This British Standard gives recommendations for safe working practices
(supported by training) for:
• owners of permanently installed and commissioned escalators and moving
walks;
• persons having effective control of the premises (duty holder) on which such
escalators and moving walks are installed;
• persons responsible for, and involved in, the examination, inspection,
testing, service, maintenance, repair and dismantling of such escalators and
moving walks.
This British Standard is applicable to persons working on all types of escalators
and moving walks. However, not every recommendation is applicable for all
types of escalator and moving walk that are covered by British Standards either
published or in preparation.
The recommendations in this British Standard relate to the safety of persons
when gaining access to and from the work areas of escalator and moving walks,
and while working there. They also relate to the safety of others present in the
vicinity, whether they are working or not, who could be endangered by the
actions of those working on escalators and moving walks.
This British Standard does not cover the design, manufacture, construction or
installation of escalators and moving walks.