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Mast Climbing Work Platforms — falls risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFallsMay 23, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Mast Climbing Work Platforms — falls risk
Photo from the official notice: Mast Climbing Work Platforms — falls risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

There is a serious risk of platforms falling in an uncontrolled manner which could result in serious or fatal injuries. The Mast Climbing Work Platforms did not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Access the HSE safety alert at the following link for further information: https://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/mast-climbing-work-platforms-mechanical-failure.htm .

Remedy

Access the individual Product Safety Reports linked above for additional details on corrective measures taken for each product. Owners of this product who have not already been alerted to this issue by HSE should take corrective action as set out in HSE’s safety alert and check and validate any certificates provided with the machine.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Other

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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