Learn all about PAS250 here! Q: What is PAS 250? A: PAS 250 is a Publicly Available Specifi cation (PAS) for a low-level work platform with one working platform with side protection for use by one person with a maximum working platform height of less than 2.5 m. These products, commonly referred to as podiums or pulpits, became extensively used following the implementation of The Work at Height Regulations. Q: WHAT IS A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE SPECIFICATION? A: A Publicly Available Specifi cation (PAS) is a sponsored fasttrack standard driven by the needs of the client organisations and developed according to guidelines set out by BSI. Key stakeholders are brought together to collaboratively produce a BSI-endorsed PAS that has all the functionality of a British Standard for the purposes of creating management systems, product benchmarks and codes of practice. After two years the PAS is reviewed and a decision is made as to whether it should be taken forward to become a formal British Standard. Q: WHY IS IT CALLED PAS 250? A: PAS stands for Publicly Available Specifi cation. It is nothing to do with the fact that the PAS was sponsored by PASMA! The 250 is simply a number to identify the PAS but coincidentally the platform height of the products specifi ed in the PAS is less than 250 cm. Q: WHY WAS PAS 250 NEEDED? A: Designs that emerged for this type of low level work platform (LLWP) have been developed in the absence of a formal standard. Whilst the majority of LLWPs provide a safe solution to low level access, there are aspects of some products that could be improved by adherence to relevant and specifi c design criteria. Therefore PASMA, the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association, has sponsored the development of this PAS to provide minimum safety and performance criteria for these products. Q: WHAT PRODUCTS DOES PAS 250 COVER? A: Low-level work platforms with one working platform with side protection for use by one person with a maximum working platform height of less than 2.5 m. These products are commonly referred to as podiums or pulpits. Q: WHAT PRODUCTS ARE NOT COVERED BY PAS 250? A: • Mobile access and working towers specifi ed by BS EN 1004 because LLWPs have working platform heights of less than 2.5 m. • Mobile elevating work platforms specifi ed in BS EN 280 because LLWPs are not powered. Room scaff olds specifi ed in BS 1139-6 because LLWPs have smaller working platforms and are only designed for use by one person. • Standing ladders with platforms specifi ed in BS EN 131, BS 2037 and BS 1129 and Hop Up type platforms because LLWPs have side protection to the working platform. Q: WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE DRAFTING OF PAS 250? A: It was sponsored by PASMA (the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association). Its development was facilitated by BSI Standards Limited and published under licence from the British Standards Institution (BSI). *Information provided by PASMA
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