of the top guard rail. The distance
the individual forces and to make allowance between the point loads shall be 20 in (0.51 m)
for deflections. All combinations of forces (see figure 3 as an example).
shall be considered including those which
produce the most unfavorable stresses in 5.1.2.2.3
the components. The mass mt shall be evenly distributed over
the entire area of the main platform giving a
5.1.2 Loads and Forces specific load per length t.
The following loads and forces shall be taken The center of gravity of the mass mt shall be
into account. assumed to act on a point 0.15 B (where B is
the width of the main platform) away from the
5.1.2.1 Structural loads longitudinal center line of the main platform, on
The masses of the components of the MCWP the side giving the highest stresses. See figure
when they are not moving are considered to be 4.
static structural loads. Calculations shall allow for the possibility that a
reduced load giving an unbalanced load case
The masses of the components of the MCWP may
when they are moving are considered result in higher stresses in some parts of the
to be dynamic structural loads. MCWP than a balanced rated load case would
give.
5.1.2.2 Rated load For single mast machines the bending moment,
M, on masts and platforms shall be calculated
5.1.2.2.1 The rated load for design purposes is: according to Formula 1, where Lmax is the
greater of the distances L1 and L2 in figure 5.
m = (n x mp) + mt + (2 x me) For multiple mast machines the bending
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 calculated according to Formulas 2, 3, 4 and
Figure 6. The factors 1.15 and 1.2 are used in
the Formulas 1, 2, 3, 4 in order to cover the
situations in use where, instead of a uniformly
distributed load, a concentration of the same
load is placed elsewhere within that individual
length.

Figure 6: Loading in the longitudinal direction. Multiple

mast machines.

Formulas: (2): M1= t x L12 x 1.15

2
2
(3): M2= t x L2 x 1.2
2

(4): M3= t x L32 x 1.15

2
5.1.2.2.4
If the area of the main platform, or part of it, is increased
Figure 3: Example of the distribution of persons by means of extensions, usually to the longitudinal edge
on the main platform or platform extensions. of the platform, the mass of the number of persons
allowed on the platform, according to 5.1.2.2.1, shall be
assumed to act on these longitudinal edges according to
5.1.2.2 2.

5.1.2.2.5
In order to provide long cantilever extensions to reach
more distant work points an exception to 5.1.2.2.4 may
be made, but shall be clearly explained on a sign easily
Figure 4: Eccentric loading normal to the visible on that particular extension to the main platform.
centerline. In no case shall the load on the extension be calculated
for less than two persons (mp) carrying their personal
equipment (me). In order to restrict the available platform
extension area, such extensions shall not be more than
24 in (0.6 m) wide. See Figure 7.
20”(0.51m)

Formula (1) Mmax = t x Lmax2 x 1.15

4”(0.1m)

Figure 5: Loading in the longitudinal direction. Figure 7: Long cantilever extensions.

Single mast machines.

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5.1.2.2.6 If the Work Platform is designed to permit the
When a handling crane is installed on the use of weather protection, in the form of a roof
platform the mass of the crane and the cranes over part of, or the whole of the platform, then
rated load shall together be treated as part of the resulting wind forces shall be considered to
the rated load of the MCWP. The location of the act on walls which reach the full height from the
force resulting from the use of the crane shall work platform floor to the top of the roof. Wind
be dictated by the manufacturers chosen forces shall be calculated according to 5.1.2.5
mounting positions for the crane supports. and 5.1.2.8. For platform regions protected by
such weather screens, the wind forces on
5.1.2.3 Horizontal forces persons, equipment and material coming under
the protection of these weather screens may be
5.1.2.3.1 Manual forces neglected.
The minimum value for the manual force is The mass of the weather protection screens
assumed to be 45 lbf (200 N) for each of the shall be treated as part of the rated load.
first two persons on the platform and 22.5 lbf
(100 N) for each additional person permitted on 5.1.2.4 Dynamic forces
the work platform.
It is assumed that the force is applied at a Dynamic forces shall be taken into account by
height of 42-in (1.1 m) above the floor of the multiplying all moving masses by a dynamic
work platform and acts in a horizontal direction. factor of 1.15.

5.1.2.3.2 Forces from the use of power tools The term, moving, includes raising and lowering
Where the manufacturer of the MCWP permits of the work platform and also transfer of the
the use of power tools which impose horizontal MCWP in its transfer condition.
reaction forces on the work platform which are
in excess of those given in 5.1.2.3.1 then the 5.1.2.5 In service wind loads
manufacturer shall specify the maximum force
permitted. It is to be assumed that the force is 5.1.2.5.1
applied at a minimum height of 42 in (1.1 m) All MCWP used out-of-doors or otherwise
above the floor of the work platform. exposed to wind, while in service, shall be
Such forces may be caused by the use of, for regarded as being affected by a minimum wind
example: pressure in accordance with table 2.
- water jetting equipment
- sand or grit blasting equipment 5.1.2.5.2
- mechanically assisted drilling machine Wind forces are assumed to act horizontally at
- hammer assisted drill the center of the windward area of the exposed
- electrically driven hammer/breaker structural parts of the MCWP.

5.1.2.3.3 Forces from the use of weather 5.1.2.5.3

protection screens on the Work Platform The wind-force coefficients applied to areas
exposed to the wind and calculation of wind

Table 2: Minimum design wind data for in-service conditions

Installation Wind velocity Wind pressure

Mph [m/s] Psi [N/m2]
Freestanding or MCWP during 28 [12.7] 0.0145 [100]
erection and dismantling.

Tied MCWP 35 [15.5] 0.0218 [150]

Note: The wind values given in Table 2 are minimum values for the central United States area and at low
altitudes. In special cases, e.g. coastal areas or at higher altitudes, information set out in the ANSI/ASCE
7-02 national standard shall be used.
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forces shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASCE floor.
7-02. The wind-force coefficient for persons
exposed to the wind is 1.0. 5.1.2.6 Loads and forces occurring during
transfer conditions
5.1.2.5.4 Inertia forces plus any load permitted by the
The full area of one person is 7.53 ft2 manufacturer on the work platform shall be
(0.7 m2) [15.7 in (0.4 m) average width x 69 in taken into account when the MCWP is subject
(1.75 m) height] with the center of area 39.4 in to transfer conditions.
(1.0 m) above the work platform floor.
5.1.2.7 Erection and dismantling loads
5.1.2.5.5
The exposed area of one person standing on a Loads imposed during erection and dismantling
work platform behind an unperforated section of shall be considered in the MCWP design.
fencing 43 in (1.1 m) high is 3.76 ft2 (0.35 m2 If the handling crane, on the platform as
)with the center of area 4.75 ft (1.45 m) above referred to in 5.1.2.2.6, is used during erection
the work platform floor. and dismantling of the MCWP then the mass of
the crane and the cranes rated load shall
5.1.2.5.6 together be treated as part of the erection and
The number of persons directly exposed to the dismantling load.
wind is calculated as:
a) The length of the side of the work platform 5.1.2.8 Out-of-service wind loads
exposed to the wind, rounded to the nearest 20
in (0.5 m) and divided by 20 in (0.5 m), or While out of service, with the work platform in a
b) The number of persons allowed on the work safe position, the wind pressure for the
platform if less than the number calculated in calculations shall be in accordance with table 3.
a). The limiting wind pressure shall be considered
in the most unfavorable direction.
5.1.2.5.7
If the number of persons permitted on the work 5.1.2.9 Buffer forces
platform is greater than in 5.1.2.5.6 a), a
reducing coefficient of 0.6 may be applied to Buffer forces shall be calculated taking into
the extra number of persons. account the characteristics of the buffer
according to 5.4.6 Where buffers are not used,
5.1.2. 5.8 deceleration or impact forces shall be taken into
The wind force on exposed equipment and account in the design.
material on the work platform is, calculated as 3
% of the mass T, acting horizontally at a height 5.1.2.10 Action of the safety means
of 39.4 in (1.0 m) above the work platform according to 5.5

Table 3: Minimum design wind data out-of-service conditions

Height of member Wind velocity Wind pressure

Above ground level ft [m] Mph [m/s] Psi [N/m2]
0 to 66 [0 to 20] 80 [35.8] 0.116 [800]
over 66 to 330 [20 to 100] 94 [42] 0.160 [1100]
over 330 [over 100] 103 [45.9] 0.189 [1300]

Note: The wind values given in Table 3 are minimum values for the central United States area and at
low altitudes. In special cases, e.g. coastal areas or at higher altitudes, information set out in the
ANSI/ASCE 7-02 national standard shall be used.

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To determine the forces produced by an Load combination B3
operation of these means, the sum total of all MCWP during erection or dismantling
travelling masses shall be multiplied by a factor
of 2. A lower factor, but not less than 1.2, may Load combination B4:
be used if it can be verified by test under all MCWP during transfer condition
conditions of loading up to 1.5 times the rated
load. Load combination C1:
MCWP striking the buffer while in service
5.1.2.11 Mast erection tolerances
Load combination C2:
For the purposes of calculation an allowance of MCWP during action of the safety means while
an additional 0.50 shall be made to allow for in service.
user inaccuracy when erecting the mast.
Load combination C3:
5.1.3 Load combinations and safety factors MCWP out of service.

The load combinations to be taken into The above load combination references (A1,
consideration shall be as follows: A2, B1, B2 etc) are used in Annex A
Load combination A1: (informative) as load case A, load case B and
MCWP in service without wind, static load case C as appropriate.
In each load combination the loads and forces
Load combination A2: acting on the MCWP shall be in accordance
MCWP in service without wind, dynamic. with table 4. Safety factors for structural steels
and aluminum alloys are given in Table 5 and
Load combination B1 Table 6 respectively.
MCWP in service with wind, static.

Load combination B2:

MCWP in service with wind, dynamic.
Load combination

Loads Ref. A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3
clause

Structural loads 5.1.2.1 X X X X X X X X X

Rated load 5.1.2.2 X X X X X X
Horizontal forces 5.1.2.3 X X
Dynamic forces 5.1.2.4 X X X X
In service wind loads 5.1.2.5 X X X X
Loads and forces during 5.1.2.6 X X
transfer condition
Erection and dismantling 5.1.2.7 X
loads
Out of service wind loads 5.1.2.8 X
Buffer forces 5.1.2.9 X
Action of safety means 5.1.2.10 X
Inaccuracies in setting up 5.1.2.11 X X X X X X

Table 4: Load Combinations that shall be taken into consideration

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factor
A1, A2 1.5
B1, B2, B3, B4 1.33
C1, C2, C3 1.25

Table 5: Safety factors for structural steels

Load Safety
case factor
Al. A2 1.7
B1, B2, B3, B4 1.55
C1, C2, C3 1.4

Table 6: Safety factors for structural aluminum alloys

5.1.4 Structural calculations 5.1.5.1.5

See the following: Inaccuracies in setting up according to
Annex A (Informative) 5.1.2.11 shall be taken into account in the
AISC Allowable Stress Design stability calculation.
AISC Load Resistance Factor Design
5.1.5.2 Calculation of overturning and
5.1.5 Stability calculations stabilizing moment

5.1.5.1 Calculation of forces The maximum overturning and corresponding

stabilizing moments shall be calculated about
5.1.5.1.1 the most unfavorable tipping lines.
Forces causing overturning moments shall,
when created by structural masses, be The calculations shall be made with the MCWP
multiplied by a factor of 1.1 and when created in the most unfavorable configurations with the
by rated loads be multiplied by a factor of 1.2. It maximum allowable inclination of the chassis
must be remembered here that an inclination of defined by the manufacturer. Every load and
the mast from the vertical will result in an force combination including inaccuracy in
increasing overturning moment as the work setting up shall be taken into account in their
platform travels upwards. most unfavorable combinations.

All forces causing stabilizing moments shall be In each case the calculated stabilizing moment
multiplied by a factor of 1.0. shall be greater than the calculated overturning
moment.
5.1.5.1.2
Wind forces shall be multiplied by a factor of 5.2 General machine requirements, base
1.2 and assumed to be acting horizontally. frame, chassis and mast

5.1.5.1.3 5.2.1 General machine requirements

Horizontal forces as detailed in clause 5.1.2.3
shall be multiplied by a factor of 1.2 and 5.2.1.1
assumed to be acting in the direction creating The MCWP and all parts belonging to it shall be
the greatest overturning moment. calculated in accordance with 5.1.

5.1.5.1.4 5.2.1.2
Forces according to 5.1.2.6 shall be treated in MCWPs shall be equipped with a permanently
the same way as specified in 5.1.5.1.1, installed device on the work platform to switch
5.1.5.1.2 and 5.1.5.1.3 as appropriate. off the work platform and secure it against
unauthorized use while out-of-service.

