FprEN 1570-2

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Varnostne zahteve za dvižne mize - 2. del: Dvižne mize za dvigovanje do več kot
dveh stalnih nivojev v stavbi, katerih hitrost navpičnega dvigovanja ne presega
0,15 m/s
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
Sicherheitsanforderungen an Hubtische - Teil 2: Hubtische zum Heben von Gütern, die
mehr als 2 Haltestellen eines Gebäudes anfahren und deren Hubgeschwindigkeit 0,15
m/s nicht überschreitet
Exigences de sécurité des tables élévatrices - Partie 2 : Tables élévatrices desservant
plus de deux paliers fixes d'un bâtiment utilisées pour transporter des marchandises et
dont la vitesse ne dépasse pas 0,15 m/s
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1570-2
ICS:
53.020.99 Druga dvigalna oprema Other lifting equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 1570-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2025
ICS 53.020.99 Will supersede EN 1570-2:2016
English Version
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
Exigences de sécurité des tables élévatrices - Partie 2 : Sicherheitsanforderungen an Hubtische - Teil 2:
Tables élévatrices desservant plus de deux paliers fixes Hubtische zum Heben von Gütern, die mehr als 2
d'un bâtiment utilisées pour transporter des Haltestellen eines Gebäudes anfahren und deren
marchandises et dont la vitesse ne dépasse pas 0,15 Hubgeschwindigkeit 0,15 m/s nicht überschreitet
m/s
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Safety requirements and/or protective/risk reduction measures .11
4.1 General .11
4.2 Calculations .11
4.2.1 Stresses .11
4.2.2 Platform deflection .13
4.2.3 Stability .14
4.3 General requirements for all lifting tables .14
4.3.1 Protection against crushing and shearing .14
4.3.2 High temperatures .16
4.3.3 Speed.16
4.4 Protection for the travel zone and for the platform .16
4.4.1 General .16
4.4.2 Protection from the travel zone at an upper landing .17
4.4.3 Protection for the area underneath the platform .17
4.4.4 Platform protection .18
4.4.5 Guard-rails .18
4.4.6 Screens .19
4.4.7 Opening protections within guard-rails or screens .19
4.4.8 Flexible guards .21
4.5 Design of the platform .22
4.5.1 General .22
4.6 Levels and clearances of fixed landings .22
4.7 Driving system .22
4.7.1 General .22
4.7.2 Hydraulic drive system .24
4.7.3 Mechanical drive systems .25
4.7.4 Rope drives .26
4.7.5 Tension chain drives .27
4.7.6 Rigid chain drives .27
4.7.7 Screw drives .27
4.7.8 Rack and pinion drives .28
4.7.9 Belt drives .28
4.8 Controls .28
4.9 Electrical system .30
4.9.1 General .30
4.9.2 Protection rating .30
4.9.3 Batteries .30
4.10 Safety devices .30
4.10.1 General .30
4.10.2 Safety edges .30
4.10.3 Maintenance support .31
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5 Verification of the safety requirements and/or measures . 31
5.1 General . 31
5.2 Design check . 33
5.3 Visual inspection . 33
5.4 Practical test . 33
5.5 Electrical tests . 33
6 Instructions for the user . 34
6.1 General . 34
6.2 Marking . 34
6.3 Instructions for use . 35
6.4 Instructions for installation . 36
6.5 Instructions for maintenance and inspection . 37
Annex A (normative) Test procedures . 39
Annex B (informative) List of significant hazards . 41
Annex C (normative) Sign pictograms . 43
Annex D (informative) Controls and corresponding pictograms . 45
D.1 General . 45
D.2 Requirements according to 4.8.3 . 45
Annex E (informative) Risk when passing an upper landing . 48
Annex F (informative) Guide to travel zone risks . 49
F.1 General . 49
F.2 Landing, risk question 1 . 50
F.3 Landing, risk question 2 and 3 . 51
F.4 Platform, risk question 4 . 52
F.5 Platform, risk question 5 and 6 . 53
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 54
Bibliography . 57
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European foreword
This document (prEN 1570-2:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts,
escalators and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1570-2:2016. The significant technical changes to the standard are
based mainly on the following points, which are embedded throughout the document:
— the restructuring of the document in line with EN 1570-1:2024;
— the introduction of rated and structural loads;
— a new Annex D - Controls and corresponding pictograms;
— a new Annex E - Risk when passing an upper landing;
— a new Annex F - Guide to travel zone risks;
— where appropriate, risk of falling is now associated with the height of fall rather than the travel height
of the machine;
— greater emphasis on protection of the public when the lifting tables are used in public accessible
areas;
— the reintroduction of boom barriers and clarity on interlocking and locking requirements for
removable guard-rails;
— locking of the lift table when at an upper fixed landing;
— restrictions on the use of pipe rupture protection devices in hydraulic systems;
— update of the drive systems to be in line with EN 1570-1:2024.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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Introduction
This document is a type-C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
This document is of relevance, in particular, for the following stakeholder groups representing the market
players with regard to machinery safety:
— machine manufacturers (small, medium and large enterprises);
— health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organizations, market surveillance, etc.).
