This British Standard is an adoption of an ISO standard. You can access the ISO version here.
ISO 11525‑1 is the first 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 non-slewing variable-reach rough-terrain trucks as defined in ISO 10896-1.
It is intended to achieve the following:
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.
Note: ISO 11525 is not applicable to lorry-mounted trucks.
ISO 11525‑1 on the safe use of Variable-reach trucks is useful for:
The operation of any 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).
The use of ISO 11525‑1 can help mitigate and reduce the risks of hazardous situations.
The use of ISO 11525‑1 can help get guidance on effective variable-reach trucks machinery maintenance that can optimize overall operational efficiency. It’s important for the manufacturers, designers, and operators to assess all the risks associated with variable-reach trucks. Hence crucial safety guidelines need to be followed which are compliant with regulatory authorities.
ISO 11525‑1 cancels and replaces the ISO 11525-1:2012 which has been technically revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows: