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Bs en Iso 14122 - Part 3
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EN ISO 17660-1
Safety of machinery —
Permanent means of
access to machinery —
Part 3: Stairways, stepladders and
EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010. It is identical to ISO 14122-3:2001,
incorporating amendment 1:2010. It supersedes BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001
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Recommendations on the design aspects of industrial type stairs, walkways,
platforms, fixed ladders and companion way ladders not addressed by this
standard can be found in BS 5395-3. Requirements for industrial type metal
flooring, walkways and stair treads that are not addressed by this standard
can be found in BS 4592-1 to -5, which covers the following:
— Part 1: Specification for open bar gratings;
— Part 2: Specification for expanded metal grating panels;
— Part 3: Specification for cold formed planks;
— Part 4: Specification for glass reinforced plastics open bar gratings;
— Part 5: Specification for solid plates in steel, aluminium and glass
reinforced plastics (GRP).
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical
Committee B/208, Stairs and walkways, to Subcommittee B/208/1, Stairs and
walkways, Industrial stairs.
A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of
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Committee for Building and
Civil Engineering, was
of the Standards Committee
and comes into effect on
ISBN 978 0 580 64146 6
Implementation of ISO amendment 1:2010 with
CEN endorsement A1:2010
Iceland. Czech Republic. Luxembourg. Finland. Switzerland and United Kingdom. A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.Ortsfeste Zugänge zu maschinellen Anlagen . Denmark. Ireland. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart. Spain. Germany.Moyens d'accès permanents aux machines . EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 E . German). stepladders and guard-rails (ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010) Sécurité des machines .Part 3: Stairs. échelles à marches et garde-corps (ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010) Sicherheit von Maschinen .Permanent means of access to machinery . Sweden. No. Italy. Treppenleitern und Geländer (ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 February 2000. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member. Netherlands.Teil 3: Treppen. 36 © 2001 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English. Belgium.110 English version Safety of machinery . Norway. Greece. France.EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2010 ICS 13. B-1050 Brussels Ref. Portugal.Partie 3: Escaliers. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. French.
.............................................................1 8.................................................1 8..............................2 8....................................................................................................................................................................................15 General......................................................................................................................................................................................10 7 7........................................9 6 Safety requirements applicable to step ladders .................................1 7..........................11 Guard-rails of stairs and step ladders .........................................................2 8.................................................................5 3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................15 8 8..............................................17 9 Assembly instructions .............................................20 ...................2....19 Bibliography .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Structural requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................16 Preloading...........................................................................................................................................................................................18 10 Information for use – Instruction handbook ..........Page 2 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) Contents Foreword.........................................................................................................9 5 Safety requirements applicable to stairs.................................................................5 2 Normative references .......................................................................................................................2......11 Horizontal guard-rails.....................................................................................................................................................................................18 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European standard with EU directives ...4 1 Scope ...............3 Safety requirements applicable to guard-rails...........................15 Testing of guard-rails .....................3 Verification of safety requirements.....................................................................................................................................2 7...................................................................6 4 General safety requirements concerning materials and dimensions .....................2...............................16 Stanchion measurement ...........................................................3 Introduction ........................................................................16 Handrail measurement ......................................
Sweden. either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement. which are integral parts of this document. Denmark. Latvia. Norway. in collaboration with Technical Committee ISO/TC 199 "Safety of machinery". Greece. Netherlands. Foreword to amendment A1 This document (EN ISO 14122-3:2001/A1:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 199 "Safety of machinery" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 114 “Safety of machinery” the secretariat of which is held by DIN. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations. Slovakia. Finland. the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria. Portugal. Bulgaria. Germany. at the latest by November 2001. and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2001. and supports essential requirements of EU Directives. Estonia. Cyprus. Portugal. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. Luxembourg. Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Belgium. France. Romania. Malta. see informative Annex ZA and ZB. Denmark. Spain. Lithuania. either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement. Belgium. Greece. Spain. Norway.Page 3 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) Foreword The text of EN ISO 14122-3:2001 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 114 "Safety of machinery". This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard. the secretariat of which is held by DIN. Luxembourg. Hungary. Czech Republic. Italy. Poland. Italy. For relationship with EU Directives. and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2010. Endorsement notice The text of ISO 14122-3:2001/Amd 1:2010 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 14122-3:2001/A1:2010 without any modification. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. For relationship with EU Directive(s). Ireland. at the latest by October 2010. Switzerland and the United Kingdom. . CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Sweden. see informative Annex ZA. and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard. Netherlands. France. Slovenia. Croatia. the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria. Iceland. Germany. which is an integral part of this standard. Iceland. Czech Republic. Ireland. Finland. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights.
