What is BS EN 1777 – Hydraulic platforms about?
BS EN 1777 discusses lifting bag systems for fire and rescue service use. The aim of the BS EN 1777 is to provide manufacturers with the best performance requirements and test methods that help minimize the risk hazards. BS EN 1777 applies to vehicle mounted Hydraulic Platforms (HP's), intended for use by fire and rescue services.
BS EN 1777 deals with the technical safety requirements to minimise the hazards which can arise during the commissioning, the operational use, the routine checking and maintenance of hydraulic platforms when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative.
BS EN 1777 deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to HP's, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer and taking account of their whole lifecycle.
Who is BS EN 1777 - Hydraulic platforms for?
BS EN 1777 on Hydraulic platforms is useful for:
- Hydraulic platforms manufacturers
- Product design engineer
- Accident and hazard prevention organizations
- Quality control and testing authorities
- Fire safety department
Why should you use BS EN 1777 - Hydraulic platforms?
Hydraulic platforms participate in fire fighting, rescue or protection of persons, protection of the environment and in a variety of other technical operations.
BS EN 1777 provides safety requirements and/or protective measures and performance requirements that you shall adhere to while manufacturing and designing of Hydraulic platforms. This will ensure that lifting bag systems comply with the safety standards by reducing the risk and producing a safe system. BS EN 1777 identifies the significant hazards for all sizes of HP's used by fire and rescue services, on the basis that they are supplied in a complete form, tested and ready for use. BS EN 1777 gives methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards.
BS EN 1777 provides with all relevant documentation on safe operation, transport, handling, storage and maintenance. This information will aid in characteristics and description of the HP and intended uses, location, purpose and use of all normal controls and any emergency stop controls, information about setting up the HP and important daily checks on the safe condition of the machine. With obedience and compliance of BS EN 1777 ensures the safety and operability of Hydraulic platforms.