Others can be affected by the level of machinery safety achieved with the means of the document by the
above-mentioned stakeholder groups:
— machine users/employers (small, medium and large enterprises);
— machine users/employees (e.g. trade unions, organizations for people with special needs);
— service providers, e.g. for maintenance (small, medium and large enterprises);
— consumers (in the case of machinery intended for use by consumers)
The above-mentioned stakeholder groups have been given the possibility to participate at the drafting
process of this document.
While drafting this document, it was assumed that:
— the lifting tables are only operated by persons trained in the use of the equipment in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions, and that the working area is adequately lit;
— the lifting tables are installed or used on hard standing, even, appropriately prepared surfaces;
— where there are special requirements on low noise levels, such as for hospital applications and
theatres, etc., the customer shall specify these requirements and the manufacturer shall then take all
appropriate measures.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B
standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other
standards, when machines have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C
standard.
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1 Scope
1.1 This document specifies the safety requirements for lifting tables which fulfil the following
characteristics:
— serving more than 2 fixed landings, and
— having a vertical travel speed of no more than 0,15 m/s, unless safe by position, and
— raising or lowering goods and not person(s), and
— only accessible to persons during the loading/unloading phases, and
— permanently installed.
1.2 This document does not apply to the following equipment:
— permanently installed lifting tables, serving specific levels of a construction, with a vertical travel
speed exceeding 0,15 m/s (EN 81-31);
— lifting tables serving not more than two fixed landings of a construction (EN 1570-1);
— lifting tables, serving more than 2 fixed landings of a construction for lifting operators, with a vertical
travel speed not exceeding 0,15 m/s;
— lifting tables carrying operators and installed in enclosures with a vertical travel speed not exceeding
0,15 m/s;
— lifting tables used on ships;
— lifting tables designed for artists and stage set features during artistic performances.
1.3 This document does not consider the additional requirements for:
— electromagnetic compatibility;
— operation in severe conditions (e.g. strong magnetic fields);
— operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres, mines);
— handling of loads, the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids,
radiating materials, particularly brittle loads, loose loads (gravel, tubes));
— hazards occurring during construction, transportation, and disposal;
— equipment installed on the load platform or the replacing or maintaining of it;
— integration into broader systems or other machines, etc.;
— cable-less controls, i.e. wireless;
— lifting tables where the hydraulic pressure is derived directly from gas pressure;
— lifting tables powered by internal combustion engines.
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This document is not applicable to lifting tables manufactured before the date of its publication.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 280-1:2022, Mobile elevating work platforms — Part 1: Design calculations — Stability criteria —
Construction — Safety — Examinations and tests
EN 1493:2022, Vehicle lifts
EN 12453:2017+A1:2021, Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates — Safety in use of power
operated doors — Requirements and test methods
EN 60204-1:2018, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 60224-1:2016)
EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529:1989)
EN 60947-5-1:2017, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — Part 5-1: Control circuit devices and
switching elements — Electromechanical control circuit devices (IEC 60947-5-1:2016, modified)
EN IEC 60947-5-2:2020, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — Part 5-2: Control circuit devices and
switching elements — Proximity switches (IEC 60947-5-2:2019, modified)
EN 60947-5-3:2013, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear — Part 5-3: Control circuit devices and
switching elements — Requirements for proximity devices with defined behaviour under fault conditions
(PDDB) (IEC 60947-5-3:2013)
EN 61310-2:2008, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 2: Requirements for
marking (IEC 61310:2007)
EN IEC 61496-1:2020, Safety of machinery — Electro-sensitive protective equipment — Part 1: General
requirements and tests (IEC 61496-1:2020)
EN IEC 61496-2:2020, Safety of machinery — Electro-sensitive protective equipment — Part 2: Particular
requirements for equipment using active opto-electronic protective devices (AOPDs) (IEC 61496-2:2020)
EN 61800-5-2:2017, Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems — Part 5-2: Safety requirements —
Functional (IEC 61800-5-2:2016)
EN ISO 4413:2010, Hydraulic fluid power — General rules and safety requirements for systems and their
components (ISO 4413:2010)
EN ISO 11161:2007, Safety of machinery — Integrated manufacturing systems — Basic requirements (ISO
11161:2007)
EN ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk
reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
As impacted by EN IEC 60947-5-2:2020/A11:2022.
