EN 131-7:2013
(Main)Ladders - Part 7: Mobile ladders with platform
Ladders - Part 7: Mobile ladders with platform
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of mobile ladders with platform. It applies to mobile ladders with a working platform, with a maximum area of 1 m2, and a maximum platform height of 5 m, to be used only by one person at the time. The maximum load is 150 kg which includes a maximum combined load of the user and any tools, equipment and materials
It does not apply to portable ladders according to EN131-1, to portable ladders according to EN131-4, to portable ladders for fire service use according to EN 1147, to loft ladders according to EN 14795, to step stools according to EN 14183, to Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails according to EN ISO 14122-3 and to insulating ladders according to EN 50528.
Leitern - Teil 7: Mobile Podestleitern
Diese Europäische Norm definiert Benennungen und legt die allgemeinen Konstruktionsmerkmale von mobilen Podestleitern fest. Sie gilt für mobile Leitern mit einem Arbeitspodest mit einer maximalen Fläche von 1 m2 und einer maximalen Podesthöhe von 5 m, die zur Benutzung von einer Person bestimmt sind. Die maximale Höchstlast beträgt 150 kg, die sich aus dem Gewicht des Benutzers sowie möglichen Werkzeugen, Ausrüstungen und Materialien zusammensetzt.
Sie gilt nicht für tragbare Leitern nach EN 131-1, tragbare Leitern nach EN 131-4, tragbare Leitern für die Verwendung bei der Feuerwehr nach EN 1147, für Bodentreppen nach EN 14975, für Tritte nach EN 14183, für Treppen, Treppenleitern und Geländer nach EN ISO 14122-3 und für isolierende Leitern nach EN 50528.
Échelles - Partie 7: Échelles mobiles avec plate-forme
La présente Norme européenne définit les termes et spécifie les caractéristiques générales de conception des échelles mobiles avec plate-forme. Elle s'applique aux échelles mobiles avec plate-forme de travail d'une surface maximale de 1 m2 et d'une hauteur maximale de 5 m, conçues pour être utilisées par une seule personne à la fois. La charge maximale est de 150 kg ; elle inclut l'utilisateur lui-même ainsi que des outils, équipements et matériels.
La présente Norme ne s'applique pas aux échelles portables selon l'EN 131-1 ou selon l'EN 131-4, ni aux échelles portables à l'usage des services d'incendie selon l'EN 1147, ni aux échelles de grenier selon l'EN 14975, ni aux escabeaux selon l'EN 14183, ni aux escaliers, échelles à marches et garde-corps selon l'EN ISO 14122-3, ni aux échelles isolantes selon l'EN 50528.
Lestve - 7. del: Mobilne lestve s ploščadjo
Ta evropski standard opredeljuje pogoje in določa splošne konstrukcijske značilnosti mobilnih lestev s ploščadjo. Velja za mobilne lestve z delovno ploščadjo velikosti največ 1 m2 in višino največ 5 m, ki jih lahko naenkrat uporablja samo ena oseba. Največja obremenitev je 150 kg, kar vključuje največjo skupno obremenitev uporabnika ter vseh orodij, opreme in materialov. Ne velja za prenosne lestve po EN 131-1, prenosne lestve po EN 131-4, prenosne lestve za gasilce po EN 1147, lestve po EN 14975, stopničaste stole po EN 14183, stopnice, stopničaste lestve in varovalne ograje po EN ISO 14122-3 ter izolirne lestve po EN 50528.
General Information
Overview
EN 131-7:2013 is the CEN European Standard that defines terms and specifies general design characteristics, dimensional limits and tests for mobile ladders with platform. It applies to ladders with a working platform up to 1 m², a maximum platform height of 5 m, designed for use by one person, and a rated maximum load of 150 kg (user plus tools/equipment/materials). EN 131-7:2013 is part of the EN 131 ladder series and was approved by CEN in 2013.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and exclusions: Covers mobile platform ladders only; excludes portable ladders (EN 131-1, EN 131-4), fire-service ladders (EN 1147), loft ladders (EN 14795), step stools (EN 14183), stair/guard-rail systems (EN ISO 14122-3) and insulating ladders (EN 50528).
