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Origin: CSA
Close date: Nov 3, 2026
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1 Scope

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This Standard applies to hoists and body-support units (assistive devices) used to transfer, typically by
suspending from above, persons between beds, chairs, stretchers, bathtubs, pools, or other similar
destinations or standing positions, or for supporting portions of the body. For example, this Standard applies to hoists and body-support units often referred to as ceiling lifts, portable lifts, floor lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, bathtub-chair lifts, pool lifts, and their slings and accessories, etc.

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This Standard does not apply to devices that transport persons between two levels (floors) of a building
(e.g., elevators, escalators, stair lifts, etc.). Similarly, this Standard does not apply to beds, stretchers,
powered lift chairs, wheeled-chairs, or other devices that can be used to transport people short
distances between locations.

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It does not include methods for the determination of ageing or corrosion of such hoists and body support units.

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It does not include methods to qualify individual body support units prior to use.

 

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Note: This standard specifies requirements and test methods associated with design and manufacturing specifications of hoists and body supports. Please refer to Z10535.2 for safety requirements for lifts for the transfer of persons and related practices, including:
a) installation;
b) commissioning

c) inspection;
d) maintenance;
e) testing (performance-verification);
f) care and use; and
g) cleaning and infection control.

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Origin: CSA
Close date: Nov 10, 2026
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Draft Amendment to C22.1

Categories: Business Management
Origin: CSA
Close date: Nov 14, 2026
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1 Scope

This document defines terms and establishes principles and outcomes for asset management. It describes:

— the benefits of asset management and an asset management system;

— the relationship between asset management, the asset management system and asset portfolio;

— asset management improvement and maturity.

This document is applicable to all types of assets and all types and sizes of organizations.

This document does not provide financial, accounting, human resources nor technical guidance for managing specific asset types.

NOTE For the purposes of this document, ISO 55001 and ISO 55002, the term “asset management system” is used to refer to a management system for asset management.

Categories: Business Management
Origin: CSA
Close date: Nov 14, 2026
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1 Scope

This document specifies requirements for an asset management system. This document is applicable to all types of assets and all types and sizes of organizations.

Consistent with the organization’s asset management policy, the intended results of an asset management system include:

— realized value from assets throughout their life for the organization and its stakeholders;

— achievement of asset management objectives and fulfilment of applicable requirements;

— continual improvement of asset management, the asset management system and the performance of assets.

This document does not specify financial, accounting nor technical requirements for managing specific asset types.

NOTE For the purposes of ISO 55000, this document and ISO 55002, the term “asset management system” is used to refer to a management system for asset management.