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EN ISO 13849-1:2023, Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General
principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2023)
EN ISO 13850:2015, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop function — Principles for design
(ISO 13850:2015)
EN ISO 13856-2:2013, Safety of machinery — Pressure-sensitive protective devices — Part 2: General
principles for design and testing of pressure-sensitive edges and pressure-sensitive bars (ISO 13856-2:2013)
EN ISO 13857:2019, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by
upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2019)
EN ISO 14119:2013, Safety of machinery — Interlocking devices associated with guards — Principles for
design and selection (ISO 14119:2013)
EN ISO 14120:2015, Safety of machinery — Guards — General requirements for the design and
construction of fixed and movable guards (ISO 14120:2015)
ISO 606:2015, Short-pitch transmission precision roller and bush chains, attachments and associated chain
sprockets
ISO 4347:2015, Leaf chains, clevises and sheaves — Dimensions, measuring forces, tensile strengths and
dynamic strengths
ISO 11228-1:2021, Ergonomics — Manual handling — Part 1: Lifting, lowering and carrying
ISO 11228-2:2007, Ergonomics — Manual handling — Part 2: Pushing and pulling
ISO 2408:2017, Steel wire ropes — Requirements
ISO 4301-1:2016, Cranes — Classification — Part 1: General
ISO 16625:2013, Cranes and hoists — Selection of wire ropes, drums and sheaves
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100:2010 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
lifting table
lifting device with a load supporting platform rigidly guided throughout its travel
EXAMPLE a scissor lift or mast lift
3.2
vertical travel
vertical distance between the lowest and highest fixed landing for which the lifting table is designed
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3.3
platform
part of the lifting table designed to accommodate the working load; fork arms are considered as a load
platform for goods only
3.4
maintenance support
device that can be set up in such a way that maintenance and repair work below the platform can be
carried out safely
3.5
operator
person who is trained and authorized/permitted by the duty holder, to operate the lifting table, according
to the manufacturer’s instructions
Note 1 to entry: The machine owner is considered as the duty holder.
3.6
fixed landing
permanent level of the construction for loading and unloading the lifting table
3.7
rated load
load that consists of goods that the manufacturer has stated the machine is capable of lifting/lowering
when used in accordance with the instruction manual
3.8
structural load
load, excluding rated load, comprising of any equipment that is fixed on the platform
Note 1 to entry: Structural load may include guard-rails, gates, roller conveyors, etc.
Note 2 to entry: Structural load shall be considered as part of the lifting table self-weight.
3.9
guard
part of the machine or the surrounding structure specifically used to provide protection by means of a
physical barrier
3.10
toe plate
protection for toes extending vertical from the surface where you standing
3.11
maximum working pressure
highest pressure in the hydraulic system at which it is intended to operate under normal working
conditions with rated load and, if any, structural load
3.12
travel zone
space through which the lifting mechanism and load, platform, and any attachment to it moves
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3.13
non-public area
area to which access is restricted only to persons who are authorized to be in that area, and not accessible
to the public
3.14
public area
space open to persons without specific training, instruction or awareness including children
3.15
travel speed
average lifting and lowering speed of the platform when measured throughout its normal travel range
3.16
screen
permanent protection from access to the hazard for the whole body, also called distance guards in
EN ISO 14120:2015
3.17
guard-rail
device for protection against accidental fall or accidental access to a hazardous area, with which stairs,
step ladders, landings or platforms and walkways (level surface used for moving from one point to
another) may be equipped
3.18
removable guard-rail
guard-rail designed to be removable without the use of a tool
Note 1 to entry: Bolted guard-rails are not considered removable.
