The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001

Builders’ hoist for the transport of goodsU.K.

3.  A power-operated, temporarily installed builders’ hoist intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter engineering and construction sites, serving:

(i)defined landing levels, having a platform

  • — designed for the transportation of goods only

  • — which permits the access of persons during loading and unloading

  • — which permits the access and travel by authorised persons during erection, dismantling and maintenance

  • — guided

  • — travelling vertical or along a path within 15 degrees maximum of the vertical

  • — supported or sustained by: wire, rope, chain, screwed spindle and nut, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism

  • — where masts may or may not require support from separate structures, or

(ii)either one upper landing or a work area extending to the end of the guide (e.g. a roof), having a load-carrying device:

  • — designed for the transportation of goods only

  • — designed that there is no need to step on it for loading or unloading purposes or for maintenance, erection and dismantling

  • — from which persons are prohibited at any time

  • — guided

  • — which is designed to travel at an angle of at least 30 degrees to the vertical but may be used at any angle

  • — sustained by steel wire rope and a positive drive system

  • — controlled by constant pressure type controls

  • — which does not benefit from the use of any counterweight

  • — having a maximum rated load of 300 kg

  • — having a maximum speed of 1 m/s

  • — and where the guides require support from separate structures.