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Elevating Platform Guidelines

Elevating platforms whether they are Maintenance Platforms or Orderpicking Platforms comply with ANSI requirements. Based on 7.37.1 from ITSDF B56.1-2005:

"Platforms used for elevating personnel shall have

(a) a slip resistant floor surface

(b) a minimum floor space of 450 mm x 450 mm for each platform occupant.

(c) protection for personnel in their normal working position on the platform from moving parts of the truck that represent a hazard.

(d) restraining means such as a guard rail or a means for securing personnel such as a body belt or lanyard, whenever the platform can be elevated to a height greater than 1200 mm." 

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