DIN EN 1570-1:2026-08 - Draft

What is DIN EN 1570-1 about?

DIN EN 1570-1 specifies the safety requirements for lifting tables that serve up to two fixed landings. It describes measures to prevent hazards when lifting and lowering persons, goods, or both together, and supports manufacturers in the safe design, construction, and testing of lifting tables.

The standard is a Type C standard in the field of machinery safety and defines specific requirements for the design, protective devices, drive systems, controls, and safety functions of lifting tables.

What topics does the standard cover?

DIN EN 1570-1 describes technical and organizational measures to reduce hazards during the operation of lifting tables. The focus is on safety requirements throughout the entire life cycle of the machine – from design and testing to operation, maintenance, and user information.

Topics covered at a glance:

• Safety requirements for lifting tables with up to two fixed landings
• Protection against crushing, shearing, and fall hazards
• Requirements for platforms, guardrails, and protective devices
• Drive, control, and hydraulic systems
• Safety functions, overload protection, and emergency lowering
• Test procedures, marking, and operating and maintenance instructions

Why is the standard relevant in practice?

DIN EN 1570-1 provides an important basis for the machinery safety of lifting tables in industrial, logistics, and production environments. It helps manufacturers systematically assess risks and reduce them through suitable protective measures.

Particularly relevant are the requirements for fall protection, overload protection, protective devices, hydraulic systems, and safety-related controls. In addition, the standard supports compliance with the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.

What changes have been made compared with the previous edition?

Compared with the previous edition, the following changes were made, among others:

• Clearer distinction between DIN EN 1570-1 and EN 280-1
• Incorporation of the results of a gap analysis
• Alignment with the requirements of the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
• Editorial revision of the standard

Target audience

• Manufacturers of lifting tables and lifting equipment
• Designers and development engineers
• Safety engineers and occupational safety specialists
• Testing bodies and certification organizations
• Operators of industrial, production, and logistics facilities
• Maintenance and servicing personnel

Conclusion

DIN EN 1570-1 is the key standard for the safety of lifting tables with up to two fixed landings. It defines comprehensive requirements for design, protective devices, controls, and testing, and supports manufacturers and operators in implementing a high level of safety. By taking current regulatory requirements into account, the standard makes a significant contribution to the safe and standards-compliant design of lifting tables in industrial environments.