BS 6859-1:1987

This standard BS 6859-1:1987 Operating tables is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.140 Hospital equipment

This Part of BS 6859 specifies requirements for mobile general operating tables with non-transferable tops of four or more sections. Mobile operating tables intended for use with specialist procedures and accessories to tables are outside the scope of this Part of BS 6859, except that dimensions for accessory clamps have been specified to ensure interchangeability of accessories between tables.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Requirements for operating tables with non-transferable tops of four or more sections. Also includes requirements for dimensions of accessory clamps to facilitate interchangeability between tables and accessories.