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BS EN 1004-1:2020: Mobile access and working towers explained
Mobile towers look simple. Aluminium frames on castors. But there’s more to their design than meets the eye. BS EN 1004‑1:2020 is Part 1 of the EN 1004 series. It sets the materials, dimensions, design loads and structural performance requirements for mobile access and working towers made of prefabricated elements.
BS EN 131‑6:2019 – Telescopic ladders explained
Telescopic ladders are everywhere now; vans, lofts, under the stairs. Because they collapse down to almost nothing. That sliding mechanism is also exactly what makes them different to worry about. BS EN 131‑6:2019 is the part of the EN 131 family that deals specifically with leaning and standing telescopic ladders.
BS EN 131‑4: Single or Multiple Hinge Joint ladders explained
The BS EN 131‑4 standard is part of the EN 131 family of ladder standards. It deals with portable ladders that have one or more hinge joints, such as folding or articulated ladders. Learn more in this latest blog.
BS EN 131‑3: Marking and user instructions explained
Requirements, testing and marking explained BS EN 131-3 Keeping ladder users safe isn’t just about building a strong ladder – it’s also about making sure people know how to use it correctly.
BS EN 131‑2: Requirements, testing and marking explained
Requirements, testing and marking explained BS EN 131-2 Portable ladders need to be more than just the right length – they must be strong, stable and properly
BS EN 131 1: Understanding the ladder standard
Understanding the ladder standard BS EN 131-1 Portable ladders are used at home and at work, yet many people are unaware that these simple products are governed
Ladder Association – Collaborating on Market Surveillance
CASE STUDY Ladder Association – Collaborating on Market Surveillance ‘Step Up to Safe Ladders’: A joint ladder safety initiative by the Ladder Association and Test
UTS – Testing & Certification Services
CASE STUDY UTS – Testing & Certification Services The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory and Training Facility that specialises
Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble
Dodgy Certificates: How to Spot a Fake Before It Gets You in Trouble The Test & Research Centre is a UK-based Certification Body, Test Laboratory