- Dimensional limits:
- Platform area between 0.4 m × 0.4 m and 1 m²; platform sides 400–1 000 mm.
- Guardrail height: minimum 950 mm above platform.
- Working area and clearances defined (e.g., front guardrail distance w between 950–1 100 mm).
- Ascending-leg angle categories and related requirements (handrails required when angle is between 45° and 60°).
- Load and user limits: Maximum combined load 150 kg; designed for a single user.
- Safety features:
- Toe boards on non-access sides (top edge ≥ 50 mm).
- Guardrails, middle rails and gates to prevent falls; guardrail geometry must prevent a 470 mm diameter sphere passing through.
- Wheels/casters must include devices to prevent movement during use (brakes, locking).
- Stabilisers or ballast must be provided where required for stability; clear marking if required for safe use.
- Testing and verification:
- Tests include torsion, bending, platform and complete-product tests, stability, stiffness, handrail and marking durability checks (see Clause 6).
- Marking and user instructions must be durable and legible.
Practical applications and users
- Relevant to manufacturers, designers and test laboratories producing or certifying mobile ladders with platform for industrial and commercial use.
- Useful for safety managers, procurement officers and facilities teams specifying ladders for maintenance, warehousing, light assembly or access tasks where a small raised platform is required.
- Compliance officers and training providers use EN 131-7 to set workplace rules and verify that equipment meets European safety expectations.
Related standards
- EN 131 series: EN 131-1, EN 131-2, EN 131-3, EN 131-4
- Other referenced exclusions: EN 1147, EN 14795, EN 14183, EN ISO 14122-3, EN 50528
Keywords: EN 131-7:2013, mobile ladders with platform, ladder safety, platform ladder standard, CEN ladder standard, guardrails, stability test, working platform.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Leitern - Teil 7: Mobile PodestleiternÉchelles - Partie 7: Échelles mobiles avec plate-formeLadders - Part 7: Mobile ladders with platform97.145LestveLaddersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 131-7:2013SIST EN 131-7:2013en,fr,de01-september-2013SIST EN 131-7:2013SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 131-7
July 2013 ICS 97.145 English Version
Ladders - Part 7: Mobile ladders with platform
Échelles - Partie 7: Échelles mobiles avec plate-forme
Leitern - Teil 7: Mobile Podestleitern This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 May 2013.
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Figure 1 3.2 supporting leg leg of a ladder without climbing supports 3.3 stile lateral part of a ladder which supports the rungs or steps as well as cross struts of supporting legs 3.4 preventions from falls
3.4.1 guard rail device to hold and protect from falls, installed on the platform of mobile platform ladders 3.4.2 middle rail element of the guard rail, placed between the top rail and the platform 3.4.3 gate at the ascending leg rigid or flexible device, parallel to the platform, to hold and to protect from falls 3.5 platform topmost standing surface which is different from a step
Figure 2 3.6 toe board side protection fixed at the platform or the guard rail 3.7 handrail device for mobile ladders parallel to the ascending leg, which allows a secure grip during the ascending/descending 3.8 wheel device to facilitate the movement of the mobile platform ladder Note 1 to entry: Wheels can be: — used only use for transportation; or — used for transportation and as load bearing element; — fitted with brakes. 3.9 stabiliser device to increase the stability of the mobile platform ladder SIST EN 131-7:2013
