BS EN 81-43:2025: Safety Rules for the Construction and Installation of Lifts

Special Lifts for the Transport of Persons and Goods - Lifts for Cranes

Introducing the BS EN 81-43:2025, a comprehensive standard that sets the benchmark for safety in the construction and installation of special lifts designed for the transport of persons and goods, specifically tailored for crane applications. This standard is an essential resource for engineers, architects, and safety professionals involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of lifts used in crane operations.

Key Features of BS EN 81-43:2025

• Standard Number: BS EN 81-43:2025
• Pages: 82
• Release Date: March 19, 2025
• ISBN: 978 0 539 14039 2
• Status: Standard

This standard is meticulously crafted to ensure that lifts used in crane operations meet the highest safety standards. It provides detailed guidelines and specifications that cover every aspect of lift construction and installation, ensuring that these critical components operate safely and efficiently.

Why Choose BS EN 81-43:2025?

The BS EN 81-43:2025 standard is indispensable for several reasons:

• Comprehensive Coverage: With 82 pages of detailed information, this standard covers all necessary aspects of lift safety, from design to installation and maintenance.
• Up-to-Date Guidelines: Released in 2025, this standard reflects the latest advancements and best practices in lift technology and safety.
• Industry Compliance: Adhering to this standard ensures compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing the safety of lift operations.
• Expertly Crafted: Developed by leading experts in the field, this standard is a testament to the highest level of expertise and knowledge in lift safety.

Applications of BS EN 81-43:2025

This standard is particularly relevant for:

• Crane Operators: Ensuring that lifts used in crane operations are safe and reliable.
• Construction Companies: Providing guidelines for the safe installation of lifts in construction projects.
• Safety Inspectors: Offering a benchmark for evaluating the safety of lift installations.
• Engineers and Designers: Assisting in the design of lifts that meet the highest safety standards.

Enhancing Safety and Efficiency

The BS EN 81-43:2025 standard is not just about compliance; it's about enhancing the overall safety and efficiency of lift operations. By following the guidelines set forth in this standard, organizations can minimize risks, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safety of both personnel and goods being transported.

Invest in Safety with BS EN 81-43:2025

Investing in the BS EN 81-43:2025 standard is an investment in safety, reliability, and peace of mind. Whether you are involved in the design, installation, or operation of lifts for cranes, this standard provides the essential guidelines needed to ensure that your lifts are safe, efficient, and compliant with the latest industry standards.

Don't compromise on safety. Choose the BS EN 81-43:2025 standard and ensure that your lifts meet the highest safety and performance standards in the industry.

BS EN 81-43:2025

This standard BS EN 81-43:2025 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Special lifts for the transport of persons and goods is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.140.90 Lifts. Escalators
• 53.020.20 Cranes

1.1 This document specifies the safety requirements for the construction and installation of power operated lifts attached to cranes and intended for access to workplaces on cranes. The lift serves defined landing levels and has a car which is: a) designed for the transportation of persons and goods; b) guided; c) travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees maximum from the vertical; d) supported by rack and pinion or suspended by steel wire ropes; e) travelling with a speed not more than 1,0 m/s for permanent installed lifts and not more than 0,4 m/s for temporarily installed lifts. 1.2 This document identifies hazards as listed in Annex A that arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer. This document deals with significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to lifts for cranes, when it is used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. This document specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards (see Annex A). 1.3 This document does not specify requirements for: a) noise; b) lighting; c) potentially explosive atmospheres; NOTE Directive 2014/34/EU concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres can be applicable to the type of machine or equipment covered by this document. The present standard is not intended to provide means of complying with the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU. d) electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity); e) handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, fragile loads); f) the use of combustion engines; g) hydraulic drive units. 1.4 This document is not applicable to: a) builders hoists according to EN 12158 1:2021, EN 12158 2:2000+A1:2010 and EN 12159:2012 and transport platforms according to EN 16719:2018; b) elevating control stations according to EN 14502 2:2005+A1:2008; c) lifts according to EN 81 20:2020. 1.5 This document deals with the complete lift design but excludes the design of the crane. It includes the base frame and base enclosure of the lift but excludes the design of any concrete, hard core, timber or other foundation arrangement. It includes the design of mast ties and the design of anchorage parts between the mast tie and the crane structure. This document also includes the design of the landing gates and their fixings. 1.6 This document does not apply to lifts for cranes manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.