scope:

This standard prescribes rules and requirements governing the proper design, construction, testing, care, use, and maintenance of mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms including labeling/marking of these units.

It excludes special purpose units that do not meet the general requirements of this standard.

Purpose. This standard establishes minimum standards for design, construction, testing, care, maintenance and use of mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms.In order for users to develop effective operating procedures, this standard may also serve as a basis for instructing and training personnel in proper equipment use.

It is not the purpose of this standard to specify all the details of construction of mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms. The limitations imposed are for the purpose of providing adequate general requirements and test methods.