This British Standard is an adoption of an ISO standard. You can access the ISO version here.
ISO 10896‑1 is the first part of the ISO 10896 series of standards that specifies general safety requirements for non-slewing, rough-terrain variable-reach trucks with rigid chassis and equipped with a telescopic lifting means (pivoting boom) on which a load-handling device such as a carriage with fork arms is typically fitted. Fork arms and other integrated attachments are considered to be parts of the truck.
For the purpose of ISO 10896‑1, trucks are designed to transport, lift and place loads and can be driven on unimproved terrain. They can also be equipped with a variety of attachments or interchangeable equipment (e.g. fork arms, bale spikes, mowers, sweepers) which can be both load-carrying and non-load-carrying.
Note: ISO 10896‑1 is not applicable to the following:
ISO 10896‑1 is of relevance for the following stakeholder groups representing the market players regarding machinery safety:
Although cranes are designed to lift and move heavy objects safely, they pose a number of potential hazards. It’s important for the manufacturers, designers, and operators to assess all the risks associated with it. ISO 10896‑1 specifies the requirements safe operation of Variable-reach trucks. Hence crucial safety guidelines need to be followed which are compliant with regulatory authorities.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations, or hazardous events are covered are indicated in the scope of ISO 10896‑1. The manufacturers of variable-reach trucks can demonstrate the safety of their industrial trucks and ultimately reduce the risks of hazardous situations.
ISO 10896‑1 cancels and replaces the ISO 10896-1:2012, which has been technically revised. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows: