16.01.2017

New Singapore platform standards

The new Singapore Standards SS 616:2016 for safe use of aerial work platforms and SS 617:2016 for safe use of crane suspended man baskets have come into force.

SS 616:2016 code of practice for safe use of aerial work platforms has come into force. The standard covers the safety requirements for the protection of persons working with aerial lifts including the basic safety principles, operation, maintenance and inspection. You can purchase or download the new standard BY simply clicking here
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At the same time Singapore has revised and renumbered its CP 63 Code of practice for the lifting of persons in work platforms suspended from cranes to SS 617:2016. It provides guidelines on the design, construction, installation and safe use of work platforms suspended from cranes. To purchase and download the standard click here

Both SS 616 and SS 617 complement the Approved Codes of Practice/Singapore Standards related to lifting equipment and work at heights and provide more guidance on lifting equipment to help optimise workers’ health and safety on the job.

A workshop on both standards will be held at the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, 2985 Jalan Bukit Merah, on Friday 20th January at 14:00. For more details Simply click on this link

IPAF South East Asia regional general manager, Raymond Wat, a member the SS616 drafting panel said: “IPAF welcomes the new standard specifically for Aerial Work Platforms which will help to keep the industry safer in Singapore. As the use of powered access increases we want to make sure that lifting equipment is properly maintained, safely deployed and operated, and lifting activities are well-planned and well-managed to minimise the risks of accidents.”