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Specification for LLWPs
08 January 2014
The PAS 250 Specification for low-level work platforms has been developed by BSI with sponsorship from PASMA (the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association) to set a safety benchmark for the design of these products.
Experts from the HSE, Hire Association Europe, the Ladder Association, UK Contractors Group and PASMA formed the steering group involved in the development of the specification.
PAS 250 establishes the requirements for an LLWP with one working platform with side protection, for use by one person, with a maximum working platform height of less than 2.5m and a maximum working load of 150kg. It sets out requirements for materials, design loads, dimensions, strength and stability tests, marking and user instructions. Until now, designs for LLWPs have been developed with no formal standard to follow and although many are safe for use, aspects of some products could be improved by adherence to an agreed specification. PAS 250 meets this need and establishes minimum safety and performance criteria.
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