Figure 3 3.12 distance between the bottom end and the lowest rung/wide rung/ step l4 distance from the lower end of the ladder to the upper edge of the lowest rung/wide rung/step, measured in the middle line between the stiles 3.13 distance between rungs/wide rungs/steps l5 distance between the rungs/wide rungs/steps and between the top rung/wide rung/step and the platform measured in the middle line between the stiles at the upper edges 3.14 climbing height h vertical distance between the ground and the top of the platform measured vertically when all feet are in contact with the ground 3.15 inner width of ascending leg b1 usable distance between the inner sides of the stiles measured at the level of the platform 3.16 Rung (g) climbing support with a standing surface from front to back of less than 50 mm and at least 20 mm
Figure 4 3.17 wide rung (g) climbing support with a standing surface from front to back equal to or greater than 50 mm and less than 80 mm
Figure 5 3.18 Step (g) climbing support with a standing surface from front to back equal to or greater than 80 mm
Figure 7 3.20 distance between rungs/ wide rungs/ steps h2 vertical distance between the rungs/wide rungs/steps and between the top rung/wide rung/step and the platform measured in the middle line between the stiles at the upper edges 3.21 clearance e clearance between two rungs of consecutive ascending legs 4 Requirements 4.1 General A mobile platform ladder shall be designed and manufactured to prevent accidental slips of product and/or user. The marking shall be legible and durable. The durability of the marking shall be verified. Wide rungs/steps and platforms shall be designed to be horizontal when the product is used on a flat floor. Wide rungs, rungs, steps and platforms made of metal or plastics shall have a textured surface on the working face to reduce slipping. The contact surface of the coverings shall adhere firmly to the rungs or steps. 4.2 Surface finishes This requirement shall be according EN 131-2. The coating of wooden parts shall be transparent and permeable to water vapour. This does not apply to platform components manufactured from plywood materials. 4.3 Materials 4.3.1 General The requirements on materials shall be according to EN 131-2 apply unless otherwise stated. 4.3.2 Wood Wood used for the platform should be of durable quality and
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 131-7:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Ladders - Part 7: Mobile ladders with platform". This standard covers: This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of mobile ladders with platform. It applies to mobile ladders with a working platform, with a maximum area of 1 m2, and a maximum platform height of 5 m, to be used only by one person at the time. The maximum load is 150 kg which includes a maximum combined load of the user and any tools, equipment and materials It does not apply to portable ladders according to EN131-1, to portable ladders according to EN131-4, to portable ladders for fire service use according to EN 1147, to loft ladders according to EN 14795, to step stools according to EN 14183, to Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails according to EN ISO 14122-3 and to insulating ladders according to EN 50528.
This European Standard defines terms and specifies the general design characteristics of mobile ladders with platform. It applies to mobile ladders with a working platform, with a maximum area of 1 m2, and a maximum platform height of 5 m, to be used only by one person at the time. The maximum load is 150 kg which includes a maximum combined load of the user and any tools, equipment and materials It does not apply to portable ladders according to EN131-1, to portable ladders according to EN131-4, to portable ladders for fire service use according to EN 1147, to loft ladders according to EN 14795, to step stools according to EN 14183, to Stairs, stepladders and guard-rails according to EN ISO 14122-3 and to insulating ladders according to EN 50528.
