Guidelines for the safe operation of escalators and moving walks. Issue 3.0
Guidelines EMW
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Guidelines
Abstract
Provides guidance relating to the selection and design considerations, safe operation, maintenance, thorough examination and supplementary testing of all escalators and moving walks.
History
Supersedes Issue 02.1 dated December 2012. Issue 3.0 dated 30 July 2018. Produced in consultation with the Health and Safety Executive and other parties involved in the escalator and moving walk industry.
Subjects
- Building services
- Electrical services
- Internal transport - lifts, escalators and moving walks
Publisher History
The Safety Assessment Federation (SAFED) represents the UK independent engineering inspection and certification industry. Their technical committees produce a series of authoritative and comprehensive publications, covering a wide variety of areas.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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