This part of EN ISO 14122 is a type B standard as stated in EN 1070. the provisions of that type C standard take precedence over the provisions of this type B standard.15 "Risk of slipping. This part of EN ISO 14122 contains a Bibliography. step ladders and guard-rails Part 4: Fixed ladders. This document is to be read in conjunction with clause 1. NOTE 2 The use of materials other than metals (composite materials.6.Human body dimensions – Part 3 : Anthropometric data". so-called "advanced" materials.2. see clause 4 of EN ISO 14122 -1. under the general title "Safety of machinery .Permanent means of access to machinery" : Part 1: Choice of a fixed means of access between two levels Part 2: Working platforms and walkways Part 3: Stairs. The provisions of this part of EN ISO 14122 may be supplemented or modified by a type C standard.5. .Page 4 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) Introduction EN ISO 14122 consists of the following parts.) does not alter the application of the present standard. Annex ZA is for information only. etc.4 "Provision for safe access to machinery" of EN 292-2:1991. For the significant hazards covered by this part of EN ISO 14122. The dimensions specified are consistent with established ergonomic data given in EN 547-3 "Safety of machinery . NOTE 1 For machines which are covered by the scope of a type C standard and which have been designed and built according to the provisions of that standard. See also 6. tripping or falling" of the essential safety requirements expressed in annex A of EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995.2 "Access to operating position and servicing points" and 1.
general principles for design — Part 2: Technical principles" EN ISO 14122-1:2001. This part of EN ISO 14122 may also apply to stairs. step ladders and guard-rails which are a part of a machine. providing the main function of that part of the building is to provide a means of access to the machine.Page 5 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 1 Scope EN ISO 14122 defines the general requirements for safe access to machines mentioned in EN 292-2. ! NOTE 2 For mobile machinery. methodology EN ISO 12100-2:2003. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). step ladders and guard-rails specific to the machine which are not permanently fixed to the machine and which may be removed or moved to the side for some operations of the machine (e. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. Safety of machinery — Basic concepts. ! EN ISO 12100-1:2003. Safety of machinery — Permanents means of access to machinery — Part 1 : Choice of fixed means of access between two levels . 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference. Safety of machinery — Basic concepts. general principles for design — Part 1: Basic terminology." This part of EN ISO 14122 applies also to stairs. NOTE 1 This part of EN ISO 14122 may be used also for means of access which are outside the scope of this standard. alternative requirements can apply due to their dimensions and particular conditions of use. provisions from other publications.g. step ladders and guard-rails to that part of the building where the machine is installed. In those cases the possible relevant national or other regulations should be taken into account. subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. This part of EN ISO 14122 applies to all machinery (stationary and mobile) where fixed means of access are necessary. Part 1 of EN ISO 14122 gives advice about the correct choice of access means when the necessary access to the machine is not possible directly from the ground level or from a floor. This part of EN ISO 14122 applies to stairs. For dated references. changing tools in a large press).
