Rough-terrain trucks — Safe use requirements — Part 1: Variable-reach trucks

This document specifies requirements for application, inspection, training, maintenance, repair and safe operation (herein referred to as safe use) of non-slewing variable-reach rough-terrain trucks (herein referred to as trucks), as defined in ISO 10896-1.

It is intended to achieve the following:

— the prevention of personal injuries, property damage and accidents;

— the establishment of criteria for inspection, maintenance and operation;

— the establishment of operator training requirements.

The safe use requirements for slewing trucks, the interface between rough-terrain trucks and integrated personnel work platforms that can be fitted to rough-terrain trucks and the handling of freely suspended loads with rough-terrain trucks are covered by the other parts of the ISO 11525 series.

The safe use requirements for non-integrated personnel work platforms are covered in ISO 18479 2.

This document is not applicable to lorry-mounted trucks.

NOTE National or local requirements can apply.