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Similar devices shall be permanently installed 5.2.1.8 Lifting equipment
at the chassis of self propelled MCWPs which Any dedicated lifting equipment shall not
isolates all movements of the MCWP. impose loads on the MCWP structure for which
Such devices shall be secured by a pad-lock or the MCWP was not designed.
similar device.
5.2.2 Base frame and chassis
5.2.1.3
Trapping and shearing points between the 5.2.2.1 General
chassis and work platform shall be avoided by
providing safe clearances or adequate If chains or belts are used in drive systems,
guarding. inadvertent movements of the chassis shall be
If safe clearance or adequate guarding is not automatically prevented if failure of a chain or
possible, then an acoustic warning device shall belt occurs.
be fitted to the work platform which at least If powered and manual drive systems are
gives a continuous warning when the work provided for the same movement, interlocks
platform is moving within 8.2 ft (2.5 m) of the shall prevent both systems from being engaged
chassis. at the same time.
Trapping, crushing and shearing points need After failure of the power supply, no inadvertent
only be considered at those areas within reach movement shall occur.
of persons on the work platform or standing Walkways on the base frame or chassis shall
adjacent to the MCWP at ground level, or at be equipped with a slip resistant surface.
other points of access.
5.2.2.2 Base frame
5.2.1.4 The base frame shall be equipped with
Locking pins shall be designed to be provisions for safe and secure attachment of
mechanically secured against unintentional other parts of the construction such as mast
disengagement and loss while in use, i.e. split and outriggers.
pin, locking nut, etc.
5.2.2.3 Chassis
5.2.1.5 The chassis shall be equipped with provisions
Where compression springs are used for a for safe and secure attachment of other parts of
safety function they shall be guided with the construction such as mast and outriggers.
secured ends. Their design shall be such that if
they break then the parts cannot coil into each Means shall be provided to ensure, or at least
other. to give proper warning, that the MCWP is in the
proper transfer (or transport) condition.
5.2.1.6 If the platform must be locked at a position on
The design of all components that have to be the chassis during transport, then transport
handled during erection i.e. mast section, interlocks shall be provided.
platform components, erection cranes, shall Means shall be provided to prevent instability of
have their weight assessed against manual the MCWP due to failure of any tire of the
handling. Where the permissible weight for chassis, for example by the provision of foam
normal handling, is exceeded, the manufacturer filled tires or by giving instructions in the user
shall give recommendations in the instruction manual regarding use of outriggers.
handbook concerning suitable lifting equipment.
5.2.2.4 Drive to wheels (excluding road
5.2.1.7 Attachment of lifting equipment transport)
Where components are erected by means of The chassis shall be capable of being stopped
lifting equipment, provision shall be made for and held stationary with a braking device under
adequate attachment of the lifting equipment. all ground conditions and also the worst
This shall ensure that the component is combination of horizontal speed and maximum
securely attached and lifted in the correct gradient specified by the manufacturer. The
position for assembly. brakes shall only be released and kept released
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conditions the brake shall apply automatically. 5.2.2.6 Tow-bar
After being applied the means of braking shall Tow-bar and steering mechanisms shall be
not depend on an exhaustible energy source. designed to minimize handling hazards to the
Acceleration and retardation must be within the user.
manufacturer's stability criteria. It shall be
possible to disengage the drive to the wheels 5.2.2.7 Warning marks
before towing the MCWP. Outriggers, outrigger beams and other parts of
For rail mounted chassis, means shall be the base frame or chassis protruding from the
provided to stop the machine safely at the limits main outline of the platform shall be marked
of travel. with warning colors (See ANSI Z535.5).
If axles are detachable, the chassis shall be
equipped with provisions for safe and secure 5.2.3 Mast structure
attachment of the axles when they are in use.
5.2.3.1 General
5.2.2.5 Outriggers Structural components of the mast required for
Outriggers shall be capable of carrying all loads the drive system of the elevating assembly (e.g.
permitted by the manufacturer. Maximum rack, drive tracks, rungs, etc.) shall be visible
allowable inclination and operation on the for detailed examination without dismantling.
maximum gradient permitted by the,
manufacturer shall also be considered.
The feet of the outriggers shall be designed to 5.2.3.2 Racks and similar devices
swivel in all directions by an amount equal to The racks and similar devices shall be securely
the maximum gradient specified by the attached to the mast. Joints between adjacent
manufacturer plus at least 100. sections of the rack shall be accurately aligned
Refer to the instruction manual for information to avoid faulty meshing or damage to teeth or
on the applied ground pressure resulting from similar components.
the outrigger feet.
Movement of the outrigger beams shall be 5.2.3.3 Tie attachement points
limited by mechanical stops. It shall also be If the MCWP is to be tied into a separate
possible to lock them at least in their extreme supporting structure the mast sections shall be
positions. designed to accommodate the attachment of
The outriggers shall be designed and ties at appropriate intervals. Attachment points
manufactured so that unintentional movement shall be designed in accordance with 5.1.
is prevented.
Any hydraulic outrigger shall be equipped with 5.2.3.4 Marking
a load holding valve, mounted directly to the All mast sections shall contain a durable mark
cylinder. This valve, i.e. a pilot operated check with a lot number, a mark or symbol enabling
valve or brake valve, shall prevent unintended the date of manufacture to be determined.
flow of oil to or from the cylinder, even in case
of pipe or hose rupture. 5.2.4 Mast design with regard to erection
The closing of this valve shall not cause a Effective means shall be provided to ensure, so
dangerous situation. far as practical, that only correctly
Power operated outriggers shall be fitted with a interchangeable mast sections can be
device to prevent power operated movement of connected together.
the outriggers, unless the work platform is in its The design of the mast shall ensure effective
intended position. load transfer between adjacent mast sections
Outriggers relying on a permanent pneumatic and that alignment is maintained.
pressure to provide support during use of the Where the vertical members of the mast
platform shall not be used. sections are used as guides for drive frame
Where central supports are provided directly guide rollers the joints of adjacent sections shall
beneath the masts these shall also comply with provide a continuous path.
the relevant requirements of this clause. MCWPs with masts which are tilted to the
working position for use shall be equipped with
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mechanically locked in the working position 5.3.1.3
automatically. It shall not be possible to raise The floor material shall be slip-resistant. The
the work platform unless this lock is engaged. floor shall be easy to clean and shall be self
draining. Any opening in the floor or between
5.2.5 Mast ties the floor and toeguards or access gates shall
be dimensioned so as to prevent the passage
5.2.5.1 General of a sphere of 5/8 in (15 mm) diameter. The
MCWP's will require lateral restraint from an floor material shall be securely attached to the
adjoining separate supporting structure when work platform. Any extensions shall be
erected above the manufacturer's specified prepared for attaching of the floor material.
maximum free standing height. This restraint
will normally be in the form of mast ties 5.3.1.4
attached at intervals between the mast and the The main platform floor shall be designed to
supporting structure. withstand without permanent deformation a
static load of a least 440 lbs (200 kg) exerted
5.2.5.2 Design on the least favorable square area of 4 in x 4 in
Mast ties shall be designed for manual handling (0.1 m x 0.1 m).
and ease of assembly using hand tools and
shall provide a degree of adjustment to 5.3.1.5
accommodate tolerances between the mast Any platform extensions of the main platform
and the supporting structure. They shall provide shall be able to be secured to prevent their
sufficient torsional rigidity to the mast. inadvertent movement. There shall be a clear
indication of the maximum permitted extended
5.2.5.3 Attachment to the supporting position. The platform extension shall be
structure designed to prevent it from being extended
The attachment of the mast ties to the beyond its maximum permitted extended
supporting structure shall be designed to resist position.
all forces generated, both in and out of service.
Sufficient information shall be provided in the 5.3.1.6
instruction handbook to enable the forces Platform extensions shall not be more than 24
applied to the supporting structure to be in (0.6 m) above or below the level of the main
calculated. platform.

5.3 Work platform 5.3.1.7

Planking (decking) shall follow the guideline set
5.3.1 General forth in OSHA regulations (29 CFR part 1926).

5.3.1.1 5.3.2 Guarding

The work platform shall remain in a horizontal
position within ±20during normal movements of 5.3.2.1
the platform and under the application of the All sides of the main platform and any platform
rated load and other forces exerted during extension shall be designed to be equipped
normal operation. During operation of the with a guardrail which can be securely fastened
means described in 5.5 and the emergency in position.
lowering/raising device in 5.6 the maximum
permitted variation from horizontal shall be ±50. 5.3.2.2
Except for the cases given in 5.3.2.4 the
5.3.1.2 guardrails shall be:
Trapdoors in the work platform shall be
securely fastened and shall not open 5.3.2.2.1 Top rail
downwards. The guardrail system shall include a top rail
around the upper periphery of all exposed
sides. The top rail shall be 42 in (1.06 m) high,
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surface. Equivalent structure may be used in 5.3.2.6
place of top rails, but shall meet the strength Where the platform extension is not flush with
requirements of section 5.3.2.2.4 of this the main platform, the unprotected opening
standard. between the two levels shall be guarded at
least with a toeguard of 4 in (0.1 m) height
5.3.2.2.2 Mid rail located on the lower level.
The guardrail system shall include a mid rail
approximately midway between the top rail and 5.3.3 Access
the platform surface on all exposed sides.
Equivalent structure may be used in place of 5.3.3.1
mid rails, but shall meet the strength At least one access gate shall be provided and
requirements of section 5.3.2.2.4 of this it shall not open outwards. All access gates
Standard. shall be so constructed as to either close
automatically or be electrically interlocked to
5.3.2.2.3 Toeboards prevent operation of the work platform unless
The platform shall include toeboards on all they are closed. Inadvertent opening of the
exposed sides. The minimum toeboard height access gate shall not be possible. Chains or
shall be 4 in (0.1 m). Toeboards; may not be ropes shall not be used as access gates.
omitted at the access opening(s). Toeboards
shall withstand, without failure, an outward 5.3.3.2
force of at least 50 lbs (23 kg). When the distance between the access level
and the floor of the work platform in the access
5.3.2.2.4 Structural integrity position exceeds 20 in (0.51 m), the MCWP
Each top rail, mid rail, or equivalent vertical shall be equipped with an access ladder or
barrier shall withstand without failure a force of stairs symmetrical with the access gate. The
300 lbs steps or rungs shall be divided equally over the
(136 kg), applied at any point in an outward or distance between the access level and the floor
downward direction without reaching ultimate of the work platform and in no case shall the
strength. step rise be more than 12 in (0.3 m).
The front of the steps or rungs shall be located
5.3.2.3 to give at least 6 in (0.15 m) toe clearance.
It is to be noted that if the platform is erected
towards a wall and the distance between the 5.3.3.3
wall and platform is more than 14 in (0.36 m) a Handholds, handrails or similar adequate
guardrail shall be required to prevent persons devices shall be provided to facilitate climbing
from falling between the wall and the platform the access ladder to the work platform.
(The maximum distance between the wall and
platform shall increase to 18 in (0.46 m) for 5.3.4 Multilevel work platforms
plastering and lathing operations.)
When it is possible to have a horizontal 5.3.4.1
distance between the wall and platform of not For multilevel work platforms the special
more than 14 in (0.36 m) then a guardrail is not requirements given in Annex B for options A
necessary. See 7.1.2.12. and B shall be taken into account. In addition
the following shall apply.
5.3.2.4
Chains or ropes shall not be used as guardrails. 5.3.4.2
All additional components that are used with
5.3.2.5 multilevel MCWPs shall be calculated
Where the movement or speed of the main according to 5.1.
platform and any extensions exceed 12 FPM All additional forces imposed upon the main
(0.06 m/s), or the clearance between the platform and the mast structure shall be
platform and the mast is less than 6 in (0.15 m), calculated according to 5.1.
guarding shall be installed to a height of at least
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5.3.4.3 5.3.4.11
Guarding shall be in accordance with 5.3.2. For option A travel limit switches shall be in
accordance with 5.11 taking into account the
5.3.4.4 position of the secondary work platform.
Roof protection shall be arranged for the lowest For option B separate travel limit switches shall
platform in option B to protect persons from be provided for each work platform, all in
falling objects. accordance with 5.11 making allowance for the
The roof construction for the lowest platform separation distance required in 5.3.4.6.
shall:
- be designed to withstand a load of 220 lbs 5.4 Drive systems for elevation
(100 kg) distributed on any area 4 in (0.1m) x 4
in (0.1 m), and 5.4.1 General
- be designed so as to prevent the passage of a
sphere of 5/8” (15 mm) diameter. 5.4.1.1
The maximum rated speed when raising and
5.3.4.5 lowering the platform shall be no more than 40
In option A the two work platforms shall not be FPM (0.2 m/s).
separated by more than 9 ft – 10 in (3.0 m)
between platform floor levels. 5.4.1.2
Fixed guarding shall be provided to prevent the
5.3.4.6 entry of any material that might cause damage
The separation distance between work to any part of the drive system and to protect
platforms in option B shall be controlled by persons from injury.
safety contact switches. This distance shall not
be less than 8ft – 2 in (2.5 m) in normal 5.4.1.3
operation taking into account leveling Chains or belts shall only be used in drive
inaccuracies. mechanisms in conjunction with an electrical or
mechanical safety device which stops the work
5.3.4.7 platform and keeps it stopped as soon as
Ladders for option A shall comply with 5.3.3. failure of a chain or belt occurs. The safety
Fixed access between the two work platforms factor of the wire rope or chain system shall not
shall be provided within the platform guarded be less than 8:1 based on ultimate strength.
area. Trapdoors shall comply with 5.3.1.2.
5.4.1.4
For option B direct access between work Manual drive systems shall be designed and
platforms shall not be provided. constructed to prevent kickback of handles.