EN 131-7:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.145 - Ladders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 131-7:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/95/EC, 92/59/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/285. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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표준 EN 131-7:2013은 플랫폼이 있는 이동식 사다리에 대한 유럽 표준으로, 이 문서는 이동식 사다리의 일반 디자인 특성을 정의하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 적용 범위는 작업 플랫폼 면적이 최대 1 m²이고 플랫폼 높이가 최대 5 m인 이동식 사다리에 한정되며, 사용자는 한 번에 한 명만 사용할 수 있습니다. 최대 하중은 150 kg으로, 이는 사용자와 도구, 장비 및 자재의 최대 결합 하중을 포함합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 안전성과 효율성을 동시에 고려한 설계 기준을 명시한다는 점입니다. 작업 플랫폼의 크기와 높이에 대한 명확한 제한은 사용자가 사다리를 안전하게 사용할 수 있도록 도와주며, 개인의 안전을 보장하기 위한 체계적인 요구 사항이 확보되어 있습니다. 또한, 최대 하중에 대한 규정은 사용자가 과중으로 인한 사고를 예방할 수 있도록 도와줍니다. EN 131-7:2013은 특정한 특정 조건과 요구 사항을 충족하는 사다리만을 대상으로 하고 있어, 이로 인해 사용자가 필요로 하는 도구와 장비에 최적화된 선택을 할 수 있도록 합니다. 비록 이 표준이 EN 131-1, EN 131-4와 같은 포터블 사다리, 소방 서비스용 사다리, 다락 사다리, 발판 및 보안 난간을 포함한 다양한 유형의 사다리에는 적용되지 않지만, 특정한 이동식 플랫폼 사다리를 위한 명확한 기준을 제공하여 사용자와 제조자 모두에게 참고할 수 있는 중요한 지침을 제공합니다. 전반적으로 EN 131-7:2013은 플랫폼이 있는 이동식 사다리에 대한 안전하고 효율적인 사용을 위한 필수적인 기준으로, 해당 표준을 준수함으로써 작업자의 안전과 생산성을 동시에 향상시킬 수 있는 기반을 제공하고 있습니다.
La norme EN 131-7:2013, intitulée "Echelles - Partie 7 : Echelles mobiles avec plateforme", offre une définition précise des termes et des caractéristiques de conception générale des échelles mobiles dotées d'une plateforme. Cette norme européenne est d'une grande importance pour la sécurité au travail, en spécifiant clairement l'utilisation appropriée des échelles mobiles avec plateforme, qui sont limitées à une surface de travail maximale de 1 m² et à une hauteur de plateforme atteignant 5 m. Une des forces majeures de la norme EN 131-7:2013 réside dans son caractère restrictif qui exige que seules des personnes, dans la limite d'une à la fois, puissent y accéder, garantissant ainsi la sécurité de l'utilisateur. De plus, la capacité de charge maximale fixée à 150 kg, intégrant le poids de l'utilisateur ainsi que celui des outils, équipements et matériaux, contribue à prévenir les accidents potentiels. La pertinence de cette norme se fait également sentir dans son exclusion des échelles portables régies par d'autres standards, tels que EN 131-1 et EN 131-4, entre autres. Cela permet d'assurer que les utilisateurs soient clairement informés des spécificités et des exigences de chaque type d'échelle afin de maximiser la sécurité et l'efficacité lors des travaux en hauteur. En abordant les risques associés à l'utilisation d'échelles mobiles, la norme EN 131-7:2013 se pose comme un référentiel incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur.
SIST EN 131-7:2013は、プラットフォーム付き移動梯子の設計と定義に特化した欧州規格です。この規格は、最大面積1㎡および最大プラットフォーム高さ5mの作業プラットフォームを持つ移動梯子を対象としており、作業時は1名のみが使用可能で、最大荷重は150kgに制限されています。この制限にはユーザーの体重だけでなく、使用する道具や設備、材料の重量も含まれています。 この標準化文書の強みは、安全性と使用条件を明確に定義している点です。特に、移動梯子の設計時に考慮すべき一般的な特性が示されており、業界全体で一貫した基準を提供しています。また、プラットフォームの利用に関する具体的な制限が設けられていることで、誤用や不適切な使用による事故を防ぐことができます。 さらに、SIST EN 131-7:2013は、移動梯子の評価と選定においても重要な指針となります。この標準は、特に建設現場やメンテナンス作業などの職場における移動梯子の使用に関連しており、効率的かつ安全な作業環境を確保するための基盤を提供しています。 この文書が対象外とする機器についても明記されており、EN 131-1、EN 131-4、EN 1147、EN 14795、EN 14183、EN ISO 14122-3、EN 50528の各規格が適用される移動梯子との違いを理解することができ、ユーザーは自社のニーズに最適な梯子を選ぶ際の参考になります。 総じて、SIST EN 131-7:2013は、移動梯子の設計、使用、評価に関する包括的で信頼性のある基準を提供しており、その関連性と強みは、作業の安全性を高めるために不可欠です。
