What is BS EN 16842-2 - Visibility test methods and verification of Powered industrial trucks about?
BS EN 16842-2 specifies the requirements and test procedures for 360° visibility of sit-on self-propelled industrial counterbalance trucks and rough terrain masted trucks with a capacity ≤ 10000 kg in accordance with ISO 50531 and it is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 16842-1.
Where specific requirements in BS EN 16842-2 are modified from the general requirements in EN 16842-1, the requirements of BS EN 16842-2 are truck specific and to be used for sit-on self-propelled industrial counterbalance trucks and rough terrain masted trucks with a capacity ≤ 10 000 kg.
BS EN 16842-2 deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations, or hazardous events relevant to the visibility of the operator for applicable machines when used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
Who is BS EN 16842-2 - Visibility test methods and verification of Powered industrial trucks for?
BS EN 16842-2 on visibility test methods and verification of sit-on counterbalance trucks and rough terrain masted trucks is of relevance, in particular, for the following stakeholder groups representing the market players with regard to machinery safety: 
- Machine manufacturers (small, medium, and large organizations) 
- Health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organizations, market surveillance, etc.)  
- Machine users/employers (small, medium, and large organizations) 
- Machine users/employees (e.g., trade unions, organizations for people with special needs) 
- Service providers, e.g., for maintenance (small, medium, and large organizations) 
Why should you use BS EN 16842-2 - Visibility test methods and verification of Powered industrial trucks?
Powered industrial vehicles, such as sit-on counterbalance trucks and rough terrain masted trucks, are widely used in manufacturing, logistics, and other industries. Potential safety issues exist due to limitations in the operator’s ability to see all around the vehicle. 
Sit-on counterbalance trucks and rough terrain masted trucks can be a hazard to drivers and pedestrians if not operated properly or if non-visible regions due to trucks’ structure and loads they carry are not addressed. 
The test method of BS EN 16842-2 applies to all configurations, including additional tests for various types of masts, external fuel tanks, counterweights, cabs, etc. that adversely affect visibility. The visibility from the self-propelled industrial truck shall be deemed to meet the requirements of BS EN 16842-2. 
Methods specified in BS EN 16842-2 assist the user and/or the operator in determining the correct procedure for transporting loads when visibility is reduced by the height of the load.
BS EN 16842-2 provides methods that enable the user to estimate forward visibility with load by calculation, by considering the height of the load.
With the help of BS EN 16842-2 , user may analyse all risks associated to reduced visibility and balance the actions between the different hazards which can include:
- The insufficient visibility, caused by the load dimensions
- The potential adverse effects on the operator (rotation and/or sideway bending of the body).
Direct and indirect visibility tests in BS EN 16842-2 help the operator to stack goods correctly and evenly, avoiding damage to goods and racking or risk tip-over. By conducting visibility verification specified in BS EN 16842-2, the manufacturers can demonstrate the safety and reliability of their sit-on counterbalance trucks and rough terrain masted trucks increasing the operator’s confidence and ultimately reducing the risks of hazardous situations.
