European Platform & Stairlift Association
European Platform & Stairlift Association

European Platform & Stairlift Association

Frequently asked question

"What is an essential safety and health requirement?"

ANSWER

The Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are written with the intention to make manufacturers look for, understand, and prevent any hazards produced by the movement of the machinery. Vertical lifting platforms and stair lifts are lifting products which are regulated by the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.