GOST R 58758-2019 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 58758-2019 — "Площадки и лестницы для строительно-монтажных работ. Общие технические условия" (Platforms and ladders for civil engineering work. General specifications). The standard establishes technical requirements, classification, dimensions, loadings, safety guards, testing methods, marking and documentation for metal platforms and ladders used during construction and installation work to provide access and working places for one to two workers in the work zone.

Abstract

This national Russian standard sets general specifications for temporarily used metal platforms and ladders for construction and installation operations. It defines types (hanging platforms, hanging ladders, leaning/vertical ladders and platforms attached to structures), minimum geometric dimensions, minimum static and working loads, anti-slip and protective-guard requirements, methods of testing (static, cyclic, strength and deformation checks), acceptance and marking, required documentation (passport, installation and operation instructions) and manufacturer guarantees. It includes normative references to related national and international standards for measuring tools, fall-protection equipment and machine access measures.

General information

• Status: Active / in force.
• Publication date: Approved by Rosstandart order (No. 1388‑ст) 12 December 2019; published/registered in early 2020 and introduced into effect 1 September 2020.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) / National standards of the Russian Federation; developed by NIU MGSU (Moscow State University of Civil Engineering).
• ICS / categories: OKC/ICS 91.220 (Construction equipment; platforms, ladders and related access equipment).
• Edition / version: Designation GOST R 58758-2019 (first national edition issued 2019/2020; includes a published amendment noted in IUS N 9‑2020).
• Number of pages: 24 pages (official published text count).

Scope

The standard applies to metal platforms and ladders used during construction and installation of buildings and structures for providing access and short-term working positions (typically for one to two workers) directly in the work area. It covers design and manufacture features relevant to safe use, the required test methods to verify strength and deformation limits, marking and documentation requirements, and minimal комплектность (supply completeness) for delivered items. It does not cover telescopic or certain specialized ladders unless specifically referenced.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of platforms and ladders (hanging, attached, leaning/vertical, with/without platforms) and conditional designation rules.
• Minimum loads and strength: specified normative working loads per worker (examples: minimum distributed and point loads, static test loads and allowable residual deformations).
• Geometric and dimensional requirements: step spacing (225–300 mm for hanging ladders), minimum clear widths, handrail and guard heights (guardrail min. ≈1100 mm), toe-board dimensions and spacing limits for vertical bars.
• Anti-slip surface and step geometry requirements; measures for increased slip risk conditions must be addressed in operating instructions.
• Testing procedures: static and cyclic strength tests for platforms, guards and steps; methods for measuring deflection and residual deformation; instruments and tolerances for measurements.
• Marking, documentation and delivery: mandatory product passport, installation and operation manuals, serial number and normative document reference, completeness of mounting hardware where applicable.
• Manufacturer guarantees and service life considerations: minimum one-year guarantee for maintenance of key parameters under prescribed conditions when installation and operating instructions are followed.

Typical use and users

Primary users include manufacturers of temporary construction platforms and ladders, construction and installation contractors, safety and HSE engineers, certification and testing laboratories, procurement specialists specifying access equipment, and regulatory bodies responsible for workplace safety. The standard is used when designing, buying, testing, certifying or inspecting temporary metal access equipment on construction sites.

Related standards

Normative references cited in the standard include national and international standards on measurement tools and fall-protection systems and machine access: GOST 2.601, GOST 2.610, GOST 8.423, GOST 166, GOST 427, GOST 577, GOST 7502, GOST 14192, GOST 15150 and safety/access standards such as GOST R ISO 14122‑2/3/4 and GOST R EN series for personal fall protection (EN 353‑1, EN 353‑2, EN 360, EN 363), among others. These referenced documents define measurement methods, documentation rules and related safety equipment requirements.

Keywords

platforms, ladders, construction access, work platforms, hanging ladders, safety guards, load testing, anti‑slip, marking, passport, GOST R 58758-2019, OKC/ICS 91.220.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 58758-2019 is a Russian national standard that sets general technical specifications for metal platforms and ladders used in construction and installation works (temporary access and working places).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, required dimensions, strength and load limits, protective guards and anti‑slip requirements, test methods (static/cyclic), marking, documentation (passport and manuals), completeness of supply and manufacturer guarantees.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of platforms and ladders, construction contractors, safety/HSE engineers, testing and certification laboratories, procurement/specification professionals and regulators enforcing workplace access safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of the document publication and subsequent listings, GOST R 58758-2019 is in force (introduced 1 September 2020) and a published correction (amendment) was issued in IUS N 9‑2020; users should check official registries for any later revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone national standard for platforms and ladders but references and aligns with related standards for machine access (ISO 14122 series) and personal fall‑protection equipment (EN/GOST R EN series), so it should be used in conjunction with those documents where applicable.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Platforms, ladders, construction access, hanging ladder, working platform, guardrail, load testing, anti‑slip, marking, passport, OKC/ICS 91.220.