delSRPS CEN/TS 17471:2020

Cranes - Loader cranes - Interface between loader cranes and work platforms

Scope

This document gives technical information for dual purpose machines that comply with both EN 12999:2011+A2:2018 and EN 280:2013+A1:2015 and deals with the specific aspects related to the fitting and interface of a work platform that is an interchangeable equipment to the base machine.
Loader cranes which are equipped with work platforms as interchangeable equipment are regarded as Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) as defined in 3.1 of EN 280:2013+A1:2015 and are classified as Group B Type 1 as specified in 1.4 of EN 280:2013+A1:2015 and are listed under Annex IV, item 17 of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
This document does not address hazards which may occur:
a) when handling suspended work platforms which may swing freely;
b) when using non-integrated work platforms or other attachments not intended for the lifting of persons.