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BS 7981:2017 Historical

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Code of practice for the installation, maintenance, thorough examination and safe use of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs)

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BS 7981:2017 gives recommendations and guidance for the installation, dismantling maintenance and thorough examination of mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), which are temporarily installed, powered and designed to be used by persons from which to carry out work. It also gives recommendations and guidance on the safe use of MCWPs.


Cross References:
BS EN 1495:1997+A2:2009
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Safe use of lifting equipment. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
BS EN 12158-1:2000+A1:2010
BS EN 81-43:2009
BS EN 1808:2015
BS 7212:2016
BS EN 12159:2012
BS EN 1570:1998+A2:2009
BS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012
BS EN 280:2013+A1:2015
BS 5975:2008+A1:2011


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