1 to 3.1.Page 6 8 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 3 Terms and definitions !For the purposes of this document.3 of EN ISO 14122-1:2001 are completed by: Succession of horizontal levels (steps or landings) allowing passage on foot from one level to another composed of the following elements. the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100-1:2003 and EN ISO 14122-1 and the following apply. shown in Figure 1 and explained from 3.1.2 and 3.1 stairs and step ladders the definitions stated in 3.16 Key H g e h l r  w p t c Climbing height Going Headroom Rise Length of landing Overlap Angle of pitch Width Pitch line Depth of step Clearance Figure 1 — Parts of stairs and step ladders . " The following additional definitions particularly required for this standard apply : 3.
12 nosing top edge at the front of the step or landing 3.3 going horizontal distance between the step nosing of two consecutive steps (g in Figure 1) 3.1.) above the pitch line (e in Figure 1) 3.1.1.11 step horizontal surface on which one places the foot to go up or down the stair or step ladder 3.7 overlap difference between the depth of the step and the going (r in Figure 1) 3.1.4 headroom minimum vertical distance.Page 7 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 3.1.6 walking line theoretical line indicating the average path of the users of the stair or the step ladder 3. 3.1.1.1 climbing height vertical distance between the reference level and the landing (H in Figure 1) 3. ducts.1. clear of all obstacles (such as beams.14 width clear distance over the outside faces of the step (w in Figure 1) 3.1.15 depth of step clear distance from the leading edge or the nosing to the rear of the step (t in Figure 1) .1.13 string flanking framework element supporting the steps 3.2 flight uninterrupted sequence of steps between two landings 3.1.5 landing horizontal resting area situated at the end of a flight (l in Figure 1).1.1.9 angle of pitch of the stair or step ladder angle between the pitch line and its projection on the horizontal level ( in Figure 1) 3.1.8 pitch line a notional line connecting the leading edge of the nosing of successive steps taken on the walking line and which extends down to the landing at the bottom of the flight from the nosing on the landing at the top of the flight (p in Figure 1) 3. etc.10 rise height between two consecutive steps measured from the tread surface of one to the tread surface of the next ( h in Figure 1) 3.1.
Page 8 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 3.2. step ladders or landings.16 clearance absolute minimum clear distance between any obstacle and the pitch line (c in Figure 1) measured at an angle of 90 ° from the pitch line 3. . (4 in Figure 2) 3.3 stanchion vertical structural element of the guard-rail to anchor the guard-rail to the platform or stair.2.2. platforms and walkways may be equipped.5 Key 1 2 3 4 5 Handrail Kneerail Toe plate Stanchion Walking level Figure 2 — Example of the parts of a typical structure of a guard-rail 3.4 toe-plate solid lower part of a guard-rail or upstand on a landing to prevent the fall of objects from a floor level (3 in Figure 2) NOTE A toe-plate also reduces the free space between the floor and kneerail to prevent the passage of a body.2 guard-rail device for protection against accidental fall or accidental access to a hazardous area. Typical parts of a guard-rail are shown in Figure 2 and defined in 3.2 kneerail element of the guard-rail placed parallel with the handrail.2.1 handrail top element designed to be grasped by the hand for body support which can be used individually or as the upper part of a guard-rail (1 in Figure 2) 3.1.1 to 3.2.2. giving extra protection against the passage of a body (2 in Figure 2) 3. with which stairs.
