BS 7255:2023 PDF

What is BS 7255:2023 – Safe working on lifts about? In response to changes in the base standard for the design of lifts, and taking on board user feedback, BS 7255:2023 is the newly revised national standard giving recommendations for owners and workers on safe working practices when working on lifts. Who is BS 7255:2023 – Safe working on lifts for?

lift maintenance companies including supervisors/managers and people working inspection bodies and people carrying out inspection and thorough examination lift owners and lift owners’ representatives others involved in working on lifts in any capacity (links with ISO 45001 and other OH&S-related standards, including lone working) others involved in training and support of one of the above groups.

What does BS 7255:2023 – Safe working on lifts cover? BS 7255:2023 gives recommendations for safe working practices (supported by training) for:

owners of permanently installed lifts serving defined landing levels persons having effective control of the premises where such lifts are installed persons responsible for, and involved in, the design, installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, thorough examination, inspection, repair and dismantli...