Die Norm EN 131-7:2013 bietet eine umfassende Definition und Spezifikation der allgemeinen Konstruktionsmerkmale von mobilen Leitern mit Plattform. Ihr Anwendungsbereich umfasst mobile Leitern, die eine Arbeitsplattform mit einer maximalen Fläche von 1 m² und einer maximalen Plattformhöhe von 5 m bieten. Dies bedeutet, dass die Norm klare Richtlinien für den sicheren Gebrauch solcher Leitern festlegt, wobei die Verwendung durch lediglich eine Person gleichzeitig gestattet ist. Die maximale Belastung von 150 kg ist ein weiteres wichtiges Merkmal, das sowohl das Gewicht des Nutzers als auch das, was er transportiert – wie Werkzeuge, Ausrüstung und Materialien – berücksichtigt. Eine der Stärken dieser Norm ist ihre präzise Definition von Begriffen, die eine einheitliche Verständigung und Anwendung in der Branche fördert. Zudem wird durch die klaren Anforderungen an die Konstruktion der mobilen Leitern die Sicherheit der Nutzer erheblich erhöht. Die Festlegung der maximalen Plattformhöhe und -fläche sorgt dafür, dass die Leitern sowohl stabil als auch praktisch für verschiedene Anwendungen sind. Die Norm macht deutlich, dass sie nicht für tragbare Leitern gemäß EN 131-1, EN 131-4, spezielle Einsatzarten wie Feuerwehrleitern nach EN 1147, Dachleitern nach EN 14795, sowie für Hockerleitern gemäß EN 14183 sowie Treppen, Stehleitern und Geländer gemäß EN ISO 14122-3 und isolierte Leitern nach EN 50528 gilt. Diese Abgrenzung ist entscheidend, um Missverständnisse bei der Anwendung der Norm zu vermeiden und sicherzustellen, dass nur geeignete Leitern in Übereinstimmung mit den spezifischen Anforderungen eingesetzt werden. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die EN 131-7:2013 von großer Relevanz für Hersteller und Anwender ist, da sie nicht nur die Sicherheit und Effizienz im Umgang mit mobilen Leitern mit Plattform fördert, sondern auch einheitliche Standards in der Branche schafft. Die klaren Vorgaben tragen dazu bei, Risiken zu minimieren und ein sicheres Arbeitsumfeld zu garantieren.
The standard EN 131-7:2013 offers a comprehensive framework for mobile ladders with platforms, specifically tailored for applications where safe elevation and stability are paramount. Its clearly defined scope focuses on mobile ladders equipped with a working platform not exceeding 1 m² in area and a maximum platform height of 5 m. The stipulation that these ladders accommodate only one person at a time adds an essential layer of safety, significantly reducing the risk of accidents that can occur when multiple users are present on a single ladder. One of the notable strengths of this standard is its emphasis on structural integrity, which is critical in maintaining safety during operations. By specifying a maximum load limit of 150 kg, EN 131-7:2013 ensures that users can safely carry their tools and materials without compromising the ladder’s stability or integrity. This aspect not only protects users but also enhances the reliability of the ladders in various occupational settings. The relevance of this standard extends beyond merely outlining specifications; it serves as a benchmark for manufacturers and end-users alike, promoting adherence to safety regulations and best practices in ladder design and use. By excluding specific types of ladders, such as portable and insulating ladders, EN 131-7:2013 maintains its focus on mobile ladders with platforms, ensuring that the guidelines provided are applicable and relevant to the intended context. Overall, EN 131-7:2013 stands out as a vital reference in the spectrum of ladder safety and design standards, providing essential guidance for the manufacturing and safe usage of mobile ladders with platforms. Its clarity, focus on user safety, and practical application make it an indispensable document for industry stakeholders.
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