then respectively 1.2.1 For the structure the unfactored loads used in the industrial field. 4.Page 9 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 3. hinges.5 Opening or closing of moving parts (gates) shall not cause further hazards (for example by shearing or by falling) to users and other persons in the vicinity.7 The structure and the steps shall be designed to satisfactorily resist the intended imposed loads. 5 5. 4.3 Any parts liable to be in contact with the users shall be designed so as not to hurt or hinder (sharp corners. h. 4.5 kN/m² for low density 2 pedestrian traffic without load. then 1.7. may vary from 1.1 The materials and dimensions of constituent elements and construction mode used shall meet the safety objectives of this standard. rough edges. 4.5 kN shall be distributed simultaneously over each of the 100 mm x 100 mm areas applied at the most unfavourable points spaced at intervals of 600 mm where one boundary is the leading edge of the nosing. able to resist corrosion provoked by the surrounding atmosphere.7. it will close automatically using e. shall meet the formula (1): 600  g + 2h  660 (dimensions in mm) (1) .1 Safety requirements applicable to stairs Going. and rise. welds with burrs. by their nature or by a complementary treatment. 4. etc. 4.5 kN shall be distributed over an area of 100 mm x 100 mm where one boundary is the leading edge of the nosing applied at the middle of the stair width. th The deflection between the structure and the steps under an unfactored load shall not exceed 1/300 of the span or 6 mm whichever is the lesser.6 Fittings.g.  if the width w  1200 mm. themselves. up to 5 kN/m for low density pedestrian traffic with load or for high density pedestrian traffic.2 The materials used shall be. the effect of gravity or a spring 4 General safety requirements concerning materials and dimensions 4. g. anchorage points.2 Steps shall resist the following unfactored loadings:  if the width w < 1200 mm.5 self closing gate part of the guard-rail which is intended to be opened easily.4 Steps and landings shall offer satisfactory slip resistance to avoid any risk of slipping. 4. When the gate is released. 4. supports and mountings shall provide sufficient rigidity and stability to the assembly to ensure safety.).
Page 10 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 5. r. 6. h.2) shall the climbing height not exceed 4000 mm.3 On the same flight. 5. it may be reduced by a maximum of 15 %. c. NOTE When justified by the risk assessment and restrictions due to the machinery or environment. Figure 3 — Positioning of the uppermost step 5.8 The climbing height H of individual flights shall not exceed 3000 mm. shall be 250 mm. for example in the case of certain mobile machines. The width of the stair. of the step or the landing shall be  10 mm. 5. Only in the case of a single flight (see 3. 5.2 The overlap. I. When the stairway is usually subject to the passage or crossing of several persons simultaneously. see 7.9 6 For requirements related to guard-rails for stairs. the free width may be reduced to no less than 500 mm' if : — the working platform or stair is used only occasionally. shall be 80 mm. shall be 1900 mm minimum. If it is justified. 5. The length of the landing. when designated as an escape way shall meet the requirements of appropriate regulations.1 The minimum step depth. 6. the clear width of a stair shall be a minimum of 600 mm but preferably 800 mm. t. In the case where it is not possible to maintain the height of the rise between the level of departure and the lower step. the width shall be increased to 1000 mm. otherwise a landing is deemed necessary before continuing on to another flight.3 The overlap.7 Unless there are exceptional circumstances. Safety requirements applicable to step ladders 6. it may be increased. 5. and . — the reduction is made only for a short distance. of the step shall be  10 mm and shall apply equally to landings and floors.6 Clearance. e.2. . r.5 Headroom.4 The uppermost step shall be level with the landing (see Figure 3). the rise shall be constant wherever possible. shall be at least 800 mm and in any case equal to or greater than the width of the stair.2 The maximum rise.1. NOTE The principle of maintaining the going at the top of the stair is important and a change of going at the landing which is the last step is a significant cause of accidents. 5. shall be 2300 mm minimum.
H.5 On the single flight. of a single flight shall not exceed 3000 mm. c.1.8 The climbing height.1.1. a toe plate shall be provided when the gap between the platform and adjoining structure is greater than 30 mm. NOTE 7 For multi-flights. it may be increased. 7. 7. the rise shall be constant wherever possible. In the case where it is not possible to maintain the height of the rise between the level of departure and the first step.7 Clearance. .4 The minimum height of the guard-rail shall be 1100 mm. 6. . If it is justified. it may be reduced by a maximum of 15 %.1. walkway accesses to an extractor on a roof).4 The clear width between stringers or guard-rails shall be within the range of 450 mm to 800 mm but preferably 600 mm. 6. e.1 Horizontal guard-rails Dimensions in millimetres 1 Upstand Figure 4 — Example of a horizontal guard-rail 7. shall be 2300 mm minimum. a guard-rail shall be installed.3 A guard-rail shall be provided when the gap between a platform and the structure of a machine or wall is greater than 200 mm or if the protection of the structure is not equivalent to a guard-rail. shall be 850 mm minimum. 6.6 Headroom. additional safety measures should be considered.Page 11 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 6. 7. Safety requirements applicable to guard-rails 7. However.2 When the height of the possible fall exceeds 500 mm. 6.1 A guard-rail shall be installed near to the dangerous areas where there is a risk of sinking or of passage through (for example. for example in the case of certain mobile machines.