5.3.4.8 5.4.1.5
For option A with multiple mast applications, Measures shall be taken to prevent the
platform leveling shall be in accordance with uppermost guide rollers or shoes running off
5.3.1.1. The design shall ensure that clearance the top of the guides during normal operation.
remains between the subsidiary work platform Further measures shall be taken to ensure that
and the mast over the full leveling range. under no circumstances, including erection and
dismantling, can any safety device pinion come
5.3.4.9 out of mesh with the rack or any mechanical
Controls shall be in accordance with 5.12. safety device designed to prevent uncontrolled
descent become inoperative.
5.3.4.10
Buffers shall be in accordance with 5.4.4. For 5.4.1.6
option A where the secondary work platform is Measures shall be taken to ensure the
located below the primary work platform, the continued stability of the work platform in the
height of the buffer shall be increased in order case of failure of any guide roller or shoe.
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5.4.2 Rack and Pinion Drive System ANSI/AGMA 2001-C95, regarding
This section applies to a MCWP elevated by a tooth-strength, for a minimum of 104 load-cycles
power operated rack and pinion drive system. representing static strength.
The rack shall be so dimensioned that based
5.4.2.1 on to ANSI/AGMA 2001-C95, there shall exist a
Means shall be provided to maintain the rack minimum safety factor of 1.5 for tooth-strength
and the driving or any safety gear pinion for the actual stress induced in the teeth.
constantly in mesh under all conditions of load.
Such means shall not rely upon the platform 5.4.2.7
guide rollers. The devices used shall restrict When more than one drive pinion is meshing
movement of the pinion on its axis such that at with the rack, it shall only be permissible to
least two-thirds of the tooth is always in share the design loads between the pinions, if a
engagement with the rack. self-adjusting measure is provided to guarantee
load sharing under all normal running
5.4.2.2 conditions.
In addition it shall not be possible for the pinion
to move out of its correct engagement with the 5.4.2.8
rack by more than one third of the tooth height, A pinion shall never be used as a guide roller.
even in the event of failure of a counter roller or
other mesh control feature or local bending or 5.4.2.9
deflection of the mast. Visual examination of all the pinions shall be
possible without removal of the pinions or major
5.4.2.3 disassembly of structural components of the
The rack and pinion metric tooth module shall MCWP.
not be less than
four (4) for drive systems where the counter 5.4.3 Ratchet Drive Systems
roller or other mesh control feature reacts This section applies to a MCWP elevated by a
directly on the rack without the interposition of power operated ratchet drive system.
any other mast profiles.
six (6) where the reaction of the counter roller 5.4.3.1 General requirements
or other mesh control feature is by means of
another element of the mast which is then in 5.4.3.1.1
immediate contact with the rack. The maximum rated speed when raising and
lowering the platform shall be no more than 12
5.4.2.4 FPM (0.06 m/s).
Any safety gear pinion shall be situated lower
than the drive pinions. 5.4.3.1.2
Means shall be provided to ensure the proper
5.4.2.5 engagement of the drive system or any safety
The drive pinion shall be designed according to device on the rungs or other elements of the
ANSI/AGMA 2001-C95, regarding mast. Such means shall not rely on the platform
tooth-strength, for a minimum of 108 guide rollers.
load-cycles. The pinion shall be so
dimensioned that, based on ANSI/AGMA 2001- 5.4.3.1.3
C95, there shall exist a minimum safety factor Visual examination of the drive mechanism
of 1.5 based on the allowable stress number for shall be possible without major disassembly.
tooth-strength taking into account the actual
stress induced in the teeth under the total 5.4.3.1.4
suspended static load per pinion. A drive mechanism shall never be used as a
guide roller.
5.4.2.6
The rack shall be made from material having 5.4.3.2 Design requirements
properties matching those of the pinion in terms
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5.4.3.2.1 base. The base may act as the buffer if the
The drive system shall always have at least one requirements of section 5.4.6.2 are met.
contact point fully engaged with the mast.
5.4.3.5 Upper travel limit switches
5.4.3.2.2
The drive system shall be designed in 5.4.3.5.1
accordance with 5.1. Upper travel limit switches are not required
where the ratchet drive system cannot
5.4.3.2.3 disengage the guide rollers with the mast.
The ratchet drive mechanism shall be designed
in accordance with generally accepted 5.4.4 Screw Drive Systems
engineering principles using a minimum fatigue This section applies to a MCWP elevated by a
safety factor of 1.5 taking to account the actual power operated screw drive system.
stress induced under the total suspended static
load. The fatigue load cycles shall be 106 for 5.4.4.1 General
the dynamic component of the drive The screw drive components shall be designed
mechanism. using a fatigue safety factor of 1.5 taking into
account the actual stress induced under the
5.4.3.2.4 total suspended static load. The fatigue load
When more than one drive unit is used on the cycles shall be 104 for the rack component and
same mast, it shall only be permissible to share 108 for the dynamic components of the drive
the design loads between the drive units if a mechanism.
self adjusting measure is provided to ensure
load sharing under all normal running 5.4.4.2 Rack
conditions. The rack or similar support device shall be
securely attached to the mast.
5.4.3.3 Safety devices for ratchet drive Adjacent sections of the racks on the adjacent
systems mast sections shall be accurately aligned to
avoid faulty meshing or damage to the drive
5.4.3.3.1 system.
The MCWP shall be provided with a safety
device that meets the applicable requirements 5.4.4.3 Screw drive unit
of section 5.5 and that will prevent the platform
from free falling in the event of a failure of the 5.4.4.3.1
drive system. Means shall be provided to maintain the rack
and any screw drive unit constantly in mesh
5.4.3.3.2 under all conditions of load. The guide rollers
The safety device shall be situated lower than used shall restrict movement of the screw
the drive system. system on its axis such that there is adequate
engagement with the rack and screw drive unit
5.4.3.3.3 to ensure its safe operation.
The components of the mast supporting the
safety device shall have safety factor of 2.5 5.4.4.3.2
based on the ultimate strength of the material It shall not be possible for the screw drive to
and the highest force that can occur at the move out of its correct engagement with the
rated load and maximum possible speed. rack by more than one third of the contact
surface, even in the event of failure of a counter
5.4.3.4 Lower travel limit switches roller or local bending or deflection of the mast.
5.4.3.4.1 5.4.4.3.3
Ratchet drive systems need not be provided When more than one drive screw is meshing
with lower travel limit switches if the drive unit with the rack, it shall only be permissible to
cannot induce uplift forces into the mast or share the design loads between the drive
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to guarantee load-sharing under all normal Every work platform shall be provided with a
running conditions. brake system which operates automatically:
a) in the event of loss of the main power supply.
5.4.4.3.4 b) in the event of loss of the supply to control
The safety device shall be situated lower than circuits.
the drive system. If two or more masts are used there shall be a
braking ability for each mast. Belts or chains for
5.4.4.3.5 coupling the drive pinion to the component on
Visual examination of the drive screw shall be which the brake operates are not permitted.
possible without removal of the drive screw or
major disassembly of structural components of 5.4.5.1.2
the MCWP. The braking system on its own shall be capable
of stopping the platform, travelling at rated
5.4.4.4 Lower travel limit switches speed and with 1.25 times the rated load with a
Lower terminal stopping and lower final limit retardation between 0.2 and 1.0 g. In addition
switches need not be provided if all of the the braking system on its own shall be capable
following conditions are met: of stopping the machine when travelling at the
1) The maximum speed of descent does not triggering speed of the overspeed detector with
exceed 39 FPM (0.2 m/s) under all the rated load.
circumstances including operation of the
safety system (5.5.1.1). 5.4.5.1.3
2) Buffers are provided which have no moving In the case of only one brake, all the
parts and are designed for repeated use mechanical components of the brake which
without wear. take part in the application of the braking action
3) The buffer is designed according to 5.4.6 on the drum or disc or drive pinion shall be
taking into account the possibility that the constructed and installed in such a way that if a
platform may be driven into the buffer. failure in one of them occurs sufficient braking
4) The drive system is designed with a load- shall remain to bring the work platform with
limiting device that limits the strain on the rated load to a stop.
drive in the event the platform can be
driven into the buffer and the drive system 5.4.5.1.4
shall be designed taking into consideration The components on which the brake operates
the resulting forces. shall be positively coupled to a sprocket, drive
pinion or similar device.
5.4.4.5 Upper travel limit switches
Screw drive systems are not required to be 5.4.5.1.5
provided with upper terminal stopping or upper Any machine fitted with an emergency lowering
final limit switches where; or raising device according to 5.6 shall be
1) the MCWP is designed so that the capable of having the brake released manually
uppermost guide rollers or shoes cannot and require a constant effort to keep the brake
run off the top of the guides during normal open.
operations,
2) the work platform cannot be driven off the 5.4.5.1.6
top of the mast under any circumstances; The action of the brake shall be exerted by
and, the platform remains stable in the compression springs. The springs shall be
horizontal position according to 5.3.1.1 adequately supported and shall not be stressed
under all conditions including erection and in excess of 80 % of the torsional elastic limit of
maximum unbalanced platform loading. the material.

5.4.5 Braking system 5.4.5.1.7

Brake blocks and linings shall be of
5.4.5.1 General requirements incombustible material (the use of asbestos is
forbidden) and shall be so secured that normal
5.4.5.1.1 wear does not weaken their attachments.

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Brakes shall be provided with means of 5.4.6.2
adjustment. The total possible stroke of the buffer(s) shall
The braking system shall be protected against be at least equal to the stopping distance
ingress of lubricants, water, dust or other corresponding to the work platform with rated
contaminants to at least NEMA 1. load, being arrested by the buffers from its
maximum possible speed at a deceleration of
5.4.5.2 Special requirements for 1.0 g. The maximum possible speed to be
electromechanical brakes considered shall be that which can occur in
service or the tripping speed of the overspeed
5.4.5.2.1 safety device or speed limiting system
In normal operation, a continuous flow of whichever is the greater.
current shall be required to hold off the brake.
5.4.6.3
The interruption of this current shall be effected If the buffers travel with the work platform they
by at least two independent electrical devices, shall strike against a clearly recognizable
whether or not integral with those which cause pedestal.
interruption of the power supply of the drive
motor. 5.5 Means to prevent the work platform from
falling with overspeed
If, when the work platform is stationary, one of
the contactors has not opened the main 5.5.1 General
contacts, further movement shall be prevented.
5.5.1.1
5.4.5.2.2 All MCWP's shall be equipped with a device, or
When the motor of the work platform is likely to means which prevents the work platform from
function as a generator, it shall not be possible falling in the event of any failure (other than a
for the electric device operating the brake to be structural failure of the mast/work platform) and
fed by the driving motor. which operates before a speed of 100 FPM (30
m/min) is exceeded. This device, or means,
Braking shall become effective after opening of shall automatically arrest and sustain the work
the brake release circuit (the use of a diode or platform with 1.1 times the rated load.
capacitor connected directly to the terminals of
the brake coils shall not be considered as a These devices or means shall, when tripped
means of delay). cause a deceleration not less than 0.05 g and
not more than 1.0 g.
5.4.5.3
Special requirements for hydro-mechanical This shall be achieved by one of the following
brakes systems:

5.4.5.3.1 a) an Overspeed Safety Device or

In normal operation a continuous oil pressure b) two or more independent and identical direct
shall be required to hold off the brake. drive units fitted to each mast

5.4.5.3.2 When the motion of the platform is 5.5.1.2

initiated, the braking system shall not reach the Adjustable components which have a safety
hold off position before the normal operating related function shall either require tools for
torque for the drive is attained. their adjustment or be capable of being sealed
against unauthorized adjustment.
5.4.6 Buffers
5.5.1.3
5.4.6.1 These devices or means shall be designed to
Where the deceleration of the work platform at ensure that environmental conditions cannot
the bottom limit of travel of the work platform affect their safe operation.
could exceed 1.0 g, buffers shall be provided.

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5.5.2 Overspeed safety device Overspeed Detector shall operate mechanically
and shall be driven by the overspeed safety
5.5.2.1 Design requirements device or by rope.

The overspeed safety device specified in 5.5.2.2.3

5.5.1.1a) shall: If ropes and pulleys are used for overspeed
detector
a) be independent of the drive machinery other
than the rack or rungs -the wire rope diameter shall not be less than ¼
b) be always fully operational in normal use, in. (6 mm);
erecting, maintenance and dismantling.
c) not be dependent on energizing or -the ratio between the diameters of the rope
maintaining an electrical or other auxiliary pulley and the wire rope shall not be less than
circuit. 20:1;
d) accessible for inspection, maintenance and
testing without major dismantling -the ratio between the minimum breaking force
e) be designed using a safety factor of 2.5 of the wire rope to the highest pull forces which
based on the ultimate strength of the material could occur in the wire rope shall not be less
and the highest force which can occur in the than 8:1;
device with rated load and maximum possible
speed (see 5.5.1.1). -the minimum generated force shall not be less
f) be able to be tested by a competent person than 67.5 lbf (300 N) and not less than twice
remote from the work platform so that persons the force necessary to engage the Overspeed
are not exposed to danger. Safety Device.
g) not be used for guidance of the work
platform. 5.5.3 Multiple drive units
h) positively actuate on the masts or racks and
be tripped by an overspeed detector (See Where multiple drive units are used to meet the
5.5.2.2). requirements of section 5.5.1.1 b), the following
i) be designed so that all control circuits for shall apply:
normal operation are automatically interrupted
by a safety switch before or at the time the a) The MCWP shall have at least two or more
overspeed safety device is applied. independent and identical capacity direct
j) be designed so that the method of release of drive units fitted to each mast. Each drive
the safety device requires the intervention of a unit shall have its own brake, and each
competent person in order to return the MCWP brake unit shall be completely independent
to normal operation. and be positively but separately connected
k) be designed such that the braking effect of to the mast.
the overspeed safety device increases b) In the event of the failure of a drive unit or
progressively from the point of tripping of the its braking system, the remaining braking
overspeed governor to the point of bringing the system shall be capable of stopping and
platform to rest. sustaining the work platform when carrying
1.1 times the rated load, from the maximum
5.5.2.2 Overspeed Detector possible speed even under emergency
lowering conditions (see 5.6).
5.5.2.2.1 In addition, each brake shall have a
The Overspeed Detector shall trip at a speed minimum capacity of 2 times the design
defined by the manufacturer, but in no case load of each drive unit.
shall the work platform exceed the speed stated c) Each drive unit shall always be fully
in 5.5.1.1. operational in normal use, erection,
maintenance and dismantling.
5.5.2.2.2 d) The brake mechanism shall be able to be
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e) The brake system shall be accessible for The means for emergency lowering is intended
inspection, maintenance and functional to permit controlled movement of the platform
testing of the system without major to a level which will allow personnel to safely
dismantling. exit the platform.
f) Each drive unit, including the rack where
applicable, shall be designed using a safety 5.6.2 The means shall:
factor of 2.5 based on the ultimate strength
of the material and the highest force that a) be operated from a safe, but easily
can occur in the drive at the rated load and accessible location on the work platform which
maximum possible speed. also permits the best possible view of the travel
The load on each drive unit shall be area.
determined considering the failure of at b) have controls which are adequately
least one drive unit. shrouded or otherwise arranged to prevent, as
g) The drive system shall detect a malfunction far as possible, accidental operation from any
in any drive unit that impedes its proper cause.
function, and when the malfunction is c) only be operable by a hold-to-run control
detected, the brakes shall be automatically which permits lowering of the work platform
applied and the normal operation of the only as long as the control is manually held in a
drive system shall be prevented. set position by a manual force of no more than
Electrically powered drive systems shall at 90 lbf (400N).
least indicate a loss of mechanical integrity, d) require the temporary release of the braking
which results in a differential in the current system (see 5.4.3).
demand between each drive unit exceeding e) require the immediate automatic re-
25% of the full-load current. application of the braking system upon release
Hydraulically powered drive systems shall of the emergency lowering controls.
at least indicate a loss of mechanical f) be capable of lowering the work platform with
integrity, which results in a differential in the 1.1 times the rated load.
torque demand between each drive unit g) not allow any part of the work platform to
exceeding 25% of the full-load torque. exceed ± 50 from the horizontal, according to
h) The drive system shall have a speed 5.3.1.1, during emergency lowering.
limiting system that automatically prevents
the work platform from exceeding a descent 5.6.3
speed of 79 FPM (24 m/min). The emergency lowering means shall not
The speed limiting system shall be capable prevent the operation of the devices according
of carrying the work platform and its rated to 5.5.1.1 a).
load in the most disadvantageous
configuration, and shall have a safety 5.6.4
factor of at least 2.5 based on the ultimate Means for emergency raising of the work
strength of the material and the highest platform may be provided in addition to the
force which can occur in the event of the means for emergency lowering. When
failure of a brake or mechanical failure provided, the emergency raising means shall
occurring in a drive unit. comply with 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 as well as 5.6.3
with the word raising substituted for lowering in
5.6 Means for emergency lowering and all cases.
raising the work platform
5.7 Overload/moment device
5.6.1
The MCWP shall be equipped with the means 5.7.1
to lower the platform in emergencies or other The MCWP shall be provided with an overload
circumstances. Such circumstances shall and moment detecting and indicating device.
include power system failures but may exclude For exception see 5.7.16.
those mechanical failures which would prevent
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5.7.2 5.7.7
This device shall detect the total load due to The selector shall be so situated or protected
persons, equipment and materials on the work so as to be inaccessible to unauthorized
platform. It shall also detect those moments persons.
due to these loads, that are likely to lead to
overturning or failure of the MCWP. This device 5.7.8
shall at least detect: The overload/moment detector shall be
- bending and torque moments on cantilevered triggered before reaching a load/moment of 1.1
main platforms times the rated load/moment and once
-bending and torque moments on the central triggered shall continuously isolate the controls
part of simply supported main platforms (i.e. concerned until the overload/moment has been
platforms between masts on multiple mast removed.
machines)
-bending moment on the mast 5.7.9
The design and installation of overload/moment
5.7.3 detectors and indicators shall take into account
Overload moment detection shall be capable of the need to test the MCWP with overloads
being carried out at least while the work without dismantling and without affecting the
platform is stationary. performance of the detector or indicator.

5.7.4 5.7.10
The overload/moment detector shall be The overload/moment indicator shall
consistent with the rated loads and their continuously, visually and audibly, warn the
location shown or described on the rated load operator and other persons in the vicinity of the
chart(s) for the MCWP. work platform when the overload/moment
detector is activated.
5.7.5
The load and moment detection and indication 5.7.11
shall function. No provision shall be made for the user to
cancel the warning.
a) automatically for the different possible
platform configurations, or 5.7.12
Visual warnings shall be positioned to be in full
b) if automatic detection and indication are not view of persons on the work platform.
possible for different configurations,
then a work platform configuration selector shall 5.7.13
be provided which allows a clear classification The overload/moment detector and indicator
of the chosen setting in comparison with actual shall be arranged so that their operation (but
work platform configuration. This can be done not necessarily their accuracy) can be checked
by either: without applying loads to the work platform.

