What is ISO 11525‑2 about?
ISO 11525‑2 is the second part of the ISO 11525 series of standards that specifies requirements for application, inspection, training, maintenance, repair, and safe operation (herein referred to as safe use) of slewing variable-reach rough-terrain trucks as defined in ISO 10896-2.
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 non-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.
Note1: ISO 11525‑2 is not applicable to lorry-mounted trucks.
Note2: ISO 11525‑2 is not applicable to mobile cranes.
Who is ISO 11525‑2 for?
ISO 11525‑2 on the safe use of variable-reach trucks is useful for:
- Variable-reach trucks manufacturers
- Truck operators
- Safety regulatory bodies
Why should you use ISO 11525‑2?
ISO 11525‑2 is supplemented by good management practices, safety controls and application of sound principles of safety, training, inspection, maintenance, application selection, and operation. All data available regarding the parameters of intended use and expected environment shall be considered. Those with direct control over the application and operation of the variable-reach truck shall be responsible for ensuring good safety practices. The operation of any variable-reach truck is subject to certain hazards that can be protected against only by the exercise of care and common sense. It is essential to have competent persons trained in the intended use, safe operation, maintenance, and service of the truck and any attachment(s).
It’s important for the manufacturers, designers, and operators to assess all the risks associated with it. Hence crucial safety guidelines need to be followed which are compliant with regulatory authorities. The use of ISO 11525‑1 can help get guidance on effective machinery maintenance that can optimize overall operational efficiency.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 11525‑2:2020 supersedes BS ISO 11525‑2:2015, which is withdrawn. BS ISO 11525‑2:2020 cancels and replaces the ISO 11525-2:2015 which has been technically revised.
The main changes are as follows:
- Requirements related to training have been moved to ISO 236761
- Operator qualifications and requirements for an operator to be trained have been merged
- Requirements related to refueling have been added