a self closing gate shall be used. .1. specific attention shall be paid to the stanchion anchoring strength and the fixing devices.1. 7.11 The ends of the handrail shall be designed in such a manner as to eliminate any risk of harm caused by sharp edges of the product or by catching of the user's clothing. a self-closing gate shall be used. 7.1. 7.1. Gates shall be subject to the same loading criteria as guard-rails. A gate shall have the handrail and kneerail positioned at the same level as that of the guard-rail that it extends to (for exit section of the ladder. If there is a larger opening. But. When vertical uprights are used instead of a kneerail the clear horizontal distance between those uprights 7.5 The guard-rail shall include at least one intermediate kneerail or any other equivalent protection.1.6 shall be 180 mm maximum. to prevent hand traps the clear space between the two segments 7.9 should not be less than 75 mm and not greater than 120 mm (see Figure 5). shall not exceed 500 mm.10 Where access through the guard rail is required. if this 7. The clear space between the handrail and the kneerail.8 distance is exceeded.1. Any gates shall be self-closing and shall be designed to open onto the platform or floor and to close against a firm stop to prevent users pushing against them and falling through the opening. Dimensions in millimetres Figure 5 — Clear space between two gard rail segments In the case of an interrupted handrail.1. as well as between the kneerail and the toe plate. The distance between the axes of the stanchions is preferred to be limited to 1500 mm.7 A toe-plate with a minimum upstand of 100 mm shall be placed 10 mm maximum from the walking level and the edge of the platform (see Figure 4).Page 12 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 7. see !EN ISO 14122-4" ).
If the stair width is greater or equal to 1200 mm. there shall be two handrails. The shape of the handrail should have a diameter between 25 mm to 50 mm or an equivalent section.2 Guard-rails of stairs and step ladders Dimensions in millimetres Figure 6 — Example of a stair guard-rail and its continuation to the horizontal guard-rail 7. to provide a good grip for the hand. in order to provide protection on the side of the stair where this gap exists. Step ladders shall always have two handrails. 7.1 A stair shall have at least one handrail.2.3 The vertical height of the handrail on a stair shall be between 900 mm and 1 000 mm above the nosing on the step of the flight and be a minimum of 1100 mm above the walking level on the landing. 7. and when there is a lateral space adjacent to the string which is greater than 200 mm.Page 13 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 7.2 A guard-rail shall be fitted whenever the height to climb exceeds 500 mm. .2.2.
2. Dimensions in millimetres Figure 7 — Positioning of a handrail on a step ladder Table 1 — Example of distances from the pitchline on a step ladder to the centerline of the handrail  (Degree) x (mm) 60 250 65 200 70 150 75 100 . Table 1 gives indicative dimensions.Page 14 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) The distance (dimension x) from the pitchline on a step ladder to the centreline of the handrail should be 7. with the handrail commencing from at least the distance of 1000 mm measured vertically from the bottom of the ladder.4 as shown in Figure 7.
