What is  BS EN 1756‑1 about?  
BS EN 1756‑1 specifies safety requirements for the design of tail lifts as defined in 3.1 for mounting on wheeled goods vehicles.
BS EN 1756‑1 specifies the verification of such tail lifts and the safety information that must be provided for their use. 
Note 1: BS EN 1756‑1 applies to tail lifts:
- Used for the purpose of loading and/or unloading such vehicles
- Intended to be fitted, temporarily or permanently, either inside or on the front, side, or rear of the wheeled vehicle
- Driven either by hand or power-operated
- Equipped with a platform to support loads which comprise goods, an operator, or a combination of the two
- With a maximum lifting height not exceeding 3 m above ground when the platform is unloaded
- Rotary type with a maximum lifting height not exceeding 2 m
- Used as a link bridge when intended by the manufacturer
Note 2: A tail lift isn’t to be confused with a link bridge attached to a loading dock which is included within the definition of a dock leveller and is outside the scope of this document.
BS EN 1756‑1 doesn’t establish the additional requirements for: the risk of falling when operating under 2 m height, overloading at vehicle floor level;
- Drive system with lead screw and nuts; operations subject to special rules (e.g. Potentially explosive atmospheres);
- Operation in severe conditions (e.g. Extreme environmental conditions such as freezer applications,
- High temperatures, corrosive environment, tropical environment, contaminating environments, strong magnetic fields);
- Supply by electrical networks and the electrical circuit, power take off part of the system;
- Electromagnetic compatibility (emission-immunity), static electricity problems;
- Handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. Molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, especially brittle loads);
- Hazards occurring during installation, transportation, decommissioning and when handling suspended loads which can swing freely;
- Requirement related to the use on public roads, wind pressure in and out of use;
- Direct contact with foodstuffs, earthquake and lightning
Who is  BS EN 1756‑1? 
 BS EN 1756‑1 for tail lifts for goods is useful for:
- Truck manufacturers 
- Safety regulatory bodies 
- Machine operators 
- Truck maintenance servicemen 
- End consumers 
 Why should you use  BS EN 1756‑1?  
The tail lift is designed to lift goods from the ground to load them in a truck for transportation.
Unsafe operations of tail lifts can lead to injuries and damage to goods. It’s important for the manufacturers, designers, and operators to assess all the risks associated with it.
BS EN 1756‑1 specifies the requirements for safe operation of tail lifts. The design, construction, and installation of tail lifts should conform to BS EN 1756-1.
BS EN 1756‑1 deals with the technical requirements to minimize the hazards which can arise during the operation of tail lifts when carried out in accordance with the specifications as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer or the authorized representative.
 What’s changed since the last update? 
BS EN 1756‑1:2021 supersedes BS EN 1756‑1:2001+A1:2008, which is withdrawn.
The following significant changes, compared to the BS EN 1756‑1:2001+A1:2008 have been made:
- The introduction of new terms and changed definitions for some existing terms
- The introduction of performance level as a concept for safety
- Support for cable less mobile control systems
