BS EN 13586 pdf free download

BS EN 13586-2020 pdf free download.Cranes — Access.
For structural requirements of means of access, the term “ladder” is used to refer both to rung ladders and step ladders. Where the vertical height between point of access and operator’s control station is more than 30 m, the crane shall be designed with provisions to receive a powered access. Where a powered access system is provided, an additional access way of Type 1 shall also be provided. Other means of access than those in the scope of this standard may be utilized, e.g. for inspection locations with an inspection interval longer than one year, for emergency exit or for access for erection and dismantling. Access in such cases may be designed to rely on use of personal fall protection equipment against falls from a height (see EN 363:2018 and EN 795:2012) or use of mobile elevating work platforms. 5.2 Classification of access Type 1 access shall be provided in the following cases, as relevant: — the main access way of the crane operator to the control station and to starting equipment; — the access way to maintenance locations, with a maintenance or inspection period shorter than one month. Type 2 access may be provided, instead of Type 1 access, in the following cases, as relevant: — the access way to maintenance locations, with a maintenance or inspection period one month or longer; — emergency exit; — access for erection and dismantling.
5.3 General design principles 5.3.1 When ascending or descending provisions shall be made to provide simultaneous three-point support; two hand holds and one foot hold or two feet holds and one hand hold. 5.3.2 Where a lateral body move is necessary from a rung of a ladder to another support surface, the distance between the step or rung and the nearest edge of the support surface shall be within a spherical radius of 300 mm or shorter, see Figure 2.
5.3.3 Means of access, walking and standing areas shall: — have their working position(s) designated; (for example platform on articulated boom needs defined position of the boom for the access); — take into account the number of the persons, and the presence of objects such as tools and spare parts; — be constructed of materials specified as being incombustible and with slip resistant surfaces, which do not retain liquid. See Annex B. The steps between adjacent, fixed (non-moveable) floor sections shall not exceed 8 mm in height. This requirement does not apply in cases, where access is directly on a structural surface and the step is due to welded joint of the structure. Every control station shall have at least one exit onto a fixed means of access. An alternative means of egress shall be provided, where a fixed means of access cannot be reached from all working positions of the control station or of the crane. 5.3.4 Where apertures are used in the floor of a walkway, inclined walkway, landing or platform situated above an area, where persons are expected, slots and interstices shall fulfil the following requirements: — a ball with a diameter 20 mm or greater cannot pass through; — a slot has a maximum width of 12 mm, where the length is 200 mm or greater.BS EN 13586 pdf download.