1) a clear sign of the respective platform 5.7.14

configuration The overload/moment detector and indicator
or shall comply with 5.10.
2) a code at each setting. In this case a clear
reference shall be given to the explanation of 5.7.15
the code on a separate code or configuration The electrical and electronic requirements for
sign. overload detection devices are given in Annex
C.
5.7.6
The number of possible selections permitting 5.7.16
use of the work platform shall not exceed the Devices according to 5.7.1 to 5.7.15 are not
number of configurations for the work platform. required if the following requirements are met:

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All design calculations are based on the loads shall be connected to the protective bonding
mp, me and T. that are related to the rated load circuit (see ANSI/NFPA 70).
‘m’ in 5.1.2.2.1 increased by a further factor f
as a function of ‘m’ according to Figure 8. 5.8.1.6
All safety contacts shall be of positive opening
Brakes and safety devices/means are operation type.
calculated with the same loads as mentioned in
the previous paragraph. 5.8.1.7
In the event of a failure of one phase of the
For stability calculations the increased loads supply to the directional control device, the
are considered in case they give overturning machine shall stop.
moments.
5.8.1.8
Precautions shall be taken to ensure the free
and safe movement of any trailing cable
throughout the full range of travel of the work
platform. Where the mast is inclined or where
multilevel work platforms to option B (annex B)
are used, additional precautions are necessary,
for example by making the cable follow the
incline of the mast by the use of guides or the
use of automatic cable reeling drums.
Figure 8
Factor f as a function of rated load
5.8.2 Safety switches

5.8 Electrical systems The operation of a safety switch shall be by

positive separation of the contacts, even if the
5.8.1 General contacts have welded together. Safety switches
shall comply with 5.8.1.6 and the conditions set
5.8.1.1 out in table 7 below
Electrical and electronic installations and their TABLE 7
components shall be in accordance with Conditions for use of electric switches
ANSI/NFPA 70, which applies in full. Clause Devices checked Switch
5.3.4.6 Separation distance switch sc
5.5.2.1 i Operation of overspeed sc
5.8.1.2 A main switch according to ANSI/NFPA safety devices
70 shall be mounted on the chassis or base at 5.12.1 Terminal stopping switch ssr
an easily accessible position. 5.12.2 Final limit switch sc
Abbreviations:
5.8.1.3 ssr = safety switch, self resetting
sc = safety switch in a safety circuit
Drive systems shall have a power supply
disconnecting device within 6 ft 6 in (2.0m) from
the drive.
5.8.3 Control systems
5.8.1.4 The control system shall comply with what is
Safety and control circuits shall be in stated in table 7. This includes any control
accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70. The safety system using electrical or hydraulic power.
and control circuits shall be electrically
separated from all other circuits. The control system shall be designed so that a
single malfunction in the control system will not
5.8.1.5 result in continuous uninterruptible unintended
Transformers shall be used for supplying movement of the platform.
control circuits. Such transformer shall have
separate winding and one side of the control In redundancy-type circuits and diversity-type
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as possible the risk of defects occurring 5.10.1.3
simultaneously in more than one circuit arising Each hydraulic circuit shall be provided with a
from a single cause. sufficient connection for a pressure gauge to
allow checking for correct pressure.
5.9 Drive systems powered by internal
combustion engines 5.10.1.4
The design of the hydraulic system shall enable
5.9.1 entrapped air to be vented.
Guards shall be provided to protect persons at
control positions, or standing adjacent to the 5.10.1.5
MCWP at ground level, or at other points of Any hydraulic tank open to atmosphere shall be
access, against thermal or mechanical hazards. equipped with an air-breathing filter.

5.9.2 5.10.1.6
The exhaust from internal combustion engines Each fluid reservoir tank shall be equipped with
shall be directed away from control positions. easily accessible devices indicating both the
permissible maximum fluid level and the
5.9.3 necessary minimum level.
The filling points of fuel and fluid reservoirs
(other than for fire resistant fluids) shall be 5.10.1.7
positioned to avoid any fire from spillage onto The hydraulic system shall be fitted with a
very hot parts. (e.g. engine exhaust) pressure-relief valve in order to provide
protection against excess pressure. It shall be
5.9.4 adjustable, sealed and designed to resist
An appropriate fire extinguisher shall be tampering. The valve shall be adjusted for a
provided with the MCWP in a suitable location pressure which is no more than 20 % above the
where flammable fuels are used. pressure in operation with the rated load. If
different maximum pressures are used in the
5.9.5 hydraulic system, then a corresponding number
Batteries and containers shall be constrained to of pressure-relief valves shall be provided.
prevent displacement which could create a
hazard. 5.10.1.8
Tubing and their connections, which may be
5.9.6 subjected to the maximum pressure permitted
Suitable ventilation holes shall be provided in by any pressure-limiting device, shall be
the battery container, compartment, or cover to designed to withstand at least twice that
prevent the accumulation of gases. pressure without permanent deformation. If in
normal operation component may be subjected
5.10 Hydraulic systems to higher pressure than permitted by the
pressure-limiting device, they shall be designed
5.10.1General to withstand at least twice that higher pressure
without permanent deformation.
5.10.1.1
The hydraulic system shall be designed so that 5.10.1.9
where the elevation of the platform is The bursting pressure of hoses, including
accomplished by hydraulic means, the system fittings, which may be subjected to the
shall prevent uncontrolled descent in the event maximum pressure permitted by the pressure-
of a hydraulic system failure. relief valve shall be not less than four times that
pressure.
5.10.1.2
It shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer 5.10.1.10
to determine, by calculations and test, the All other parts of the hydraulic system shall be
working pressures which can occur in any part designed to withstand at least two times the
of the circuit.

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maximum pressure to which they will be 5.11.4
subjected without permanent deformation Limiting and indicating device systems shall fail
. to a "safe" condition, in which any fault results
5.10.1.11 in a shutdown of the control circuits for normal
Pilot-operated control valves shall be so operation.
designed and installed that they fail to a “safe”
condition in the event of power failure. 5.12 Travel limit switches

5.10.2 Hydraulic cylinders 5.12.1

Terminal stopping switches shall be provided
5.10.2.1 and positioned so that they automatically stop
Hydraulic cylinders shall be designed and the work platform from rated speed at the
installed in accordance with the applicable highest and lowest levels. At the lowest level,
standard for fluid power systems and initiation of stopping should occur before
components (SAE J514, J516 and J517 or contact with the buffer and before contact with
equivalent) the final limit switch. At the highest level,
initiation of stopping shall occur before contact
5.10.2.2 with the final limit switch.
The design of threaded joints subjected to
varying tensile loads shall take into account the 5.12.1.1
effects of fatigue and prevent inadvertent Terminal stopping devices required by rule
separation (unscrewing). The visible threaded 5.12.1 shall be permitted to use mechanically
joints shall be marked with a line of paint for operated, or solid state type devices for
easy checking of unscrewing. determining the platform position.

5.10.2.3 5.12.2
Load holding cylinders shall be fitted with a An upper final limit shall be provided. It shall be
device to prevent unintended movement positioned such that the work platform will
caused by failure of an external tubing until they come to a complete stop before reaching the
are opened by an external force. top of the mast. After triggering the upper final
The device shall be either: limit switch, downward movement of the work
a) integral with the cylinder, or platform may be permitted but no further
b) directly and rigidly flange-mounted, or upward movements shall be possible until
c) placed close to the cylinder and connected corrective action has been taken by a
to it by means of rigid tubing (as short as competent person.
possible), having welded or flanged
connections and being calculated in the A lower final limit switch shall be provided. It
same way as the cylinder. shall interrupt the electric supply such that the
work platform is not powered into the buffers.
5.11 Special requirements for safety devices After triggering the lower final limit switch all
that depend on auxiliary circuits movements of the work platform shall be
prevented until corrective action has been
5.11.1 taken by a competent person.
The device shall be compatible with the
designed use of the MCWP. 5.12.2.1
Final terminal stopping devices required by
5.11.2 section 5.12.2 shall:
Systems shall enable periodic functional checks a) be mechanically operated;
to be carried out to verify that all functions are b) have operating cams made of metal;
operating correctly. c) have switch contacts which are directly
opened mechanically. Arrangements
5.11.3 which depend on a spring or gravity, or a
If interruption of the power occurs, all data and combination thereof, to open the contacts
calibration of the indicators shall be retained. shall not be used.

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5.12.3 5.13.6
Separately mounted actuating and control Emergency stop controls shall be arranged on
devices shall be used for the terminal stopping the platform. When activated, this switch shall
(travel limit) switches and the final limit cause the power to be removed from the
switches. platform drive system, motor and brake.

It is permitted to have one final limit switch to 5.13.6.1 Emergency stop switches shall:
serve both the upper and lower limit switch
functions. a) be of the manually opened and closed type;
b) have red operating handles or buttons;
5.13 Controls c) be conspicuously and permanently marked
“stop” and shall indicate the stop and run
5.13.1 positions;
On self-propelled MCWPs it shall not be d) be positively opened mechanically and their
possible to operate the vertical movement of opening shall not be solely dependent on
the platform and the horizontal movement for springs.
transfer simultaneously.
5.13.7
5.13.2 On starting, or restoration of the power after
The control device for normal vertical failure of the power supply, no further
movement shall be situated on the work movement shall occur without the intervention
platform only. The control device for horizontal of the operator.
movement of the MCWP-chassis shall not be
situated on the platform.
SECTION 6
5.13.3 VERIFICATION OF SAFETY
If movement can be controlled from different REQUIREMENTS AND/OR MEASURES FOR
control positions, the controls shall be EACH NEW MODEL OF MCWP
interlocked in such a way that control is only
possible from one pre-selected control position. Examinations and tests for each new model of
MCWP shall be performed by the manufacturer.
5.13.4
Platforms shall be provided with hand operated 6.1 Design check
controls such that all movements of the The design check shall verify that the MCWP is
platforms can only take place while the control designed in accordance with this standard. It
is being actuated. When released, the controls will include the verification of the following
shall automatically return to the neutral position. documents:
All controls shall be arranged to prevent
inadvertent operation. a) drawings containing the main dimensions
of the MCWP.
5.13.5 b) description of the MCWP with necessary
While moving the platform vertically, the control information about its capabilities
station shall be positioned to provide the c) information about the materials used.
operator with the best possible view of the d) diagrams of the electrical, hydraulic and
travel area and to ensure safe movement of the pneumatic circuits.
platform. A warning sign shall be mounted on e) operating instructions.
any portable control station stating that vertical
operation of the work platform from places The above documents shall give all necessary
other than the work platform itself is forbidden. information to enable:
For multilevel platforms under Annex B Option
A no personnel are allowed on the secondary -the stability calculations to be checked (see
platform while moving the platform vertically. 5.1.5).
-the structural calculations to be checked (see
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6.2 Practical tests the unloaded platform in the worst transfer
condition. The brake shall be able to stop and
6.2.1 General hold the MCWP in the worst transfer condition.
Practical tests shall be made to verify that the Application of the brake shall not induce
MCWP is stable, the MCWP is structurally instability.
sound, and all functions work correctly and
safely. 6.2.2.3 Overload test
The test load shall be 125% of the rated load.
These tests shall be made: All movements with the test loads shall be
a) In the case of a freestanding MCWP, with carried out at accelerations and decelerations
the mast erected to its maximum appropriate with safe control of the load.
freestanding height.
b) In the case of a tied-in MCWP, with at least When, due to the various combinations of
two ties in position at their maximum load(s) or extensions of a MCWP tests with
permitted spacing with maximum permitted different test loads are necessary, all
top overhang. movements shall be carried out with all test
loads except where the most unfavorable
MCWP’s which are capable of operating in both conditions can be sufficiently simulated by one
freestanding and tied-in conditions shall be performance test.
tested in both configurations.
During the overload test, the test load shall be
6.2.2 Stability tests put into each position which creates maximum
stress in any load carrying part of the MCWP.
6.2.2.1 General
The MCWP shall be set up on the maximum During the overload test, the brakes shall be
allowable inclination of the chassis defined by capable of stopping and sustaining the test
the manufacturer plus 0.50 with outriggers (if load(s). After removing the test load(s), the
fitted) used as specified by the manufacturer. MCWP shall show no permanent deformation.
Test loads shall be applied to represent all the
most unfavorable load and force combinations The overload/moment device, if provided, shall
specified in 5.1.5. be checked for compliance with 5.7.3 to 5.7.14.

