Standard No.:	GB 17888.2-2008
English Name:	Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 2: Working platforms and walkways
Chinese Name:	机械安全 进入机械的固定设施 第2部分：工作平台和通道
Chinese Classification:	J09    Hygiene, safety and labor protection
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Issued by:	AQSIQ and SAC
Issued on:	2008-3-31
Implemented on:	2008-10-1
Status:	valid
Superseding:	GB 17888.2-1999 Safety of machinery --Permanent means of access to machines and industrial plants --Part 2：Working platforms and gangways
Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	3000 words
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This part applies to all machinery (stationary and mobile) where fixed means of access are necessary. This part applies to working platforms and walkways which are a part of a machine. This part may also apply to working platforms and walkways to that part of the building where the machine is installed, providing the main function of that part of the building is to provide a means of access to the machine. This part applies also to working platforms and walkways specific to the machine which are not permanently fixed to the machine and which may be removed or moved to the side for some operations of the machine (e.g. changing tools in a large press). This part does not apply to lifts, to moveable elevating platforms or other devices specially designed to lift persons between two levels. For significant hazards included in this part see Clause 4 of GB 17888.1-2008.

Foreword I 1 Scope 2 Normative References 3 Terms and Definitions 4 General Requirements 4.1 General 4.2 Specific Requirements 5 Assembly Instructions Bibliography