The safety of industrial trucks is anchored in the DS/EN ISO 3691 series, supplemented by DS/EN 16203 for lateral stability and the machinery regulation. Here is an overview of the standards and what they cover.
Introduction
Forklift safety is governed by a number of standards. The central one is the DS/EN ISO 3691 series, which covers safety requirements and verification for industrial trucks. Below is an overview — never reproduce table values from the standards without looking them up in the current edition.
Overview
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