3.19
enclosure
permanent protection where the whole of the travel zone is protected with rigid guards to make the lifting
table inaccessible whilst in operation, i.e., safe by position
3.20
automatically controlled lifting table
lifting table whose operating sequence is determined by a control program, which can be semi-automatic
when operations are initiated by an operator, or fully automatic when no operator intervention is
required
3.21
gate
opening part within a guard-rail, enclosure, or screen, to give access from a landing or a platform
3.22
inward opening gate
platform mounted opening part of any fall protection that is always opened towards the centre of the
platform; and when mounted on a landing, it is opened away from the centre of the platform
3.23
outward opening gate
platform mounted opening part of any fall protection that is always opened away from the centre of the
platform; and when mounted on a landing, it is opened towards the centre of the platform
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3.24
safe by position
condition when a lifting table or any part of a lifting table or load is sufficiently shielded from being
reached or accessed during operation, to avoid any hazard to persons or goods according to
EN ISO 13857:2019
3.25
externally operated non-return valve
non-return check valve that can be opened by external means
Note 1 to entry: e.g. actuated electrically or manually
3.26
rigid guarding
physical, non-flexible, barrier
Note 1 to entry: A physical barrier may be a guard-rail or wall for example.
4 Safety requirements and/or protective/risk reduction measures
4.1 General
Machinery shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective/risk reduction measures of this
clause. In addition, the machine shall be designed according to the principles of EN ISO 12100:2010 for
relevant, but not significant hazards, not dealt with by this document. For significant hazards, also refer
to informative Annex B. Informative Annex F can be used as a guide to identify the fundamental travel
zone risks.
4.2 Calculations
4.2.1 Stresses
4.2.1.1 The lifting table shall be designed to consider all failure modes of the material, including
fatigue failure and low operating temperatures (e.g. freezer applications).
4.2.1.2 The stresses in any part of the lifting table shall not, under normal working conditions, exceed
the lowest of the following values:
1) 0,66 times the yield stress of the material used; or
2) 0,50 times the ultimate tensile stress of the material used.
4.2.1.3 The stresses shall be calculated for a lifting table carrying its rated load and, if any, structural
load whilst being used in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The loads shall include all real static and dynamic forces, both vertical and horizontal, any wind forces,
any snow loads and all forces applied to the platform during loading and unloading. In case of extending
part(s) of the platform, the calculations shall consider the extension in the worst condition.
If wind forces are to be considered in the calculations, EN 280-1:2022, 4.2.3.3 shall be applied.
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4.2.1.4 The minimum dynamic forces to be used for the calculations set out under 4.2.1.3 shall result
from:
1) the total vertical load (this includes the rated load and, if any, structural load, and the self-weight of
the moving parts of the structure) increased by the dynamic factor for the lift category of lifting tables
shown in Table 1;
2) the horizontal load coefficient for the category of lifting tables shown in Table 1, taken as acting
horizontally at the platform level in the direction causing the maximum stress in the part being
considered.
Table 1 — Load factors for lifting tables
Lift Dynamic Horizontal load Minimum load Application
b
under
category factor coefficient [in % of cycles
the rated load] full load [ × 10 ]
a
1 1,4 10 128 Lifting tables for general purpose.
Lifting tables with a clearly defined
lifting load and where other forces can
2 1,1 2,5 8
be excluded; height adjustment without
systematic lateral forces.
Not applicable (only applicable to
3 1,2 5,0 32
EN 1570-1).
Lifting tables suited for crossing with,
e.g. manually operated industrial trucks,
electric pallet-stacking trucks with a
4 1,3 10 128
maximum braking of 10 %.
Lifting tables with mounted gravity
conveyors.
Lifting tables suited for a high number
5 1,4 10 512 of cycles e.g. for fully automatic
production lines.
When a lifting table is crossed by vehicles, or is integrated in a handling device, the lateral forces shall be verified
in individual cases. Higher horizontal load coefficients have to be established if required.
a
This minimum number of cycles shall be increased by the manufacturer according to the use of the lifting table.
b
When load cycle is used, in relation to lifting categories, the lifetime of lifting tables is generally 10 years when maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
When determining the minimum dynamic forces used in the calculations, the following shall be taken into
consideration:
a) where rigid guarding prevents loading or unloading across a side, or other means prevent force
transmission to the platform in a particular direction, the horizontal load coefficient in this direction
need not be considered;
b) that lifting tables are classified in 5 categories (called lift category) depending on the use for which
they are designed. The dynamic factor, horizontal load coefficient and number of cycles used in the
design calculations shall be as defined in Table 1;
c) any likely wind forces, shall be in addition to the horizontal load coefficient calculations.
