Mobile access and working platforms made of prefabricated elements

DIN EN 1004-1

Mobile scaffolding, folding scaffolding and mobile working platforms are subject to DIN EN 1004-1
Part 1 governs the materials, dimensions, design loads and safety requirements

Additions and amendments

Technically and editorially revised standard
Published: February 2021
Transitional period (DOW = date of withdrawal) November 2021
The definition of a mobile working platform was changed and concretised and the standard was revised editorially and technically
The standard applies to mobile working platforms as temporary work equipment indoors (standing height up to 12.0 m) and outdoors (standing height up to 8.0 m), the standing height 0 m to 2.5 m was newly included
The standard does not apply to scaffolding compliant with EN 12810-1 (façade scaffolding) and EN 12811-1 (work scaffolds)
Mobile working platforms are allowed to consist only of a single scaffolding bay structure and only one deck surface (usually the top one) is allowed to be used as a working level
It must be possible to assemble, disassemble or convert the mobile working platform without the use of personal fall protection equipment. Technical (e.g. protective assembly railings) or organisational solutions (e.g. 3-T method) are therefore required
Maximum vertical distance of 2.25 m between deck surfaces and 3.40 m between the ground and the first deck surface
Liquid or granular materials can also be used as ballast if they are supplied by the manufacturer in impact-resistant and sealable containers
Clarification that mobile working platforms are not to be used as anchorage points for personal protective equipment against falls from height (exception: when they are specifically designed by the manufacturer for this purpose and in accordance with the applicable standards)
The changes due to the new DIN EN 1004-1 have already been taken into account for the respective products in the range

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