ISO 14122-1:2016
Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 1: Choice of fixed means and general requirements of access
ISO 14122-1:2016 gives general requirements for access to stationary machines and guidance about the correct choice of means of access when necessary access to the stationary machine is not possible directly from the ground level or from a floor.It is applicable to permanent means of access which are a part of a stationary machine, and also to non-powered adjustable parts (e.g. foldable, slidable) and movable parts of fixed means of access.NOTE 1 "Fixed" means of access are those mounted in such a manner (for example, by screws, nuts, welding) that they can only be removed by the use of tools.ISO 14122-1:2016 specifies minimum requirements that also apply when the same means of access is required as the part of the building or civil construction (e.g. working platforms, walkways, ladders) where the machine is installed, on condition that the main function of that part of the construction is to provide a means of access to the machine.NOTE 2 Where no local regulation or standards exist, this part of ISO 14122 can be used for means of access which are outside the scope of the standard.It is intended that this part of ISO 14122 be used with a relevant access-specific part of ISO 14122.The ISO 14122 series as a whole is applicable to both stationary and mobile machinery where fixed means of access are necessary. It is not applicable to powered means of access such as lifts, escalators, or other devices specially designed to lift persons between two levels.ISO 14122-1:2016 is not applicable to machinery manufactured before the date of its publication.For the significant hazards covered by this part of ISO 14122, see Clause 4.
ISO 14122-1:2016 gives general requirements for access to stationary machines and guidance about the correct choice of means of access when necessary access to the stationary machine is not possible directly from the ground level or from a floor.
It is applicable to permanent means of access which are a part of a stationary machine, and also to non-powered adjustable parts (e.g. foldable, slidable) and movable parts of fixed means of access.
NOTE 1 "Fixed" means of access are those mounted in such a manner (for example, by screws, nuts, welding) that they can only be removed by the use of tools.
ISO 14122-1:2016 specifies minimum requirements that also apply when the same means of access is required as the part of the building or civil construction (e.g. working platforms, walkways, ladders) where the machine is installed, on condition that the main function of that part of the construction is to provide a means of access to the machine.
NOTE 2 Where no local regulation or standards exist, this part of ISO 14122 can be used for means of access which are outside the scope of the standard.
It is intended that this part of ISO 14122 be used with a relevant access-specific part of ISO 14122.
The ISO 14122 series as a whole is applicable to both stationary and mobile machinery where fixed means of access are necessary. It is not applicable to powered means of access such as lifts, escalators, or other devices specially designed to lift persons between two levels.
ISO 14122-1:2016 is not applicable to machinery manufactured before the date of its publication.
For the significant hazards covered by this part of ISO 14122, see Clause 4.
L'ISO 14122 définit les prescriptions générales de sécurité d'accès aux machines mentionnées dans l'EN 292-2. La présente partie de l'ISO 14122 donne des recommandations concernant le choix approprié des moyens d'accès lorsque l'accès nécessaire à la machine n'est pas directement possible à partir du niveau du sol ou d'un plancher. La présente partie de l'ISO 14122 s'applique à toutes les machines (fixes ou mobiles) où des moyens d'accès fixes sont nécessaires. La présente partie de l'ISO 14122 s'applique aux moyens d'accès qui font partie intégrante d'une machine. La présente partie de l'ISO 14122 peut s'appliquer également aux moyens d'accès aux parties du bâtiment (par exemple plates-formes de travail, passerelles, échelles) où la machine est installée à condition que la fonction principale de cette partie du bâtiment soit de donner accès à la machine. NOTE La présente partie de l'ISO 14122 peut être utilisée également pour les moyens d'accès qui sont hors du domaine d'application de la présente partie de l'ISO 14122. Dans ce cas, il convient de tenir compte des éventuelles réglementations nationales ou autres. La présente partie de l'ISO 14122 s'applique également aux moyens d'accès spécifiques à la machine qui ne sont pas fixés de façon permanente sur la machine et qui peuvent être démontés ou déplacés sur le côté pour certaines opérations sur la machine (par exemple pour changer les outils d'une grande presse). La présente partie de l'ISO 14122 ne s'applique pas aux ascenseurs ou aux plates-formes élévatrices mobiles ou aux autres dispositifs spécialement conçus pour transporter des personnes entre deux niveaux.
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