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This European Standard specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of maintenance stairs and platforms when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some performance requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and maintenance and handling agencies. This European Standard applies to: - self-propelled maintenance stairs and platforms; - towable maintenance stairs and platforms equipped with powered means, e.g. for height adjustment, stabilizers, designed for aircraft maNoise and vibration are dealt with respectively in EN 1915-4 and EN 1915-3.intenance purposes including access to the aircraft (Examples see Annex A). This part of EN 12312 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 (for vehicles) and EN 1915-4.