CSA Group Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons — Requirements and test methods (Adopted ISO 10535:2006, second edition, 2006-12-15, with Canadian deviations)

Preface This is the first edition of CAN/CSA-Z10535.1, Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons — Requirements and test methods, which is an adoption, with Canadian deviations, of the identically titled ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 10535 (second edition, 2006-12-15). It replaces the previous edition, published in 2003 with the same title, but under the designation CAN/CSA-Z10535 (adopted ISO 10535:1998).   Scope This International Standard specifies requirements and test methods only for hoists and body-support units intended for the transfer of disabled persons as classified in ISO 9999:2002:     12 36 03 Mobile hoists with sling seats 12 36 04 Standing mobile hoists 12 36 06 Mobile hoists with solid seats 12 36 09 Hoist trolleys 12 36 12 Stationary hoists fixed to the wall/walls, floor and/or ceiling 12 36 15 Stationary hoists fixed to, mounted in or on another product 12 36 18 Stationary free-standing hoists 12 36 21 Body-support units for hoists This International Standard does not apply to devices that transport persons between two levels (floors) of a building. It does not include methods for the determination of ageing or corrosion of such hoists and units. The requirements of this International Standard are formulated with regard to the needs of both the disabled persons being hoisted and the attendant using the hoist.