What is ISO 11525‑1 about?
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 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 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.
Who is ISO 11525‑1 for?
ISO 11525‑1 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?
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.
What’s changed since the last update?
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:
- 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