The test may be carried out on level ground if 6.2.2.4 Functional tests
the test loads are recalculated to include the
effects of the maximum allowable inclination of 6.2.2.4.1 General
the chassis defined by the manufacturer plus Functional tests shall demonstrate that:
0.50. a) the MCWP can operate smoothly for all
motions while carrying the rated load at the
The test loads may be applied at any suitable rated speeds.
strong point, if necessary, to avoid b) all safety devices work correctly.
overstressing any part of the MCWP. c) maximum permitted speeds are not
exceeded.
The test shall be repeated in all the most
unfavorable extended and/or retracted 6.2.2.4.2
positions. Test of the systems to prevent the work platform
from falling with overspeed according to 5.5.1.1.
The untied MCWP is stable if it can come to a
stationary condition without turning over while Functional tests of the overspeed safety device
supporting the test load and force shall be carried out with the platform carrying
combination(s). 1.1 times the rated load. The work platform
shall be allowed to overspeed to the governor
6.2.2.2 Braking test of the chassis tripping speed in order to determine that:
All MCWP’s fitted with powered wheeled
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a) the overspeed safety device operates as Manufacturers or suppliers of MCWPs shall
specified by the designer, and supply sufficiently comprehensive information
b) the overspeed safety device is capable of for the safe use of the MCWP.
arresting the motion of the work platform
without the assistance of motor brakes and is 7.1.2 Content of the Operating manual
within the designer’s/manufacturers quoted Weather resistant storage: Manufacturers shall
stopping distance. provide a weather resistant storage location on
the Mast Climbing Work Platform for the
6.2.2.4.3 appropriate manual(s).
Test of the systems to prevent the work
platform from falling with overspeed according The manufacturer and/or dealer shall make
to 5.5.1.1 available to the user an instruction handbook
Functional tests of the independent drive units containing at the least, information about the
shall be carried out with the platform carrying following topics:
1.1 times the rated load. It shall be determined
that: 7.1.2.1 General information
a) the work platform can be stopped and Manufacturer or suppliers name and address
sustained from rated speed by each of the drive Country of manufacture
units in turn by intentional release of the motor Model designation
brake of each one of the drive units in turn Serial or fabrication number
during the test. Year of manufacture
b) the platform can be stopped and sustained Vertical travel speed FPM (m/s)
from rated speed by intentional activation of the Horizontal transfer speed FPM (m/s)
safety system. Outdoor/indoor installation
c) in each case, the stopping distance is within Maximum allowable freestanding height in and
the designer's quoted specification. out of service ft (m)
Maximum allowable wind speed during erection
6.2.2.4.4 and dismantling MPH (m/s)
Test of the means for emergency lowering (and Maximum allowable wind speed in and out of
raising if applicable) of the work platform: service MPH (m/s)
Hydraulic supply information if an external
a) For work platforms equipped with Overspeed hydraulic power supply is used.
Safety Device according to 5.5.1.1a) check that Pneumatic supply information if an external
the controls comply with 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 and pneumatic power supply is used
that the work platform speed with 1.1 times the Electrical supply information if an external
rated load can be controlled according to the electric power supply is used
user instruction. While lowering, permit the Fuel supply information if an external fuel
speed to increase further to the point where the supply is used
overspeed safety device operates, according to Warning sign required regarding moveable
5.6.3. control stations
b) For work platforms equipped with means
according to 5.5.1.1. b), check that the controls 7.1.2.2 Capacity information
comply with 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 and that the The following information shall be made
lowering (and raising, if applicable) speed does available, both for MCWPs with non-varying
not exceed 60 FPM (18 m/min) with 1.1 times work platform configuration and for MCWPs
the rated load on the work platform. with varying work platform configurations. In the
case of variable configuration designs, the
SECTION 7 rated loads for particular main platform and
INFORMATION FOR USE platform extension configurations and any
limitation as to load distribution shall be
7.1 Operating manual displayed each time the MCWP is installed (see
7.2.3).
7.1.1 Comprehensive information a) Maximum platform dimensions ft (m)
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b) Rated load lbs (kg) Outlets for portable tools - voltage and current
c) Maximum lifting height, untied mast ft (m) (V, A)
d) Maximum lifting height, bed mast ft (m)
e) Tie distance ft (m) 7.1.2.5 Safety equipment
f) Top overhang in operation ft (m) Type of safety equipment
g) Maximum permitted force applied to tools a) overspeed safety device terminal stopping
(manually or mechanically assisted) which switches
is to be reacted by the work platform lbf (N) b) final limit switches
h) Maximum rated load on platform extensions c) Additional safety equipment for erection and
lbs (kg) dismantling
i) Any load permitted on the work platform d) Emergency lowering equipment.
during transfer condition lbs (kg)
7.1.2.6 Additional technical information
Sufficient information shall be given in the This shall include the following:
instruction handbook provided by the a) Outrigger arrangements
manufacturer such that the owner can derive b) Ground bearing pressure and the hazards
the particular details for each configuration. associated with changing ground
These particular details shall then be conditions.
augmented by the name of the erection site and c) Tie arrangement and forces imposed on the
a reference to the relevant chapter in the supporting structure, for given wind zones.
instruction handbook, such that the user can d) Freestanding arrangements for given wind
display this load diagram on the MCWP. loads.
e) Need for protection regarding hazardous
7.1.2.3 Dimensions and weights areas around the MCWP.
Height from the ground to the work platform in f) Provision of adequate lighting for safe
its lowest position for access ft (m) operation.
Platform section: length x width x height ft (m) g) Precautions about platform extension
Platform section: weight lbs (kg) between the building and the mast.
Mast section: length x width x height ft (m) h) Information regarding any lifting points.
Mast section: weight lbs (kg) i) Consideration of the possible requirements
Drive unit: length x width x height ft (m) for lightning protection.
Drive unit: weight lbs (kg) j) Consideration of the effects of any item
Chassis: length x width x height ft (m) which significantly increases the wind area
Chassis: weight lbs (kg) (see 5.1.2.3.3).
Outrigger spread and configuration: length x k) Consideration of any effects which
width ft (m) significantly increases the wind speed (i.e.
Base unit (specified transport configuration): adjacent tall buildings etc.)
weight and dimensions length x width x height ft l) Instructions indicating that any non-
(m) standard configurations required shall be
MCWP installed by crane: weight lbs (kg) agreed upon between the manufacturer, the
MCWP installed by crane: max height of mast ft owner and the user.
(m) m) Transport procedure to and from site
Minimum area required for installation: length x including the need for meeting the traffic
width ft (m) regulations.
n) Transfer of the MCWP around the site
7.1.2.4 Electrical data including maximum gradient.
Power - lifting machinery (kW) o) Instructions with regard to the use of slightly
Power - transfer machinery (kW) raised outriggers during transfer conditions
Supply voltage/frequency (V/Hz) in order to avoid instability from, for
Control voltage/frequency (V/Hz) instance, failure of one tire.
Maximum starting current (A)
Maximum power consumption (kVA) 7.1.2.7 Operation Instructions
Minimum power supply (kVA) These shall include the following:
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a) Operating procedures, including information These shall include the following:
on safe distances such as the clearance to a) Schedule of regular maintenance together
power cables and other overhead structures with required adjustments and tolerances
and between the platform and the building. and the required intervals
b) Emergency procedures, including the b) Information on precautions to be taken
operation of safety devices, resetting by a against hazards during maintenance
qualified person and action to be taken in c) Regular replacement of specific parts
case of power loss, including the safe use including discard criteria
of the means for emergency lowering. This d) Information on the replacement of safety
must include clear instructions regarding the critical parts by identical components
safe lowering distance increments and any e) Information into how to seal adjustable
rest periods needed in order to avoid the components which have safety related
overheating of brake linings. functions
c) Instructions indicating that transfer controls f) Troubleshooting information
cannot be operated with any other g) Electrical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic schematic
movement unless the MCWP is in transfer diagrams
condition. h) Parts lists/diagrams
i) A list of the special maintenance work to be
7.1.2.8 Operating personnel requirements carried out only by trained personnel.
The operating manual shall state to the user the j) The manufacturer shall stress that regular
minimum training requirements of personnel. maintenance shall include visual inspection
and necessary functional test and
7.1.2.9 Operating procedure requirements maintenance measures. Special attention
These shall include the following: shall be given to the inspection of load
a) Each day before the MCWP is taken into bearing parts with attachments, driving and
use, the user shall check the operating stopping devices, operating and safety
devices (i.e. brakes, emergency stops, the devices, racks and pinions, etc.
condition of all trailing cables, travel limit
switches, guardrails, structural connecting 7.1.2.11 Periodic examinations and test on
mast ties, cables, guide rollers, and MCWP
information plates, etc.) The operating manual shall state that the
b) Keep the work platform clean from waste, frequency and extent of periodic examinations
debris, snow, etc. and tests depends on national and local
c) Before any work is commenced, the regulations, manufacturer’s requirements,
operator shall visually check the outriggers operating conditions and the frequency of use.
and any timber or other cribbing on the It is normally not necessary to dismantle parts
ground shall be visually checked to ensure at periodic examinations, unless there are any
that it is in good order. doubts in relation to reliability and safety. The
d) Ensure that tools and other objects do not removal of covers, the exposure of observation
project outside the perimeter of the MCWP. apertures, and bringing the MCWP to the
e) During the work the operator shall carefully transport position are not considered to be
follow the operating instructions. dismantling.
f) At the end of the work period the platform
shall be brought into the "out-of-service" The instruction handbook shall state the
position and it shall be isolated to prevent maximum time between periodic examinations
unauthorized operation. and tests. Such examinations and tests shall at
g) In the event of a fault with the MCWP, least consist of the following:
which can jeopardize safety, the operator a) a visual examination of the structure with
shall immediately immobilize the MCWP special attention to corrosion and other
and notify a competent person. In case of damage of load bearing parts and welds
emergency the operator must follow the b) an examination of the mechanical,
relevant instruction in the operating manual. hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
with special attention to safety devices
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7.1.2.12 Instructions for erection and Where the platform is erected towards a wall
dismantling the instructions shall furthermore contain
These shall include the following: information regarding the required height (h) of
a) Detailed explanation of erection and guard rails on the work platform depending on
dismantling procedure with special attention the distance (d) between the platform and the
to mast assembly, mast tie system, platform wall according to figure 9, table 8, and Section
and extension assembly. 5.3.2.
b) A description of special hazards which can Figure 9
arise during erection and dismantling, with a
description of any additional safety
equipment and how this may be used to
reduce these hazards. The use of personal
protective equipment shall be mentioned in
this section.
c) Precautions regarding site preparation with
special regard to the bearing capacity of the
foundation, gantry, asphalt, etc.
d) Precautions regarding instability during
operation or transfer of the equipment.
e) Procedures required when platform travel ≤ 14 >14 [0.35] 14 [0.35] ≤ d
d-in [m]
must be limited due to obstructions in the [0.35] ≤ 18 [0.45]
travelpath so that the platform does not h-in [m] 0 42 +/-3 0
reach the normal travel limit switches, and [1.06] 2)

requirements for additional travel limit 1)

devices to protect persons and material on

the platform or the platform itself from 1) with intermediate rail and toeboard according to
hazardous situations. 5.3.2.2.
f) Procedures to be observed when preparing 2) for plastering and lathing operations
the MCWP for transport.
g) Loading procedures for transport or Table 8: Height of guard rails
transfer.
h) The clear gap between the ends of the 7.1.2.13 Examinations and tests after major
adjacent MCWP shall be not less than 14 in alterations or major repairs to a MCWP
(0.35m). already in use
Examination and test after major alterations or
Precautions shall be taken to ensure the free major repairs to MCWP’s already in use shall
and safe movement of any trailing cable consist of the following:
throughout the full range of travel of the work design check (see 6.1.1)
platform. Where the mast is inclined or where practical tests (see 6.1.2)
multilevel work platforms to option B (annex B) to an extent corresponding to the type of
are used, additional precautions are necessary, alteration or repair.
for example by making the cable follow the
incline of the mast by the use of guides or the For the purpose of this Standard "major
use of automatic cable reeling drums. alterations" are modifications of the whole or
part of a MCWP, which affect stability, strength
or performance.

