New European standard on transport platform

The Transport Platform Working Group (TPWG) of the IPAF International Mast Climbing Work Platform Committee has started work on drafting a new European standard for transport platforms.

None of the present European norms fully cover transport platform design and use. As a result, there are special guidelines in specific EU countries which ideally should be harmonised. At its last meeting in July, the TPWG analysed several existing standards and guidelines for transport platforms, including the US ANSI A92.10 standard and the Italian and UK guidance documents.

The TPWG has elected a task force including experts in standards drafting and technical committee work to start drafting a European standard. All manufacturers and users are invited to participate in the work of the TPWG, which already comprises key industry players.