scope:

This standard applies to manually and or machine-operated stands with a safe working load of more than 3 kg.

This standard applies to stands which are used in entertainment technology.

Stands within the meaning of this standard are used for the purposes of lifting, lowering, and holding loads (e.g. scenic elements, trusses, lighting and audiovisual equipment). It is also possible for several stands to carry a common load.

These installations are not permitted to be used for the transportation of persons or for the movement of loads above people's heads. Standing under loads is permitted when these are at rest.

NOTE During setup, the operator may, for operational reasons, be required to stand under the moving load for short periods of time.

This standard also applies to installations with new technologies or customized designs that are not expressly named here but are being used in identical modes of operation.

This standard does not apply to:

- stands with a safe working load ≤ 3 kg;

- camera stands;

- wooden stands.

This standard also specifies the information to be communicated between manufacturers and users, and the details that are to be provided with regards to the intended use of the machinery installations.

The significant hazards dealt with in this document are identified in Clause 4.