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2024.05.24 Safety Report: Mast Climbing Work Platforms - Elvadores Alher

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Mast Climbing Work Platforms - Elvadores Alher

Type
Machinery - Mast Climbing Work Platform

Brand
Elvadores Alher

Country of origin
Spain

Product description
Mast Climbing Work Platforms are used where high-level access and maintenance are required, for example to lift people and equipment undertaking work on tall buildings. They comprise a powered work platform attached to a single or twin vertical masts. Each mast is fitted with two drive units which move up and down the mast. The machine plate is in the name of Elvadores Alher, however the physical manufacturer and economic operator responsible for the conformity assessment and CE marking is Indeleva S.L.

Alher

PSD number
2405-0048

Model
PM-CR-210

Manufacturing period
Machines manufactured prior to May 2022

Hazard
There is a serious risk of platforms falling in an uncontrolled manner which could result in serious or fatal injuries.

The Mast Climbing Work Platforms did not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Access the HSE safety alert on the GOV.UK website.

Corrective action
Access the individual Product Safety Reports linked above for additional details on corrective measures taken for each product.

Owners of this product who have not already been alerted to this issue by HSE should take corrective action as set out in HSE's safety alert and check and validate any certificates provided with the machine.

Full notice

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