BS EN 280:2001+A2:2009 - Page 3

This European Standard specifies technical safety requirements and measures for all types and sizes of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) intended to move persons to working positions where they are carrying out work from the work platform (WP) with the intention that persons get on and off the work platform at one defined access position.

This standard covers the structural design calculations and stability criteria, construction, safety examinations and tests before MEWPs are first put into service. It identifies the hazards arising from the use of MEWPs and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards. It also provides specific requirements on information for use such as instruction handbooks and marking.