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2024.05.30 Safety Report: Mast Climbing Work Platforms - Jing Long

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

Product
Mast Climbing Work Platforms - Jing Long

Type
Machinery - Mast Climbing Work Platform

Brand
Jing Long

Country of origin
China

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 of a powered work platform attached to one or more vertical masts. The drive is provided by two electric motors fitted with centrifugal brakes which slow the platform if the speed of descent is exceeded. The drive unit moves up and down the mast.

The manufacturer's plate refers to model SCP230/9D but the certificates refer to model SCP200/12D. This report relates to all products with either of these identifiers.

Jing long

PSD number
2404-0111

Model
GJJ SCP200/12D and SCP230/9D

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.

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