What is BS EN 16307-5 – Industrial trucks about?
BS EN 16307-5 is a European standard that discusses the supplementary requirements for pedestrian-propelled trucks for industrial trucks. Industrial truck, a carrier designed to transport materials within a factory area with maximum flexibility in making moves.
BS EN 16307-5 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN ISO 3691-5. These requirements are supplementary to those stated in EN ISO 3691-5 with the addition of the following hazards:
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- When operating in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Who is BS EN 16307-5 – Industrial trucks for?
BS EN 16307-5 on industrial trucks for supplementary requirements for pedestrian-propelled trucks applies to:
- Manufacturer of industrial trucks
- Automobile engineers
- Quality testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 16307-5 – Industrial trucks?
An industrial truck is a carrier designed to transport materials within a factory area with maximum flexibility in making moves. Most industrial trucks permit mechanized pickup and deposit of the loads, eliminating manual work in lifting as well as transporting.
BS EN 16307-5 discusses the safety requirements as it provides guidance on protection against crushing, shearing and trapping when a fixed guard is removed, its fixing system remains on the guard or truck. This applies to any fixed guards that are liable to be removed by the user with a risk of loss of the fixings.
As a user BS EN 16307-5, you can ensure the safety requirements for pedestrian-propelled trucks for industrial trucks.