applied first to the top of the stanchion. 7. as well as between the kneerail and the string. in meters. In both cases. The clear space between the handrail and the kneerail.6 The length of the handrail shall be clear of obstacles within a distance of 100 mm.2. the testing procedure described in this clause shall be used.2. inspection. except on the underside of the handrail. the maximum loaded deflection shall not exceed 30 mm. . The minimum service load Fmin = 300 N/m x maximum distance. NOTE 2 It is essential to test the strength of the guard-rail under factored loads should it be required to verify the absence of any perceivable permanent deformation. 8 8. an unfactored horizontally applied point load equal to the service load.5 The guard-rail on a stair shall include at least a kneerail or any equivalent device. between the axes of two successive stanchions (L.1 Verification of safety requirements General The safety requirements of this standard may be verified by measurements. shall not exceed 500 mm (See Figure 6). then at the least favourable point along the handrail. Dimensions in millimetres Figure 8 — Minimum gap between the handrail and any obstacle 7. When testing is chosen. for the mounting of stanchion supports (see Figure 8).Page 15 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 7.3 Structural requirements The guard-rail shall support. in Figure 9). NOTE 1 Fmin should be increased according to the conditions of use without exceeding the above required deflection value. without any perceivable permanent deformation. calculation and/or testing.
The deflections (f1.2 Stanchion measurement An unfactored load F is applied as shown in Figure 10 for 1 minute. Dimensions in millimetres Plan view Section A-A Figure 9 — Position of the deflection gauges 8.1 Preloading An unfactored load of 0.2 Testing of guard-rails An unfactored load F is applied' to the handrail horizontally. . after unloading the service load. The deflection f1 measured during the loading shall not exceed 30 mm. progressively and without shock.25 x F is applied to the guard-rail as shown in Figure 9 for 1 minute perpendicular to a stanchion then the guard-rail is unloaded. 8. f2) are taken along the centre line by deflection gauges positioned horizontally as shown in Figure 9.Page 16 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 8. There shall be no perceivable permanent deformation. The dials are reset to zero. at the height of 1100 mm.2.2.
There shall be no perceivable permanent deformation.Page 17 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) Dimensions in millimetres Plan view Section A-A Figure 10 — Stanchion measurement 8.2. Dimensions in millimetres Plan view Figure 11 — Handrail measurement Section A-A . after unloading. The measured deflection f2 during the loading shall not exceed 30 mm.3 Handrail measurement An unfactored load F is applied as shown in Figure 11.
Page 18 20 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) 9 Assembly instructions All information on the correct assembly shall be contained in the assembly instructions. information on the method of fixing shall be included." . 10 Information for use – Instruction handbook !The instruction handbook of the machinery shall state clearly what are the access means provided by the manufacturer of the machinery in accordance with 6.5.1 c) of EN ISO 12100-2:2003. In particular.
15 "Risk of slipping. in particular clause 1.6. .2 "Access to operating position and servicing points" and 1. amended by Directive 98/79/EC. tripping or falling" of the essential safety requirements of its annex I Compliance with this document provides one means of conforming with the specific essential requirements of the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations.Page 19 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European standard with EU directives This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s) Machinery Directive 98/37/EC.5. WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this document.
Safety of machinery — Risk assessment — Part 1: Principles EN ISO 14122-4. . the following have been taken into account : EN 131-2:19931 Ladders — Requirements. Safety of machinery — Permanent means of access to machinery — Part 4: Fixed ladders EN 1993-1-1. Tests.Page 20 BS EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 EN ISO 14122-3:2001+A1:2010 (E) Bibliography In compiling this standard. Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings " 1 Under revision. Markings EN 294 (ISO 12852) Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper limbs EN 349 (ISO 13854) Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body EN 353-1 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Guided type fall arresters on a rigid anchorage line EN 364 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods EN 547-1 Safety of machinery — Human body dimensions — Part 1 : Principles for determining the dimensions required for openings for whole body access into machinery EN 547-2 Safety of machinery — Human body dimensions — Part 2 : Principles for determining the dimensions required for access openings EN 547-3 Safety of machinery — Human body dimensions — Part 3 : Anthropometric data EN 795 Protection against falls from a height — Anchorage devices — Requirements and testing EN 811 (ISO 13853) Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the lower limbs !Text deleted" EN ISO 14122-2 Safety of machinery — Permanent means of access to machinery — Part 2 : Working platforms and walkways !Text deleted" ! EN ISO 14121-1.
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