Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons – Requirements and test methods
Scope:
This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods only for hoists and body-support units intended for the transfer of disabled persons as classified in ISO 9999:2002:
⎯ 12 36 03 Mobile hoists with sling seats
⎯ 12 36 04 Standing mobile hoists
⎯ 12 36 06 Mobile hoists with solid seats
⎯ 12 36 09 Hoist trolleys
⎯ 12 36 12 Stationary hoists fixed to the wall/walls, floor and/or ceiling
⎯ 12 36 15 Stationary hoists fixed to, mounted in or on another product
⎯ 12 36 18 Stationary free-standing hoists
⎯ 12 36 21 Body-support units for hoists
Note: In this Standard, “hoist” means a device for lifting persons.
This Standard does not include requirements for the installation, ongoing inspection, or maintenance of hoists for the transfer of disabled persons, nor does it address the on-site testing of installed equipment. See CSA Z10534-2.
This International Standard does not apply to devices that transport persons between two levels (floors) of a building.
It does not include methods for the determination of ageing or corrosion of such hoists and units.
The requirements of this International Standard are formulated with regard to the needs of both the disabled persons being hoisted and the attendant using the hoist.
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