7.1.2.14 Check List

A list shall be provided in the instruction
handbook which contains all safety relevant
parts of the MCWP to be checked after each
erection. The result of the checks after each
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person(s) making it shall be recorded in a insulated. If equipped with an insulated
signed report. platform, the level of protection and
applicable test standard shall be stated.
7.2 Marking t) A statement of compliance with this
Standard.
7.2.1 General u) Warnings against replacing, without
The manufacturer shall provide the following Manufacturer's consent, components critical
information on one or more durable signs or to machine stability.
plates mounted in a prominent place on the
MCWP. Hazard Warnings, cautions, or 7.2.3 Information, varying
instructions for safe operation conforming to
applicable American National Standards 7.2.3.1 Capacity
Institute Standards Z535.1, Z535.2, Z535.3, A load diagram showing the rated loads for
and Z535.4. particular main platform and platform extension
configurations and any limitation as to load
7.2.2 Information, non varying distribution shall be displayed on the platform.
a) Manufacturer's or suppliers name and This shall be derived from the information
address presented by the manufacturer according to
b) Country of manufacture 7.1.2.2.
c) Model designation
d) Serial or fabrication number The load diagram shall take the form of a
e) Year of manufacture durable sign or plate. It shall be the
f) Rated work load, including personnel and responsibility of the user to make sure the load
material. diagram is in place.
g) Vertical travel speed FPM(m/s)
h) Transfer, travel speed FPM(m/s) The manufacturer shall provide a means of
i) Out /indoor installation mounting the load diagram.
j) Maximum allowable freestanding height
ft.(m) in and out of service 7.2.3.2
k) Limiting windspeed during erection / Additional technical Information
dismantling -Outrigger arrangements and required ground
l) Maximum allowable windspeed in bearing pressure
service/out of service MPH(m/s)
m) Hydraulic supply information if an external 7.3 Responsibilities of dealers
hydraulic power supply is used
n) Pneumatic supply information if an external 7.3.1 Basic principles
pneumatic power supply is used Sound principles of safety, training, inspection,
o) Electrical supply information if an external erection, maintenance, applications, and
electric power supply is used operation consistent with all data available
p) Fuel supply information if an external fuel regarding the parameters of intended use and
power supply is used expected environment shall be applied in the
q) All guardrails to be in place at all times training of operators, in maintenance,
except for loading and unloading at the application, erection and operation of the
access level. MCWP with due consideration of the
r) Alternative configuration statement. If a knowledge that the unit will be carrying
MCWP has alternative configurations, then personnel.
the manufacturer shall clearly describe
these alternatives, including the rated 7.3.2 Manuals
capacity in each configuration. If the rated a) Dealers shall keep and maintain copy(ies)
work load of a MCWP is the same in all of the operating and maintenance
configurations, these additional descriptions manual(s) required in Section 7.1 of this
are not necessary. Standard.
s) A statement of whether or not the platform b) Copy(ies) of operating manual(s) shall be
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c) Copy(ies) of operating and maintenance 7.3.6.1 Training on delivery
manual(s) shall be provided upon each sale The dealer shall offer appropriate training to
delivery. facilitate owners, users and operators to comply
d) The operating manual(s) shall be stored in with requirements set forth in this Standard
the location required by Section 7.1.2 of this regarding the inspection, maintenance, use,
Standard. application and operation of the MCWP.
e) These manual(s) are considered an integral
part of the MCWP and are vital to 7.3.6.2 Familiarization on delivery
communicate necessary safety information Upon delivery by sale, lease, rental or any form
to users and operators. of use, the dealer shall have the responsibility
with the person designated by the receiving
7.3.3 Pre delivery preparation entity for accepting the MCWP to:
MCWP’s shall be inspected, serviced, and a) Identify the weather resistant compartment
adjusted to Manufacturer's requirements prior (for manual storage);
to each delivery by sale, lease, or rental. b) Confirm the manuals, as specified by the
manufacturer, are on the MCWP;
7.3.4 Maintenance safety precautions c) Review control functions;
Before adjustments and repairs are started on a d) Review safety devices specific to the model
MCWP, the following precautions shall be taken MCWP being delivered.
as applicable:
a) All controls in the "Off” position and all 7.3.7 Operation
operating features secured from inadvertent When a dealer operates a MCWP in sales
motion by brakes, blocks, or other means. demonstrations or otherwise for their beneficial
b) Platform lowered to the full down position, If use, the dealer and their operating personnel
possible, or otherwise secured by blocking shall assume the Responsibilities of Users as
or cribbing to prevent dropping. specified in Section 7.5 and Responsibilities of
c) Hydraulic oil/pneumatic pressure relieved Operators as specified in Section 7.6 of this
from all hydraulic/pneumatic circuits before Standard.
loosening or removing hydraulic/pneumatic
components. 7.3.8 Assistance to owners & users
d) Safety props or latches installed where If a dealer is unable to answer an owner's or
applicable as described by the user's question relating to rated load, intended
manufacturer. use, maintenance, repair, inspection, or
e) All electrical circuits shall be de-energized operation of the MCWP, the dealer shall obtain
by a locking device or by lock out/tag out the proper information from the manufacturer,
system to protect against electrical shock or equivalent entity should the manufacturer no
during maintenance. longer be in business, and provide that
f) Limit access to maintenance work area by information to owners or users.
unauthorized persons.
7.3.9 Record retention
7.3.5 Replacement parts Dealer(s) shall retain the following records for
When parts or components are replaced, they at least three years:
shall be identical or superior to original MCWP a) Name and address of the purchaser or
parts or components. lessee of each MCWP by serial number and the
date of delivery.
7.3.6 Training b) Records of the person(s) trained upon each
Whenever a dealer directs or authorizes an delivery of a MCWP.
individual to operate a MCWP, they shall c) Records of the pre delivery inspection
ensure that the individual has been trained performed prior to each delivery, including the
under the direction of a qualified person in name(s) of the
accordance with the manufacturer's operating individual(s) responsible for such work.
and maintenance manual and requirements
listed in Section 7.6 of this Standard before
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7.3.10 Proof of training 7.3.13 Modifications
The dealer should provide trainees who Modifications or alterations of MCWP’s shall be
successfully complete training a means to made only with prior written permission of the
evidence they are trained. The dealer shall manufacturer. Should the manufacturer no
provide such proof if it is requested by the longer be in business, modifications or
trainee. The document evidencing training shall alterations shall be made only with written
include the following information: instruction from an equivalent entity.
a) Name of trainee;
b) Name of entity providing training or 7.3.14 Manufacturer's safety bulletins
retraining; The dealer shall comply with safety related
c) Name of trainer(s); bulletins as received from the manufacturer.
d) Clear identification that training covered
MCWP’s; 7.4 Responsibilities of owners
e) Date of training.
7.4.1 Basic principles
7.3.11 Record dissemination Sound principles of safety, training, inspection,
Upon request, the dealer shall provide the erection, maintenance, application, and
following information: operation consistent with all data available
a) To the owner of the MCWP, a copy of regarding the parameters of intended use and
frequent or annual inspections performed; expected environment shall be applied in the
b) To the owner of the MCWP, a copy of performance of the responsibilities of owners
repairs accomplished; with due consideration of knowledge that the
c) To a user, proof of training for an operator, unit will be carrying personnel.
including name of trainer and date of
training; 7.4.2 Responsibilities upon purchase
d) To a user, the name of the person(s) Upon purchase of the MCWP, the buyer:
receiving familiarization upon delivery of the a) Shall ensure the operating manual has
MCWP. been received.
b) Should acquire maintenance and parts
7.3.12 Responsibilities upon sale manuals within sixty (60) days of
When the MCWP is sold, the dealer: acquisition.
a) Shall, upon delivery, ensure the operating c) Shall within sixty (60) days of acquisition of
manual is conveyed to the owner. the MCWP provide the manufacturer,
b) Shall, upon delivery, provide a copy of the remanufacturer or its successors, with the
current Manual of Responsibilities for full name and address of the buyer along
Dealers, Owners, Users, Operators, with the model and serial number of the
Lessors and Lessees and Brokers of MCWP acquired.
MCWPs. d) Shall, if the MCWP is used, ensure that
c) Should, within sixty (60) days of sale, frequent and annual inspections are
provide maintenance and parts manuals. current.
d) Shall, within sixty (60) days of the sale, e) Shall become familiar with and conform with
notify the manufacturer (remanufacturer) or the responsibilities of owners as set forth in
its successor (if existing) of the sale, the Manual of Responsibilities for MCWP’s.
providing the full name and address of the
purchaser. 7.4.3 Manuals
e) Should, if the MCWP is used, accomplish Owners shall keep and maintain copy(ies) of
an annual machine inspection prior to the operating and maintenance manual(s)
delivery and provide a copy to the required in this Standard. Copy(ies) of
purchaser within sixty (60) days of the sale. operating manual(s) shall be provided upon
f) Shall, upon delivery, familiarize the person each rental or lease delivery. Copy(ies) of
designated by the receiving entity with the operating and maintenance manual(s) shall be
MCWP being acquired. provided upon each sale delivery. The
operating manual(s) shall be stored in the
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manual(s) are considered an integral part of the 7.4.6 Annual inspection
MCWP and are vital to communicate necessary The owner of a MCWP shall cause an ANNUAL
safety information to users and operators. INSPECTION to be, performed on the MCWP
no later than thirteen (13) months from the date
7.4.4 Maintenance of the prior annual inspection. The inspection
The owner of a MCWP shall arrange that the shall be made by a person qualified on the
maintenance specified in this Standard is specific make and model of the MCWP. The
properly performed on a timely basis by a inspection shall include all items specified by
qualified person. The owner shall establish a the manufacturer for an ANNUAL
preventive maintenance program in accordance INSPECTION.
with the manufacturer's recommendations and
based on the environment and severity of use 7.4.7 Maintenance safety precautions
of the MCWP. The owner shall arrange that Before adjustments and repairs are started on a
frequent and annual inspections are performed. MCWP, the following precautions shall be taken
All malfunctions and problems noted shall be as applicable:
corrected before the MCWP is returned to
service. a) All controls in the "OFF” position and all
operating features secured from inadvertent
7.4.5 Frequent inspection motion by brakes, blocks, or other means.
The owner of a MCWP shall cause a b) Platform lowered to the full down position, if
FREQUENT INSPECTION to be performed on possible, or otherwise secured by blocking
the MCWP: or cribbing to prevent dropping.
c) Hydraulic oil/pneumatic pressure relieved
a) That has been in service for three (3) from all hydraulic/pneumatic circuits before
months. loosening or removing hydraulic/pneumatic
b) That has been out of service for a period components.
longer than three (3) months. d) Safety props or latches installed where
applicable as described by the
The inspection shall be made by a person manufacturer.
qualified on the specific make and model of the e) All electrical circuits shall be de energized
MCWP. The inspection shall include all items by a locking device or by lock out/tag out
specified by the manufacturer for a FREQUENT system to protect against electrical shock
INSPECTION and shall include but not be during maintenance.
limited to the following: f) Limit access to maintenance work area by
a) All functions and their controls for speed(s), unauthorized persons.
smoothness, and limits of motion.
b) Emergency lowering means. 7.4.8 Replacement parts
c) All chain and cable mechanisms for When parts or components are replaced, they
adjustment and worn or damaged parts. shall be identical or superior to original MCWP
d) All emergency and safety devices. parts or components.
e) Lubrication of all moving parts, as specified
by the manufacturer. 7.4.9 Maintenance training
f) Visual inspection of structural components The owner shall train his maintenance
and other critical components such as personnel in inspection and maintenance of the
fasteners, pins, shafts, locking devices, bolts, MCWP in accordance with Sections 7.4. 4, 7.4.
nuts, and tie assemblies. 5, 7.4. 6, 7.4. 7, and 7.4. 8 of this Standard and
g) Placards, warnings, and control markings. with the manufacturer's recommendations
h) Items specified by the manufacturer.
i) Correction of all malfunctions and problems 7.4.10 Operator training
identified and further inspection if necessary, Whenever an owner directs or authorizes an
before continuing use. individual to operate a MCWP they shall ensure
that the individual has been trained in
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manual, and requirements listed in Section 7.6 e) Name of person(s) providing familiarization
of this Standard before operating the MCWP. upon delivery.
f) Written records of the FREQUENT and
7.4.10.1 Familiarization on delivery ANNUAL INSPECTIONS shall be kept by the
Upon delivery for lease, rental or any form of owner when they perform the inspection. The
beneficial use, the owner shall have the record shall include deficiencies found,
responsibility with the person designated by the corrective action and identification of the
receiving entity for accepting the MCWP to: person(s) performing the inspection and
a) Identify the weather resistant compartment repairs.
(for manual storage). g) Records of the pre-delivery inspection
b) Confirm that the manuals, as specified by performed prior to each delivery.
the manufacturer, are on the MCWP.
c) Review control functions with the operator 7.4.13.2 Proof of training
or person(s) designated by the user. Owners providing training should provide
d) Review safety devices specific to the successful trainees a means to evidence their
MCWP delivered. training and shall provide such proof if
requested by the trainee. The document
7.4.11 Operation evidencing training shall include the following
When an owner operates a MCWP, the owner information:
shall have the responsibilities of users as a) Name of trainee.
specified in Section 7.5 of this Standard and b) Name of entity providing training or
their operating personnel shall have retraining.
responsibilities of operators as specified in c) Name of trainer(s).
Section 7.6 of this Standard. d) Clear identification that training covered
MCWP’s.
7.4.12 Assistance to users and operators e) Date of training.
If an owner is unable to answer a user's or
operator's questions relating to rated load, 7.4.13.3 Record dissemination
intended use, maintenance, repair, inspection, or Upon request, an owner accomplishing training
operation of the MCWP, the owner shall obtain and/or familiarization shall provide for the
the proper information from the dealer or following:
manufacturer, or equivalent entity should the a) To a user, proof of training for an operator,
dealer or manufacturer not be available or able including name of trainer and date of
to provide said answer, and provide that training.
information to the user or operator. b) To a user, the name of the person(s)
receiving familiarization upon delivery of the
7.4.13 Record retention and dissemination MCWP.

7.4.13.1 Record retention 7.4.14 Modifications

The owner shall retain the following records for Modifications or alterations of MCWP’s shall be
at least three years. made only with prior written permission of the
a) Name and addresses of the subsequent manufacturer. Should the manufacturer no
purchaser of each MCWP by serial number and longer be in business, modifications or
date of delivery. alterations shall be made only with written
b) Records of the person(s) trained upon each instruction from an equivalent entity.
delivery of a MCWP.
c) Name(s) of personnel providing training. 7.4.15 Manufacturer's safety bulletins
d) Names of person(s) receiving familiarization The owner shall comply with safety related
upon delivery, unless the individual has been bulletins as received from the manufacturer or
provided with familiarization on the same dealer.
model, or one having characteristics consistent
with the one being delivered, within the prior 7.4.16 Responsibilities upon sale
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a) Shall, upon delivery, ensure the operating 7.5.2.3 Attachments
manual are conveyed to the new owner. The MCWP shall be properly tied to the building
b) Shall, upon delivery, provide a copy of the or support structure unless it is designed to be
current Manual of Responsibilities for free standing. Tie Assembly(ies) shall conform
Dealers, Owners, Users, Operators, to, or be equal to, the manufacturer's
Lessors and Lessees and Brokers of specifications and shall remain in place until the
MCWP’s to the new owner. mast(s) is(are) dismantled.
c) Should provide maintenance and parts
manuals to the new owner. 7.5.2.4 Electrical supply circuit
d) Shall, upon the request of the new owner, An appropriate lock out/tag out system shall be
offer to do training or advise where training implemented for the supply circuit (power
may reasonably be obtained. source circuit).

7.5 Responsibilities of users 7.5.2.5 Overhead restrictions

Prior to erection, the travel area of the MCWP
7.5.1 Basic principles shall be checked for overhead obstructions and
The information in this Standard must be minimum safe approach distance to energized
supplemented by good job management, safety overhead power lines.
control, and the application of sound principles
of safety, training, inspection, erection, 7.5.3 Manuals
maintenance, application and operation Users shall keep and maintain copy(ies) of the
consistent with all data available regarding the operating manual(s) required in this Standard.
parameters of intended use and expected The operating manual(s) shall be stored in the
environment. Since the user has direct control location required in this Standard. These
over the application and operation of MCWP’s, manuals are considered an integral part of the
conformance with good safety practices in this MCWP and are vital to communication of
area is the responsibility of the user and their necessary safety information to users and
operating personnel including the operator. operators.
Decisions on the use and operation of the
MCWP must always be made with due 7.5.4 Inspection and maintenance
consideration for the fact that the machine will Users shall inspect and maintain the MCWP as
be carrying personnel whose safety is required to ensure proper operation. The
dependent on those decisions. frequency of inspection and maintenance shall
be determined by manufacturer's
7.5.2 Erection principles recommendation and be compatible with
operating conditions and the severity of the
7.5.2.1 Support structure Integrity analysis operating environment. MCWP’s that are not in
The building or structure and attachments shall proper operating condition shall be immediately
be assessed by a qualified person to insure that removed from service until repaired. Repairs
it can withstand the loading imposed upon it by shall be made by a qualified person and the
the MCWP. repairs shall be in conformance with the
NOTE the above requirement is waived when manufacturer's recommendations, or equivalent
the machine is designed to be Free Standing. entity person’s recommendations should the
manufacturer no longer be in business.
7.5.2.2 Base/chassis support
Each MCWP shall be supported by a firm 7.5.4.1 Frequent inspection
foundation of such strength and dimensions as An inspection as outlined in section 7.4.5 of this
will adequately distribute the transmitted load Standard shall be conducted.
so as not to exceed the safe load bearing
capacity of the surface upon which such 7.5.4.2 Annual inspection
platforms are erected. An inspection as outlined in section 7.4.6 of this
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7.5.4.3 Pre start inspection 7.5.5 Replacement parts
Before use each day or at the beginning of When parts or components are replaced, they
each shift, the MCWP shall be given a visual shall be identical or superior to original MCWP
inspection and functional test including but not parts or components.
limited to the following:
7.5.6 Maintenance training
a) Operating and emergency controls, including The users shall ensure only qualified personnel
but not limited to brakes, and limit devices. inspect and maintain the MCWP in accordance
b) Safety devices. with the manufacturer’s recommendations and
c) Air, hydraulic and fuel system leaks. sections 7.5.2, 7.5.3, 7.5.4 and 7.5.5 of this
d) Cables and wiring harness. Standard.
e) Loose or missing parts.
f) Tires and wheels. 7.5.7 Operator training
g) Placards, warnings, and control markings. Whenever a user directs or authorizes an
h) Outriggers, stabilizers, and other structures. individual to operate a MCWP, he shall ensure
i) Guardrail system. that the individual has been trained in
j) Mast guards. accordance with the manufacturer's operating
k) Mast sections. and maintenance manual, and the operators
l) Attachments. work instructions and requirements listed in
m) Platform extensions. section 7.6 of this Standard before operating
n) Items specified by the manufacturer. the MCWP.
o) Correction of all malfunctions and problems
identified and further inspection if necessary, 7.5.7.1 Operator training and retraining
before continued use. Whenever a user directs or authorizes an
individual to operate a MCWP the user shall
7.5.4.4 Maintenance safety precautions ensure the person has been:
Before adjustments and repairs are started on a a) Trained before being assigned to operate
MCWP, the following the MCWP.
precautions shall be taken as applicable: b) Familiarized with the MCWP to be operated.
c) Made aware of responsibilities of operators
a) All controls in the OFF position and all as outlined in section 7.6 of this Standard
operating features secured from inadvertent d) Retrained, if necessary, based on the user’s
motion by brakes, blocks, or other means. observation and evaluation of the operator.
b) Powerplant stopped and starting means
rendered inoperative. 7.5.7.2 Familiarization before use
c) Platform lowered to the full down position, if The user shall permit only properly trained
possible, or otherwise secured by blocking or personnel to operate a MCWP. The user shall
cribbing to prevent dropping. ensure that before use the operator is familiar
d) Hydraulic oil/pneumatic pressure relieved with the model of the MCWP to be operated,
from all hydraulic/pneumatic circuits before and specifically:
loosening or removing hydraulic/ pneumatic a) Knows where the weather resistant
components. compartment for manual storage is located.
e) Safety props or latches installed where b) Knows the operating and maintenance
applicable as described by the manufacturer. manuals supplied by the manufacturer
f) Precautions specified by the manufacturer. (remanufacturer) are stored in the weather
g) All electrical circuits shall be de-energized by resistant compartment and is familiar with
a locking device or by a lock out/tag out system the operating manual.
to protect against electrical shock. c) Understands all control functions, placards
h) Limit access to maintenance work area by and warnings.
unauthorized persons. d) Is aware of and understands all safety
devices specific to the model of MCWP
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7.5.7.3 Trainees training record b) That the outriggers, stabilizers, extendable
A record of the trainee's MCWP instruction shall axles, or other stabilizing methods, are used as
be maintained by the user for at least three required by the manufacturer.
years. c) That the MCWP shall be properly tied to the
building or other structures being worked at
7.5.8 Before operation unless the machine is designed to be free
Before authorizing an operator to operate a standing.
MCWP, the user shall ensure that the operator d) That guardrails and mast guards are
has: installed and access gates or openings are
a) Been instructed by a qualified person in the closed per manufacturer's instructions.
intended purpose and function of each control. e) That the load and its distribution on the
b) Has read and understood the manufacturer's platform and any platform extension are in
operating instructions and user's safety rules, or accordance with the manufacturer's rated work
been trained by a qualified person on the load for that specific configuration.
contents of the manufacturer's operating f) That there is adequate clearance from
instructions and user's safety rules. overhead obstructions.
c) Understood by reading or by having a g) That the minimum safe approach distances
qualified person explain all decals, warnings, (M.S.A.D.) to energized power lines and parts,
and instructions displayed on the MCWP. as listed in Appendix D.
d) Determined that the purpose for which the h) That the precautions defined in Sections
MCWP is to be used is within the scope of the 7.6.3, 7.6.4, 7.6.7, 7.6.8, 7.6.9, and 7.6.10 of
intended applications defined by the this Standard and manufacturer's instructions
manufacturer. are followed during operation of the MCWP.
i) That fall protection devices are used by all
7.5.9 Work place inspection personnel on the platform if any section of the
Before the MCWP is used and during use, the guardrail system has been removed from an
user shall check the area in which the MCWP is exposed side of the platform.
to be used for possible hazards such as but not
limited to: 7.5.11 Determination of hazardous locations
a) Drop offs or holes. It shall be the responsibility of the user to
b) Bumps and floor obstructions. determine the hazard classification of any
c) Debris. particular atmosphere or location according to
d) Overhead obstructions and high voltage ANSI/NFPA 505.
conductors.
e) Hazardous locations. 7.5.11.1 Hazardous location operating
f) Inadequate surface and support to withstand requirements
all load forces imposed by the MCWP in all MCWP’s operated in hazardous locations shall
operating configurations. be approved and of the type required by
g) Wind and weather conditions. ANSI/NFPA 505.
h) Attachments of building ties.
i) Presence of unauthorized persons. 7.5.12 Warnings and instruction
j) Vehicular traffic. The user shall direct their operating personnel
k) Other possible unsafe conditions. and supervise the work to ensure operation in
compliance with the following:
7.5.10 During operation
The MCWP shall be used in accordance with 7.5.12.1 Personnel footing
this Standard and the manufacturer's Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the
instructions. The user shall direct the operator platform floor while working thereon. Use of
to ensure the following before each elevation of ladders on the MCWP for achieving additional
the platform: height or reach shall be prohibited. Any other
a) That the MCWP is operated on a surface device to achieve additional height shall be
within the limits specified by the manufacturer. used only with written approval of the
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7.5.12.2 Other moving equipment location of personnel, and other factors causing
When other moving equipment or vehicles are hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
present, special precautions shall be taken to
comply with local ordinances or safety 7.5.12.11 Unauthorized use
standards established for the work place. When applicable, means shall be used to
Warnings such as, but not limited to flags, protect against use by unauthorized person(s).
roped off areas, flashing lights, and barricades
shall be used. 7.5.12.12 Electrocution hazard
All applicable safety related work practices
7.5.12.3 Reporting problems or malfunctions intended to prevent electric shock covered by
The user shall direct the operator to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
immediately report to their supervisor any 1910.333 shall be defined and explained to the
problems or malfunctions which become operator by a qualified person. In particular,
evident during operation. Any problems or such person shall direct the operator,
malfunctions that affect the safety or operations commensurate with the operator’s qualifications
shall be repaired prior to continued use of the to maintain the appropriate minimum safe
MCWP. approach distance covered by CFR 1910.333
and Annex D.
7.5.12.4 Altering safety devices
Altering or disabling of interlocks, limit switches, 7.5.13 Operation of MCWP
or other safety devices shall be prohibited. If a user is also the operator of a MCWP, they
shall have the responsibilities of operators
7.5.12.5 Entanglement specified in section 7.6 of this Standard as well
Care shall be taken to prevent ropes, electric as responsibilities of users as specified in
cords, hoses, etc., from becoming entangled in section 7.5 of this Standard.
the MCWP.
7.5.14 Assistance to operator
7.5.12.6 Capacity limitation If a user is unable to answer any operators
The rated work load of a MCWP shall not be questions relating to rated work load, intended
exceeded when loads are transferred to the use, maintenance, erection conditions of the
platform at any height. MCWP or safety of operation of the MCWP, the
user shall obtain the proper information from
7.5.12.7 Work area the dealer, owner, manufacturer, or equivalent
The user shall direct the operator to ensure that entity should the manufacturer no longer be in
the area surrounding the MCWP is clear of business, and provide that information to the
personnel and equipment before lowering the operator before use of the MCWP in the
platform. application of concern.

