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Prowse1  
#1 Posted : 16 July 2020 09:34:22(UTC)
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Prowse1

Hi, 

Recently had a bulletin through from head office requesting that all Subcontractors comply with BS8620 - specifically relating to use of outriggers/ stabilisers on podiums up to 2.5m.

I can't find any documentation online relating to this specific area - Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 16 July 2020 09:57:02(UTC)
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Roundtuit

All BS are available to purchase on-line from the BSI shop inclusing this equipment specification:

BS 8620:2016 Low level work platform with one working platform with side protection for use by one person with a maximum working platform height no greater than 2.5 m. £91 members / £182 non-members.

It is highly unlikely contractors will have manufactured equipmment in accordance with the standard and are more likely to have purchased items.

I think your bulletin is asking that contractors are reminded to erect such devices in accordance with manufacturer instruction i.e. setting the out-riggers, leaving the guard rails & gates in place.

Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 16 July 2020 09:57:02(UTC)
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Roundtuit

All BS are available to purchase on-line from the BSI shop inclusing this equipment specification:

BS 8620:2016 Low level work platform with one working platform with side protection for use by one person with a maximum working platform height no greater than 2.5 m. £91 members / £182 non-members.

It is highly unlikely contractors will have manufactured equipmment in accordance with the standard and are more likely to have purchased items.

I think your bulletin is asking that contractors are reminded to erect such devices in accordance with manufacturer instruction i.e. setting the out-riggers, leaving the guard rails & gates in place.

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