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Stuart Smith  
#1 Posted : 29 March 2022 08:29:04(UTC)
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Stuart Smith

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if there are any relevant standards for single step, fold up aluminiu platforms?

Thanks
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Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 29 March 2022 10:07:46(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Are you referring to what the constructon industry terms a "hop-up"?

Applicable ladder standards:

EN 131-1 – Ladder terms, types, functional sizes EN 131-2 – Ladder requirements, testing, marking EN 131-3 – Ladder marking and user instructions EN 131-4 – Single or multiple hinge-joint ladders EN 131-6 – Telescopic ladders EN 131-7 – Mobile ladders with platform EN 14183 – Step stools

HSE guidance INDG455 updated in conjucntion with the ladder association

https://ladderassociation.org.uk/la455/

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Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 29 March 2022 10:07:46(UTC)
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Roundtuit

Are you referring to what the constructon industry terms a "hop-up"?

Applicable ladder standards:

EN 131-1 – Ladder terms, types, functional sizes EN 131-2 – Ladder requirements, testing, marking EN 131-3 – Ladder marking and user instructions EN 131-4 – Single or multiple hinge-joint ladders EN 131-6 – Telescopic ladders EN 131-7 – Mobile ladders with platform EN 14183 – Step stools

HSE guidance INDG455 updated in conjucntion with the ladder association

https://ladderassociation.org.uk/la455/

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Stuart Smith  
#4 Posted : 29 March 2022 13:01:39(UTC)
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Stuart Smith

Yes, it is the hop up type platform. i have seen the standards, but i cannot find any equipment of this type that complies with the two standards. When reviewing technical specs all i can find is "no standard for this catagory." Is this correct?
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Roundtuit  
#5 Posted : 29 March 2022 13:29:48(UTC)
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Roundtuit

From the Ladder Association Code of Practice Version 2 Revision 0 July 2021:

Ladders are not legally required to comply with these standards. However, doing so helps to demonstrate that a ladder is a safe product and safe work equipment, which is a requirement of both consumer and workplace law.

Most "hop-ups" are themselves not covered by a written standard so it come down to assessment of the manufacturers specification versus the planned use.

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Roundtuit  
#6 Posted : 29 March 2022 13:29:48(UTC)
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Roundtuit

From the Ladder Association Code of Practice Version 2 Revision 0 July 2021:

Ladders are not legally required to comply with these standards. However, doing so helps to demonstrate that a ladder is a safe product and safe work equipment, which is a requirement of both consumer and workplace law.

Most "hop-ups" are themselves not covered by a written standard so it come down to assessment of the manufacturers specification versus the planned use.

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