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4.2.1.5 The use of the maintenance support(s) when applied according to the manufacturer's
instructions, shall not cause permanent deformation of the normal load bearing parts.
4.2.2 Platform deflection
All lifting tables shall be designed to meet all the following load requirements (see Figure 1):
— firstly, the rated load evenly distributed over the usable platform area;
— secondly, half the rated load distributed over half the usable platform length or longest side of the
platform;
— finally, one third of the rated load distributed over half the usable platform width or shortest side of
the platform.
The load requirements shall be fulfilled when the platform is in the worst stressed position.
If the lifting table is driven by a scissor mechanism, the longest side is considered as the side parallel to
the scissor arms and the shortest side is considered as the side perpendicular to the scissor arms.
If the lifting table is driven by a non-scissor mechanism, the manufacturer shall describe the permissible
loading configuration that the machine is designed for (see 6.2.2 and 6.3.1).

Key
l length
w width
Figure 1 — Load distribution requirements
In neither case shall hazardous, tilting or deflection take place when used as intended by the
manufacturer. The maximum tilting or deflection shall not exceed that shown in Figure 2 where:
a) is the maximum tilting or deflection (y) of any side up to 2,0 m (l) long and is y = (1+ (2 − l)) %;
b) is the maximum tilting or deflection (y) of any side above 2,0 m (l) long and is y = 1,0 %.
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Key
y percentage tilting or deflection of a side l
l length of the side of a lifting table platform (in metres)
a maximum tilting or deflection of any side up to 2,0 m
b maximum tilting or deflection of any side above 2,0 m
Figure 2 — Deflection of platform
4.2.3 Stability
4.2.31 The calculated factor of safety shall not be less than 1,3. This shall be calculated by dividing
the sum of all the stabilizing moments by the sum of all the overturning moments, including the relevant
horizontal load coefficient as defined in 4.2.1.4. The overturning moments are to include all dynamic
forces and all externally imposed forces, including those caused by transfer on and off the platform and
those caused by operators. For this calculation, the rated load shall be evenly distributed over an area
half the length times half the width of the platform, in any overturning position.
4.3 General requirements for all lifting tables
4.3.1 Protection against crushing and shearing
4.3.1.1 General
Crushing and shearing risks during normal operation shall be avoided by distances between the moving
parts or between the moving and stationary parts which are in reach of persons (see EN ISO 13857:2019)
standing adjacent to the travel zone.
If this is not possible safety measures according to 4.4 shall be used.
4.3.1.2 Safety distances below the platform
The following parts of the human body shall be safeguarded, by the associated minimum distances, below
the platform without the need for additional safeguarding:
— width of fingers: 25 mm;
— height of feet: 120 mm.
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The crushing and shearing points for feet are considered as avoided if a minimum free space for feet is
maintained in accordance with Figure 3.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 3 — Minimum foot clearances when lowering
In scissor type lifting tables, the minimum safety gaps between the scissor legs shall not be less than
30 mm and the distance between scissor leg and the inside of the base-frame member shall not be less
than 50 mm, unless rigid or flexible protection is fitted (see Figure 4).

Key
A-A section through end of lifting table
B-B section through side of lifting table
Figure 4 — Gaps between lifting table arms and between arms and base
4.3.1.3 Safety distances adjacent to the lifting table travel zone
The following parts of the human body shall be safeguarded, by the associated minimum distances,
adjacent to anything physical surrounding the travel zone without the need for additional safeguarding:
— for toes, 50 mm;
— for hands, 100 mm;
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— for arms and closed hands, 120 mm;
— for the body, 500 mm.
4.3.1.4 Protection from moving parts
4.3.1.4.1 Moving parts which pass each other or fixed structures (see 4.4 – Protection for the travel
zone and for the platform) and with which persons may contact shall have no sharp edges, no sharp
angles, and no rough surfaces.
4.3.1.4.2 All moving parts which could entangle a person (or clothing) shall be avoided by design or,
where this is not possible, they shall be guarded.
4.3.1.4.3 All nip points (e.g. belts, chains, ropes passing over pulleys, flexible couplings, elements of
telescopic guides) shall be safeguarded to prevent drawing-in or injury to any person, unless safe by
position. Care shall be taken so that the guard itself does not form a hazard.
