CSA B354.1
Portable elevating work platforms
| Organization: | CSA |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2004 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 58 |
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General
This Standard applies to portable, integral chassis elevating work platforms with bases that cannot be driven or moved horizontally while the platform is in an elevated position. The platform can be moved, articulated, or adjusted by manual or powered means to position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, at work locations. For the purpose of this Standard, a portable elevating work platform is termed an "aerial platform" and is divided into two categories as defined in Clause 3.
Purpose
The purpose of this Standard is to specify the minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, remanufacture, rebuild/recondition,
(a) the prevention of personal injuries and accidents;
(b) a uniformity in ratings; and
(c) an understanding by manufacturers, dealers, maintenance personnel, operators, owners, and users of their respective responsibilities.
Aerial platforms are generally intended for use over level surfaces. Normally they are not insulated for use near electrically energized circuits, nor are they intended to be used in hazardous locations. For any aerial platforms intended for use around electrically energized circuits, see CAN/CSA-C225.
The operation of any aerial platform is subject to certain hazards that can only be protected against by having competent, careful personnel trained in the intended use, safe operation, maintenance, and servicing of this type of equipment.
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