A Guide to Elevator Safety Standards and Compliance
Adhering to Lift / Elevator safety standards is critical to ensure safe operations, prevent accidents and to ensure legal compliance.
Important Lift Safety Standards / Regulations:
- IS 14665 (Part 3) : Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Compliance : - Safety rules in Passenger, Goods and Service Lifts.
- ISO 8100-1:2019:This standard specifies safety rules for permanently installed new passenger or goods passenger lifts with traction drive.
- ISO 45001:2018: This standard, while not directly about lifts, is relevant for elevator installation and maintenance companies as it pertains to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).
- ISO 22559-1:2014: This standard outlines safety requirements for lifts, including a structured methodology for establishing and demonstrating that necessary and appropriate protective measures are taken to eliminate hazards or mitigate risks.
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