Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications. Specification for the design and manufacture of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)
This British Standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacture of components and systems used to lift and traverse equipment and personnel for the following applications:
a) film;
b) television;
c) theatre and similar entertainment events:
d) conferences and exhibitions.
Lifts and elevators are not covered by this standard.
Nothing in this standard is intended to replace the requirements of The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) [1], The Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) [2] and The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 as amended [3].