4.3.2 High temperatures
If any parts of the driving system can reach a temperature above 55 °C during intended use, these parts
shall be protected to avoid contact with persons (e.g. by covering or positioning).
4.3.3 Speed
4.3.3.1 The average lifting and lowering speed of the platform shall not exceed 0,15 m/s when
measured throughout its normal travel range, except where the lifting table is safe by position.
4.3.3.2 Overspeed protection shall be ensured by devices fitted to all lifting tables to stop the
lowering of the platform before the speed exceeds 0,25 m/s during normal use (i.e. this requirement is
not applicable during any structural failure). The lowering speed may be increased if the lifting table is
safe by position.
4.3.3.3 Lifting tables which are safe by position and have a lowering speed exceeding 0,15 m/s, shall
not reach more than 1,5 times the normal lowering speed, e.g. in the case of leakage within the hydraulic
system. This requirement is not applicable during any structural failure.
4.4 Protection for the travel zone and for the platform
4.4.1 General
As an alternative to the minimum gaps defined in 4.3.1.2 and 4.3.1.3, the travel zone may be protected by
the following measures.
NOTE Annex E gives more information for risks associated when passing a fixed landing.
Screens, guarding, guard-rails and openings within guard-rails or screens shall be designed considering
the safety distance/clearance/height of enclosures as defined in EN ISO 13857:2019 and 4.3.1.2 and
4.3.1.3.
When determining the height of mechanical guarding, any steps or similar surface where a person could
foreseeably stand shall be considered as the “ground” level. The minimum height to be used to protect
persons or goods from falling is 1 100 mm above “ground” level.
Where screens are provided for lifting tables installed in public areas, they shall be non-perforated
screens complying with EN ISO 14120:2015.
prEN 1570-2:2025 (E)
Protection means (e.g. gates or barriers, guard-rails, screens, etc.) are intended to restrain goods but not
necessarily to withstand forces imposed by loading devices, e.g. a forklift truck.
Chains, ropes, or other flexible elements shall not be used as guard-rails or openings within guard-rails.
All screens and/or guard-rails and/or opening protections within guard-rails or screens (including locks)
shall resist, without permanent deformation, a minimum horizontal force of 300 N at 1,0 m intervals
applied in the position creating the highest materiel stress.
If a 4m side of a platform is fully protected by guard-rails the guard-rails shall resist a total force of
3x300N = 900N. Also ensure that any deflection shall not lead to another hazard.
The position of any barrier and any other structure or wall shall not make it possible for any person to
stand on the wrong side of the protective measure. The maximum horizontal distance between any
barrier and any part of the moving load carrying platform shall not exceed 180 mm.
As an alternative to fully sheeted guard-rails in a public area, guard-rails with vertical uprights having a
clear horizontal distance not exceeding 100 mm in combination with flexible guards can be used as
guard-rails to protect the travel zone below the platform. In a public area, all climbing faces shall be fully
sheeted or have vertical bars to be non-climbable.
When a lifting table is serving a fixed landing the deflection of the lifting table during loading and
unloading, or whilst relevelling, shall not lead to another risk e.g. when the platform raises during
unloading, creating a gap between the landing and the underside of the platform.
4.4.2 Protection from the travel zone at an upper landing
On an upper fixed landing edge where there is a risk of falling more than 0,5 m, there shall be guard-rails
compliant with 4.4.5, or screens compliant with 4.4.6, and any opening protections compliant with 4.4.7.
When the platform is serving a fixed landing, fall protection devices on the fixed landing(s) shall be so
interlocked that the lifting platform shall not move unless the protective devices are in place and they
shall not be removable unless the platform is in position. Interlocks shall comply with EN ISO 14119:2013
and 4.4.7.1. Removable fall protection devices are to be considered as gates. Any removable fall protection
devices on the platform shall be interlocked to meet the requirements of EN ISO 14119:2013, 3.2, with
the performance level as determined in 4.4.7.1.
4.4.3 Protection for the area underneath the platform
When the lifting table is installed in a non-public area, with a hold-to-run control placed in such a way
that the operator has full visibility over the entire platform travel zone, then a safety edge complying with
4.10.2 is required. In a public area then a safety edge complying with 4.10.2 and flexible guards compliant
with 4.4.8 are required.
When the lifting table is installed in a non-public area, with a hold-to-run control placed
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