7.5.12.8 Misuse 7.5.15 Shutdown of mast climbing work

The MCWP shall not be used as a crane, or platform
personnel/material hoist. The user shall authorize and direct their
operating personnel to cease operation of the
7.5.12.9 Operating areas MCWP in case of any suspected malfunctions
The MCWP shall not be operated from a of the MCWP, or any hazard or potentially
position on trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating unsafe condition that may be encountered, and
vessels, scaffolds, or similar equipment unless to request further information as to safe
the application is approved in writing by the operation from the owner, dealer, or
manufacturer. manufacturer before further operation of the
Mast Climbing Work Platform

7.5.12.10 Travel conditions 7.5.16 Record retention and dissemination

Under all travel conditions, the operator shall
limit travel speed according to conditions of 7.5.16.1 Record retention
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The user shall retain the following records for at 7.5.17 Modifications
least four (4) years: A user shall not modify or concur in
a) Name(s) of the operator(s) trained and modification of a MCWP without the specific
retrained. written approval of the manufacturer, or
b) Names of operator(s) provided with equivalent entity should the manufacturer no
familiarization. longer be in business, of the MCWP.
c) The owner (or the entity designated by the
owner) is responsible to ensure frequent 7.5.18 Manufactures safety bulletins
and annual inspections are conducted and The user shall comply with safety related
written records are maintained. The records bulletins as received from the manufacturer,
shall include the date of the inspection, any dealer, or owner.
deficiencies found, the corrective action
recommended and identification of the 7.6. Responsibilities of operators
person(s) performing the inspection. When
the user accomplishes an inspection, they 7.6.1 Basic principles
shall be responsible to ensure only qualified The information in this Standard must be
personnel inspect and that all such records supplemented by good judgment, safety
are maintained for the four (4) years control, and caution in evaluating each
specified above. situation. Since the operator is in direct control
d) When employees of the user accomplish of the MCWP, conformance with good safety
repairs on the MCWP, the user shall practices in this area is the responsibility of the
maintain written records. The records shall operator. The operator must make decisions on
indicate the date of the repair, a description the use and operation of the MCWP with due
of the work accomplished and identification consideration for the fact that their own safety
of the person(s) performing the repair. as well as the safety of other personnel on and
around the platform is dependent on these
7.5.16.2 Record dissemination decisions.
a) When the user directs personnel to
accomplish frequent or annual inspections, 7.6.2 Manuals
not later than sixty (60) days after the The operator shall be aware that the operating
inspections, the appropriate records shall and maintenance manuals, including the
be provided to the owner of the MCWP. manual which defines the responsibilities of
b) When the user directs personnel to dealers, owners, lessors, lessees, users and
accomplish repairs on the MCWP, not later operators are stored on the MCWP and the
than sixty (60) days after the repairs are location where they are stored. The operator
accomplished, the appropriate records shall shall be familiar with the manuals stored on the
be provided to the owner. MCWP and consult them when questions arise
with respect to the MCWP.
7.5.16.3 Proof of training
Users providing training should provide 7.6.3 Pre-start inspection
successful trainees a means to evidence their Before use each day or at the beginning of
training and shall provide such proof if each shift, the MCWP shall be given a visual
requested by the trainee. The document inspection and functional test including but not
evidencing training shall include the following limited to the following:
information:
a) Name of trainee. a) Operating and emergency controls, including
b) Name of entity providing training or but not limited to brakes, and limit devices.
retraining. b) Safety devices.
c) Name of trainer(s). c) Air, hydraulic and fuel system leaks.
d) Clear identification that training covered d) Cables and wiring harness.
MCWP’s. e) Loose or missing parts.
e) Date of training. f) Tires and wheels.
g) Placards, warnings, and control markings.
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i) Guardrail system. 7.6.5.3 Familiarization
j) Mast guards. When an operator is directed to operate a
k) Mast sections. MCWP they are not familiar with, the operator
l) Attachments. shall receive instructions regarding the
m) Platform extensions. following items:
n) Items specified by the manufacturer. a) The location of the weather resistant
o) Correction of all malfunctions and problems compartment (for manual storage).
identified and further inspection if necessary, b) The purpose and function of all controls.
before continued use. c) Safety devices and operating characteristics
specific to the MCWP.
7.6.4 Problems or malfunctions
Any problems or malfunctions that affect the 7.6.6 Before operation
safety of operations shall be repaired prior to Before being authorized to operate the MCWP,
the use of the MCWP. the operator shall have:
a) Been instructed by a qualified person in the
7.6.5 Training, retraining and familiarization intended purpose and function of each of the
controls.
7.6.5.1 General training b) Read and understood the
Only personnel who have received general manufacturer's/owner's operating instructions
instructions regarding inspection, application and safety
and operation of MCWP’s, including recognition rules, or been trained by a qualified person on
and avoidance of hazards associated with their the contents of the manufacturer’s/owner's
operation, shall operate a MCWP. Such items operating instructions and safety rules.
covered shall include, but not necessarily be c) Understood by reading or having a qualified
limited to, the following issues and person explain all decals, warnings, and
requirements: instructions displayed on the MCWP.
a) The purpose and use of manuals.
b) That operating manuals are an integral part 7.6.7 Work place inspection
of the MCWP and must be stored properly Before the MCWP is used and during use, the
in the weather resistant compartment when operator shall check the area in which the
not in use. MCWP is to be used for possible hazards such
c) A pre-start inspection. as, but not limited to:
d) Responsibilities associated with problems a) Drop offs or holes.
or malfunctions affecting the operation of b) Bumps and floor obstructions.
the MCWP. c) Debris.
e) Factors affecting stability. d) Overhead obstructions and high voltage
f) The purpose of placards and decals. conductors.
g) Workplace inspection. e) Hazardous locations.
h) Safety rules and regulations. f) Inadequate surface and support to withstand
i) Authorization to operate. all load forces imposed by the MCWP in all
j) Operator warnings and instructions. operating configurations.
k) Actual operation of the MCWP. Under the g) Wind and weather conditions.
direction of a qualified person, the trainee h) Vehicular traffic.
shall operate the MCWP for a sufficient i) Attachments of building ties.
period of time to demonstrate proficiency in j) Other possible unsafe conditions.
the actual operation of the MCWP. k) Presence of unauthorized persons.

7.6.5.2 Retraining 7.6.8 During operation

The operator shall be retrained, when so The MCWP shall be used in accordance with
directed by the user, based on the user’s this Standard. The operator shall ensure the
observation and evaluation of the operator. following before each elevation of the platform:
a) That the MCWP is operated on a surface
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b) That the outriggers, stabilizers, extendable 7.6.10.3 Reporting problems or malfunctions
axles, or other stability enhancing means are The operator shall immediately report to their
used as required by the manufacturer. supervisor any problems or malfunctions which
c) That guardrails and mast guards are installed become evident during operation. Any
and access gates or openings are closed per problems or malfunctions that affect the safety
manufacturer's instructions. of operation shall be repaired prior to continued
d) That the load and its distribution on the plat use of the MCWP.
form and any platform extensions are in
accordance with the specific configuration. 7.6.10.4 Reporting potentially hazardous
e) That there is adequate clearance from locations
overhead obstructions. The operator shall immediately report to their
f) That the minimum safe approach distances supervisor any potential hazards which become
(M.S.A.D.) to energized power lines and parts, evident during operation.
as listed in Appendix D.
g) That fall protection devices are used by all 7.6.10.5 Altering safety devices
personnel on the platform if any section of the Altering or disabling of interlocks, limit switches,
guardrail system has been removed from an or other safety devices shall be prohibited.
exposed side of the platform.
7.6.10.6 Entanglement
7.6.9 Determination of hazardous locations Care shall be taken to prevent rope, electric
It shall be the responsibility of the user to cords, hoses, etc. from becoming entangled in
determine the hazard classification of any the MCWP.
particular atmosphere or location according to
ANSI/NFPA 505. 7.6.10.7 Work load limitation
The rated work load of a MCWP shall not be
7.6.9.1 Hazardous location operating exceeded when loads are transferred to the
requirements platform at any height.
MCWPs operated in hazardous locations shall
be approved and of the type required by 7.6.10.8 Work area
ANSI/NFPA 505. The operator shall ensure that the area
surrounding the MCWP is clear of personnel
7.6.10 Warnings and instructions and equipment before lowering the platform.
The operator and other personnel in the
platform shall comply with the following: 7.6.10.9 Misuse
The MCWP shall not be used as a crane, or
7.6.10.1 Personnel footing personnel/material hoist.
Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the
platform floor while working therein. Use of 7.6.10.10 Operating areas
ladders on the MCWP for achieving additional The MCWP shall not be operated from a
height or reach shall be prohibited. Any other position on trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating
device to achieve additional height shall be vessels, scaffolds, or similar equipment unless
used only with the written approval of the the application is approved in writing by the
manufacturer manufacturer.

7.6.10.2 Other moving equipment 7.6.10.11 Travel conditions

When other moving equipment or vehicles are Under all travel conditions, the operator shall
present, special precautions shall be taken to limit travel speed according to conditions of
comply with local ordinances or safety ground surface, congestion, visibility, slope,
standards established for the work place. location of personnel, and other factors causing
Warnings such as, but not limited to, flags, hazards of collision or injury to personnel.
roped off areas, flashing lights, and barricades
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7.6.10.12 Unauthorized use operation consistent with all data available
When applicable, means shall be used to regarding the parameters of intended use and
protect against use by unauthorized person(s). expected environment shall be applied in the
performance of responsibilities of lessors with
7.6.10.13 Misuse as a jack due consideration of the knowledge that the
The platform of the MCWP shall not be used to unit shall be carrying personnel.
jack the wheels off the ground unless the
machine is designed for that purpose by the 7.7.2 Lessor
manufacturer.
7.7.2.1 Lessor as a dealer
7.6.10.14 Snagged platform When a lessor uses the MCWP as a dealer, the
If the platform or elevating assembly becomes lessor shall have the responsibilities of dealers
caught, snagged or is otherwise prevented from as specified in section 7.3 of this Standard.
normal motion by adjacent structure or other
obstacles such that control reversal does not 7.7.2.2 Lessor as an owner
free the platform, all personnel shall be When a lessor uses the MCWP as an owner,
removed from the platform before attempts are the lessor shall have the responsibilities of
made to free the platform. owners as specified in section 7.4 of this
Standard.
7.6.11 Assistance to operator
If an operator encounters any suspected 7.7.2.3 Lessor as a user
malfunction of the MCWP, or any hazard or When a lessor uses the MCWP as a user, the
potentially unsafe condition relating to work lessor shall have the responsibilities of users as
load, the operator shall cease operation of the specified in section 7.5 of this Standard.
MCWP and request further information as to
safe operation from their management, or the 7.7.2.4 Lessor as an operator
owner, dealer, or manufacturer before further When a lessor uses the MCWP as an operator,
operation of the MCWP. the lessor shall have the responsibilities of
operators as specified in section 7.6 of this
7.6.12 Modifications Standard.
Modifications or alterations of MCWP’s shall be
made only with prior written permission of the 7.8 Responsibilities of lessee
manufacturer. Should the manufacturer no
longer be in business, modifications or 7.8.1 Basic principles
alterations shall be made only with written Sound principles of safety, training, inspection,
instruction from an equivalent entity. erection, maintenance, application, and
operation consistent with all data available
7.6.13 Electrocution hazard regarding the parameters of intended use and
All applicable safety related work practices expected environment shall be applied in the
intended to prevent electric shock covered by performance of responsibilities of lessees with
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) due consideration of the knowledge that the
1910.333 shall be defined and explained to the unit shall be carrying personnel.
operator by a qualified person. In particular,
such person shall direct the operator, 7.8.2 Lessee
commensurate with the operator’s qualifications
to maintain the appropriate minimum safe 7.8.2.1 Lessee as a dealer
approach distance covered by CFR 1910.333 When a lessee uses the MCWP as a dealer,
and Annex D. the lessee shall have the responsibilities of
dealers as specified in section 7.3 of this
7.7 Responsibilities of lessors Standard.

