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Moveable scaffolding Würth “Universal aluminium folding roller scaffold” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0519/14
Summary
null The product is sold without safety railings and assembly supports, which are only offered for sale as an option. Without these, the scaffold may tip over, and safe use (mounting, descending, working at a height, etc.) is not possible. The safety information is not appropriate and the contact address is incomplete. The maximum permissible load indicated is "2 persons" whereas according to the assembly…
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Product
- Height-adjustable, working platform with 4 lockable steering rollers for work at low heights ( < 2m).
What is the risk?
- null The product is sold without safety railings and assembly supports, which are only offered for sale as an option. Without these, the scaffold may tip over, and safe use (mounting, descending, working at a height, etc.) is not possible. The safety information is not appropriate and the contact address is incomplete. The maximum permissible load indicated is "2 persons" whereas according to the assembly instructions, as well as the "Prüfgrundsätze für Kleingerüste" (testing principles for small scaffolds), only one person is permitted.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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