BS 8620:2016

BS 8620:2016 specifies requirements for an LLWP with one workingplatform with side protection, for use by one person, with a maximum workingplatform height not greater than 2.5 m. The maximum working load of theLLWP is 150 kg.In particular, this British Standard specifies requirements for materials, designloads, dimensions, strength and stability tests, marking and instruction manuals.This British Standard does not cover:

• mobile access and working towers with a height from 2.5 m to 12.0 m(indoors) and from 2.5 m to 8.0 m (outdoors), in accordance withBS EN 1004;
• prefabricated tower scaffolds, in accordance with BS EN 1139-6;
• mobile elevating work platforms, in accordance with BS EN 280;
• standing step ladders with platforms and mobile ladders with platforms,conforming to BS EN 131 (all parts);
• aluminium standing step ladders with platforms, folding trestles andlightweight stagings, in accordance with BS 2037; and
• timber trestles and lightweight stagings, in accordance with BS 1129.

Cross References:BS 7371BS EN 572-2BS EN 13706-3:2002BS EN ISO 3834BS EN ISO 6892-1BS EN ISO 14713-1BS EN ISO 14731BS 1129BS 1139-6BS 2037BS EN 131BS EN 280BS EN 1004BS EN 12811-2Work at Height Regulations 2005