7.7.1 Basic principles 7.8.2.2 Lessee as an owner

Sound principles of safety, training, inspection, When a lessee uses the MCWP as an owner,
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owners as specified in section 7.4 of this Lessees and Brokers of MCWP’s to the new
Standard. owner.
c) Maintain records of the sale for a minimum
7.8.2.3 Lessee as a user of four (4) years.
When a lessee uses the MCWP as a user, the
lessee shall have the responsibilities of users 7.9.2 Responsibilities with re-rents, leases
as specified in section 7.5 of this Standard. or any other form of beneficial use.
When compensation is received as a result of a
7.8.2.4 Lessee as an operator re-rent, lease or any form of beneficial use of a
When a lessee uses the MCWP as an operator, MCWP the broker shall:
the lessee shall have the responsibilities of a) Upon delivery, ensure the operating and
operators as specified in section 7.6 of this maintenance manuals are provided to the
Standard. user.
b) Upon delivery, provide a copy of the current
7.9 Responsibilities of brokers Manual of Responsibilities for Dealers,
Owners, Users, Operators, Lessors and
7.9.1 Responsibilities upon sale Lessees and Brokers of MCWP’s.
The broker shall: c) Ensure operating personnel are familiarized
a) Upon delivery, ensure the operating and with the MCWP prior to use.
maintenance manuals are provided to the d) Retain records of the transaction for a
new owner. minimum of four (4) years.
b) Upon delivery, provide a copy of the current
Manual of Responsibilities for Dealers,
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 Annex A

Structural calculations

General

The calculation should conform with the rules and principles of applied mechanics and strength of
materials. If special formulae are used, the sources should be given, if they are generally available.
Otherwise the formulae should be developed from first principles, so that their validity can be checked.

A.1 In the absence of a standard for design calculation the following guidelines may be used for
the design of steel structures.

A.1.1 Allowable stresses

Symbols fy yield strength [psi (N/mm2)]

fu ultimate strength [psi (N/mm2)]

E = 29 x106 psi (200,000) modulus of elasticity [psi (N/mm2)]

G = E/(2x(1+v)) shear modulus [psi (N/mm2)]

v = 0.3 Poisson’s ratio

δ elongation at failure on gauge length of 2

inches [51mm] of the test specimen [%]

S Safety factor on yield strength

Fa Allowable stress

Fo For welding calculations Fa = Fo

A.1.1.1 Non-alloy structural steels according to American Society for Testing and Materials

Table A.1: Nominal values of material properties

Type Yield 1)Strength fy Ultimate 2) Strength fu

psi [N/mm2] psi [N/mm2]
ASTM A36 36,000 [ 248 ] 58,000 [ 400 ]
ASTM A529 42,000 [ 280 ] 62,000 [ 427 ]
ASTM A572 50,000 [ 345 ] 65,000 [ 448 ]
1 Standard value for small thickness
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Fo = fy/S

Table A.2 Allowable stresses for non-alloy structural steels; psi[ N/mm2 ]

Load A B C
Case psi psi psi
[ N/mm2 ] [ N/mm2 ] [ N/mm2 ]
S 1.5 1.33 1.25
Steel 36,000 42,000 50,000 36,000 42,000 50,000 36,000 42,000 50,000
grade [ 248 ] [ 280 ] [ 345 ] [ 248 ] [ 280 ] [ 345 ] [ 248 ] [ 280 ] [ 345 ]

Basic material and butt weld

Fa=Fo 24,000 28,000 33,334 27,067 31,580 37,594 28,800 33,360 40,000
[ 165 ] [ 193 ] [230 ] [ 187 ] [ 218 ] [ 259 ] [ 198 ] [ 232 ] [ 275 ]
Fv=Fo/ 13,856 16,165 19,245 15,627 18,233 21,705 16,628 19,260 23,094
[ 95 ] [ 111 ] [ 133 ] [ 108 ] [ 126 ] [ 150 ] [ 115 ] [ 133 ] [ 159 ]
Fillet Weld
Fa=Fo 24,000 [ 28,000 33,334 27,067 31,580 37,594 28,800 33,360 40,000
165 ] [ 193 ] [ 230 ] [ 187 ] [ 218 ] [ 259 ] [ 198 ] [ 232 ] [ 275 ]
Fv=Fo/ 16,970 [ 19,800 23,570 19,140 22,330 26,583 20,365 23,590 28,284
117 ] [ 136 ] [ 163 ] [ 132 ] [ 154 ] [ 183 ] [ 140 ] [ 162 ] [ 195 ]

The indicated permissible stresses are valid up to a thickness of 1-1/2”. In the

case of larger thickness the corresponding value of f y should be taken into
consideration.

When selecting the materials special requirements should be taken into account, e.g.:
-weldability
-use of the appliance in extreme climatic zones

1. A.1.1.2 Other steel grades

Steels of greater or lesser strength than those specified by Table A.1 may be used provided they have
an elongation of not less than 20% in a length of 2” [51mm]. The stresses specified in Table A.2 may
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 Annex B
Special requirements for multilevel work platforms
See Tables B.1 and B.2.
Table 1 — Option A

OPTION A
Mounted on and/or below
the primary work platform

Requirements Single mast Multiple masts

Allow for the effect on calculations/Rated load Allow for mass of multilevel work platform
Allow for additional forces on mast and mast ties Yes Yes
Allow for additional in- and out-of-service wind Yes Yes
forces
Allow for the effect on stability Yes Yes
Guardrails and toeboards Yes Yes
Ladder Yes Yes
Trap door Yes Yes
Attachment and stability of subsidiary work Yes, by adequate attachment to primary work
platform in relation to the primary work platform platform
Supported on primary work platform or on Yes, any combination
platform extensions or both
Platform leveling According to 5.3.1.1 According to 5.3.1.1 with
assurance that clearance
remains between
subsidiary work platform
and mast for full leveling
range
Controls Visibility shall remain at control point
Protection from falling objects NA
Emergency lowering Standard arrangements
Buffers According to 5.3.4 i) and Instruction handbook
Upper travel limit switch Standard arrangements
Lower travel limit switch Special adjustment when subsidiary work platform is
below primary work platform
Separation distance between work platforms Fixed separation 10 ft (3.05 m)
For minimum clearance see 5.3.4
Safety devices against falling (see 5.5) Allow for any extra load
Instruction handbook Full information shall be given on how to erect and
dismantle and on the use of the multilevel platform
NA = Not applicable

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Table 2 —Option B

OPTION B
Two or more work platforms
separately driven on common mast(s)

Key
1
Requirements Single mast Multiple masts
Allow for the effect on calculations/Rated load Independent calculation of each work platform
Allow for additional forces on mast and mast ties Yes Yes
Allow for additional in- and out-of-service wind Yes Yes
forces
Allow for the effect on stability Yes Yes
Guardrails and toeboards Yes Yes
Ladder No – See 5.3.4.f)
Trap door NA NA
Attachment and stability of subsidiary work NA NA
platform in relation to the primary work platform
Supported on primary work platform or on NA NA
platform extensions
Platform leveling Separate arrangements for each platform
Controls Separate controls for each platform
Protection from falling objects Lower work platform(s) shall be protected from upper
work platform – See 5.3.4 d) and Instruction
handbook
Emergency lowering Standard arrangements
Buffers Standard buffers according to 5.4.6
Upper travel limit switch Separate switches for each platform
Lower travel limit switch Separate switches for each platform
Separation distance between work platforms See 5.3.4
Safety devices against falling (see 5.5) Separate arrangements each work platform
Instruction handbook Full information shall be given on how to create and
dismantle and on the use of the multilevel platform
NA = Not applicable

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 Annex C

Requirements for electrical and electronic aspects for overload-detection devices

C.1 Reliability

C.1.1 Electronic components shall be selected on the basis of the most unfavorable load, temperature
and tolerance parameters.

C.1.2 The power consumption of electronic components shall not exceed 66 % of the power stated by
the manufacturer at an ambient temperature outside the housing of + 140 °F (60 °C).

C.1.3 Detection devices shall be such that their sound operation is not affected by ambient
temperatures between -4 °F (– 20 °C) and + 140 °F (6 0 °C) outside the housings. Within the range of
these temperatures, deviation from the set value shall not exceed ± 3 %.

The design should take into account that, under the circumstances described, a temperature higher
than + 60 °C can be reached inside the housing.
C.1.4 Electronic detection devices or their components shall be such that their operation is not
affected by the following.

a) Voltage pulses superimposed on the mains voltage:

Amplitude 1 000 V
Pulse duration 50 µs (measured at 50 % of the peak value of the voltage pulse)
Rise time 0,2 µs to 0,5 µs

b) Voltage pulses between mains and earth:

Amplitude 500 V
Pulse duration 100 ns (measured at 50 % of the peak value of the voltage pulse)
Rise time 10 ns
Pulse repetition rate 10 Hz

c) Voltage pulses between inputs or outputs and earth (common mode):

Amplitude 500 V
Pulse duration 100 ns (measured at 50 % of the peak value of the voltage pulse)
Pulse repetition rate 10 Hz
Rise time 10 ns

d) Alternating magnetic fields:

Magnetic field strength 400 A/m
Frequency 50 Hz

e) Electromagnetic fields:
Strength 4 V/m
Frequency 100 kHz to 500 MHz

C.2 Reporting defects

C.2.1 The occurrence in a detection device of the defects given below in C.2.3 shall not cause
inability to switch off the MCWP if the limit value is exceeded

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C.2.2 The detection device shall be designed and connected to the electric installation of the MCWP
in such a way that

a) after the occurrence of one of the defects or actions given under C.2.3.1 a), the MCWP
installation is automatically switched off and can no longer be started before the defect or
interruption is eliminated, and

b) after occurrence of one of the defects given under C.2.3.1 b) and after the MCWP is switched
off, the MCWP can no longer be started before the defect is eliminated. This requirement does
not apply if continued safe operation of the MCWP is automatically ensured by the detecting
device.

The provisions under C.2.2 can be met by one of the following measures:
 design the circuit of the detecting device in such a way that the prescribed continued switched-off
condition of the MCWP is achieved when a defect has developed;

 use a circuit to check the circuits in the detecting device for the presence of a defect; such a circuit
shall be designed and connected in such a way that

 the relevant test key shall be operated after each MCWP shut-down before the MCWP
installation can be started, and

 the MCWP installation cannot be started if there is a defect in the test circuit or in the detecting
device;

 design multiple circuits in the detecting device and incorporate them in a test circuit; the test circuit
shall be designed and connected in such a way that the MCWP is switched off if there is a defect in
the test circuit or one of the parallel circuits of the detecting device;

 earth or connect to the frame of a circuit in which relays or solenoid switches are incorporated to
ensure the MCWP is switched off if earth or frame leakage occurs.

C.2.3 Defects to be anticipated

C.2.3.1 The following defects can be anticipated, and subsequent actions shall be taken into
account on the basis of C.2.1 and C.2.2.

a) A break, dislodging or detachment of a cable forming the connection between the individual units of
the installation which are mounted in cabinets, as evidenced by the following:

 interruption or drop in (one of) the supply voltage(s) at any moment;

 earth or frame leakage or interruption in the circuit;

 relay contact or contactor failing to open or close;

 auxiliary switch (such as a limit switch, hand operated switch, etc.) failing to open or close;

 interruption or short-circuit in a signal transmitter (such as a potentiometer, strain-gauge bridge

or transducer);

 interrupted connection of or short-circuit in a semiconductor component (such as a transistor,

diode or optocoupler) or a capacitor;

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  short-circuit or interruption in a resistor;

 a defect causing the output of an integrated circuit to give a positive or negative potential. If
several similar circuits are mounted on a semiconductor printed circuit board, allowance shall
be made for the same defect occurring simultaneously in all circuits.

C.2.3.2 The provisions of C.2.3.1 do not apply to the following defects:

 short-circuit between the cores of a cable if the cable satisfies the requirements provided in the
relevant national standard(s) and if the rated voltage of the auxiliary circuit does not exceed that of
the cable;

 a contact not opening if the relay satisfies the requirements in IEC 60947-5-1 and proper protection
against influences from the ambience is installed;

 a contactor contact not opening if the contact load does not exceed 25 % of its rated power and
proper protection against influences from the ambience is installed;

 a control switch not opening which is forced open mechanically if the values specified by the
manufacturer for electrical protection, rated power, method of installation, rate and angle of
operation, etc. are take into account for installation of the contact; bridging of an auxiliary switch by
(an) insulation defect(s) (but do apply if this results from earth leakage or moisture, against which a
waterproof housing is often a reasonable solution);

 interruption of or short-circuit between tracks of printed circuits if the printed circuits satisfy the
applicable requirements specified in IEC 60065;

 short-circuit in an optocoupler if the creepage paths and air gaps between the connecting wires
may be regarded as adequate and a test voltage of 2.8 kV can be sustained between the input and
output circuits;

 interruption or short-circuit in a resistor if the resistor has an insulating paint coating, a reduction of
the rate power up to approximately 66 % has been applied, and short-circuit of the resistor is
otherwise also prevented (by, for example, its arrangement).

C.2.3.3 If more defects can occur in the detecting device due to a defect in a component, the
provisions of C.2.1 and C.2.2 are then also applicable.

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 Annex D
Minimum Safe Approach Distance (M.S.A.D.)

When an unqualified person is working in an elevated position near overhead lines, the location shall
be such that the person and the longest conductive object they may contact cannot come closer to any
unguarded, energized overhead line than the distances in the following table. (Table D-1)

Voltage range Minimum safe approach distance

(phase to phase) (Feet) (Meters)
Up to 50kV 10 3.05
50kV to 200kV 15 4.57
200kV to 350kV 20 6.10
350kV to 500kV 25 7.62
500kV to 750kV 35 10.67
750kV to 1000kV 45 13.72

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 American National Standards for Aerial Work Platforms

ANSI/SIA A92.2 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices

ANSI/SIA A92.3 Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms
ANSI/SIA A92.5 Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms
ANSI/SIA A92.6 Self -Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
ANSI/SIA A92.7 Airline Ground Support Vehicle-Mounted Vertical Lift Devices
ANSI/SIA A92.8 Vehicle-Mounted Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Devices
ANSI/SIA A92.9 Mast-Climbing Work Platforms
ANSI/SIA A92.10 Transport Platforms

ANSI/SIA A92 Standards are under continual development. Contact the Scaffold Industry
Association for the current updated information.

Scaffold Industry Association, Inc.

The Voice of the Scaffold and Access Industry
400 Admiral Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-595-4860
Fax: 816-472-7765
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.scaffold.org

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