Minimum criteria are provided for steps@ stairways@ ladders@ walkways@ platforms@ handrails@ handholds@ guardrails@ and entrance openings which permit ingress to and egress from operator@ inspection@ maintenance or service platforms on off-road work machines parked in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. This SAE Recommended Practice pertains to off-road self-propelled work machines used in specialized mining machinery categories as defined in SAE J1116. The minimum criteria are based on one unladen person using the access system at any one time. Purpose This document establishes criteria for access systems primarily to aid in minimizing accidents and injury to personnel getting on@ off@ or moving about while servicing or preparing to operate off-road machines.
SAE J185-2015 history
2016SAE J185-2016 Access Systems for Off-Road Machines
2015SAE J185-2015 Access Systems for Off-Road Machines
2003SAE J185-2003 Access Systems for Off-Road Machines
1988SAE J185-1988 Access Systems for Off-Road Machines
1985SAE J185-1985 Access Systems for Off-Road Machines
1981SAE J185-1981 Access Systems for Off-Road Machines
1970SAE J185-1970 ACCESS SYSTEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT