This standard specifies the safety requirements and precautions applicable to single-post or double-post fixed ladders with and without fall arrest devices. This standard applies to fixed ladders used as access to machinery. The ladder may be: - an integral part of the machine; - fixed to the machine; - fixed to other structures in the vicinity of the machine. For the selection of ladders used as access to machinery, see GB 17888.1.
GB 17888.4-1999 history
2020GB/T 17888.4-2020 Safety of machinery—Permanent means of access to machinery—Part 4: Fixed ladders
2008GB 17888.4-2008 Safety of machinery.Permanent means of access to machinery.Part 4:Fixed ladders
1999GB 17888.4-1999 Safety of machinery--Permanent means of access to machines and industrial plants-- Part 4: fixed ladders