BS EN 1570-2-2016 PDF

Full title and description

BS EN 1570-2:2016 — Safety requirements for lifting tables. Part 2: Lifting tables serving more than 2 fixed landings of a building, for lifting goods with a vertical travel speed not exceeding 0,15 m/s. This British adoption of the European standard specifies safety, design and operational requirements for permanently installed slow-speed goods-lifting tables that serve multiple fixed landings and are intended exclusively for lifting goods (not persons).

Abstract

This standard sets out essential safety requirements and protective measures to address the significant hazards (except noise) associated with slow-speed lifting tables that serve more than two fixed landings, have a maximum vertical travel speed of 0.15 m/s, are permanently installed, and are accessible only during loading/unloading phases. It excludes lifting tables for personnel, tables serving two or fewer landings and faster-moving lifting equipment.

General information

• Status: Published (national designation as BS EN) — users should confirm current national status with BSI or their national standards body as reviews or amendments may occur.
• Publication date: 31 December 2016 (EN publication / BS adoption recorded 2016).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — adoption of the CEN/EN text.
• ICS / categories: 53.020.99 (other lifting equipment / machinery safety).
• Edition / version: 2016 (BS EN 1570-2:2016).
• Number of pages: 46 pages (typical published PDF/paper edition).

Scope

Specifies safety requirements applicable to slow-speed platform/lifting tables with the following characteristics: serving two or more fixed levels of a building or structure; able to cross landings; designed exclusively for lifting or lowering loads (not people); accessible only during loading/unloading; travel speed not exceeding 0.15 m/s; permanently installed. The standard addresses all significant hazards except noise and defines measures for elimination or reduction of risks under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse. It explicitly does not apply to lifting tables serving not more than two fixed landings (see EN 1570‑1) or to tables designed for lifting persons or those with vertical speeds exceeding 0.15 m/s (see relevant EN/EN 81 series).

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of lifting tables covered by Part 2 (scope and limits of applicability).
• Essential design and construction safety requirements to prevent crushing, shearing and trapping hazards (guarding, clearances, structural integrity).
• Control and command systems, including authorized access for loading/unloading and interlocks preventing unintended movement.
• Speed limitations, braking and over-travel protection appropriate to ≤ 0.15 m/s operation.
• Installation, marking, instructions for use, maintenance and periodic inspection requirements to maintain safe operation.
• Risk assessment principles and requirements to address foreseeable misuse and residual risks.
• Exclusions and cross-references to related standards for personnel lifts and higher-speed equipment.

Typical use and users

Primary users include lift and lifting-equipment manufacturers, design engineers, machine safety assessors, installers, building owners/operators, maintenance technicians and conformity assessment bodies. The standard is commonly applied where permanently installed goods-lifting tables serve multiple landings in industrial, commercial or storage buildings and where slow, controlled vertical movement is required. It is also referenced by organizations ensuring compliance with the Machinery Directive / national machine-safety regulations.

Related standards

Key related documents and series to consult include EN 1570-1 (lifting tables serving not more than two fixed landings), the EN 81 series for passenger and goods passenger lifts where relevant, and the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) guidance for conformity. National adoptions (for example BS EN designations) and later amendments or revisions should be checked with the national standards body.

Keywords

lifting tables; goods lifts; slow-speed platform lifts; multi-landing lifts; machinery safety; BS EN 1570-2; vertical travel ≤ 0.15 m/s; risk reduction; guarding; interlocks; installation and maintenance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS EN 1570-2:2016 is the British designation of the European standard that defines safety requirements for permanently installed lifting tables used to lift goods between more than two fixed landings at a vertical speed not exceeding 0.15 m/s.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers hazards, design and construction requirements, control systems, protective devices, installation, marking, instructions and maintenance requirements for slow-speed goods-lifting tables; it excludes personnel lifts, single- or two-landing tables and equipment outside the speed limit.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, safety/ design engineers, installers, building operators, maintenance staff and conformity assessment bodies use the standard to design, install and verify safe operation of slow-speed multi-landing goods lifts.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The publication date is 31 December 2016 (BS EN 1570-2:2016). National status may be updated after publication (some listings show the document as under review in national catalogs). Always confirm current status, amendments or a newer edition with BSI or your national standards body before relying on the standard for conformity decisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 1570 is a multipart subject. Part 1 covers lifting tables serving not more than two fixed landings (EN 1570‑1); Part 2 addresses tables serving more than two landings. Other lift-related EN standards (for example the EN 81 series) may apply depending on the equipment and application.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: lifting tables, goods lift, multi-landing, slow-speed, machine safety, interlocks, guarding, EN 1570-2, BS EN 1570-2.