BS EN 1501-1:1998+A2:2009 Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices. General requirements and safety requirements. Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles
BS EN 1501-1 specifies the safety and design requirements for the bodywork of (rear loaded) refuse collection vehicles (RCV) for the collection, transportation and discharge of solid waste materials and recyclable materials operated by hydraulic power.
Associated lifting devices and references to chassis interfaces are also covered in this document.
Further definitions, covering types and use of refuse collection vehicles (RCV) and lifting devices are given in clause 3 and 4.
Contents of BS EN 1501-1
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Types
4.1 Rear loaded collection vehicles
4.2 Compaction system
4.3 Discharge system
4.4 Operation of lifting devices
4.5 Loading system
5 List of hazards and risks
6 Safety requirements
6.1 Compaction mechanism
6.2 Discharge system
6.3 Lifting devices
6.4 Hydraulic power systems
6.5 Operating symbols
6.6 Riding on RCV by operatives
6.7 Control system
6.8 Electrical components
6.9 Maintenance
6.10 Noise measurement
6.11 Stability
6.12 Other
7 Information for use
7.1 Operation
7.2 Maintenance
7.3 Data sheet
8 Verification
Annex A (normative) Terms and dimensions for lifting systems, footboards and handles
Annex B (informative) Example of a data sheet, Axle load calculation
Annex C (informative) Trilingual glossary
Annex D (informative) List of patent holders
Annex ZA (informative) #Relationship between this Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
