Standard for small mobile access towers goes to second vote
We’ve been keeping you updated on the progress of a new European standard for low-height mobile working platforms, which covers platforms where the height is limited to a maximum of 2 metres.
The standard is being created by CEN (the European Committee for Standardization) Technical Committee 53 Working Group 4, a team of tower experts convened by Don Aers, PASMA's technical director.
At the time of our last update, back in April 2024, the group was making its way through feedback in preparation for a second ballot. That’s now complete (we told you it might be a lengthy process!) and the standard will shortly be sent out for the new vote, which runs from 17 April - 10 July. Each of the committee members (including the UK) will vote either in favour or against the standard.
As this is the second attempt to reach a consensus, the standard will likely be abandoned if the vote is negative. If it’s positive, it could be published later this year.
Oh, and it also now has an official name - EN 17964.
We’ll bring you another update after the vote.
