EN 1459-3:2015
(Main)Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 3: Interface between the variable-reach truck and the work platform
Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 3: Interface between the variable-reach truck and the work platform
This European Standard specifies the additional safety requirements for trucks covered by
- EN 1459-1: Rough-terrain variable reach trucks
- EN 1459-2: Rough-terrain rotating trucks
- EN ISO 3691-2: Industrial variable reach trucks
when these trucks are equipped with elevating work platform.
This European Standard does not address hazards which may occur:
a) during manufacture;
b) when handling suspended work platforms which may swing freely;
c) when using trucks on public roads;
d) when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres;
e) when operating underground.
Geländegängige Stapler - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Verifizierung - Teil 3: Zusätzliche Anforderungen für Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite ausgerüstet mit Arbeitsbühne
Diese Europäische Norm legt zusätzliche Sicherheitsanforderungen an die in den folgenden Normen erfassten Stapler fest, sofern diese Stapler mit einer Hubarbeitsbühne ausgerüstet sind:
EN 1459+A3: Kraftbetriebene Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite
EN 1459-1: Geländegängige Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite
EN 1459 2: Geländegängige drehbare Stapler
prEN ISO 3691-2: Motorkraftbetriebene Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite.
Diese Europäische Norm enthält keine Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Gefährdungen, die entstehen können:
a) während der Herstellung;
b) durch Befördern hängender Arbeitsbühnen, die frei pendeln können;
c) durch Benutzung von Staplern auf öffentlichen Straßen;
d) durch Benutzung in explosionsgefährdeten Umgebungen;
e) durch Benutzung für Arbeiten unter Tage;
f) durch Benutzung von nicht integrierter Arbeitsplattform
Chariots tout-terrain - Prescriptions de sécurité et vérification - Partie 3 : Interface entre le chariot à portée variable et la plateforme de travail
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité complémentaires pour les chariots couverts par :
- l'EN 1459+A3 : Chariots automoteurs à portée variable
- l'EN 1459-1 : Chariots tout-terrain à portée variable
- l'EN 1459-2 : Chariots tout-terrain rotatifs
- le prEN ISO 3691-2 : Chariots automoteurs à portée variable
lorsque ces chariots sont équipés d’une plate-forme de travail.
La présente Norme européenne ne traite pas des phénomènes dangereux pouvant apparaître :
a) pendant la fabrication ;
b) lors de la manutention de plates-formes de travail suspendues pouvant se balancer librement ;
c) lors de l'utilisation des chariots sur les voies publiques ;
d) lors d’une utilisation en atmosphères explosibles ;
e) lors de travaux souterrains ;
f) lors de l’utilisation de plates-formes de travail non intégrées.
Vozila za talni transport - Terenska vozila - Varnostne zahteve in preverjanje - 3. del: Dodatne zahteve za vozila z mehanizmom za dviganje s spremenljivim dosegom z delovnimi ploščadmi
Ta evropski standard določa dodatne varnostne zahteve za viličarje, zajete v
– EN 1459-1: Terenski viličarji z ročico spremenljivega dosega
– EN 1459-2: Terenski vrtljivi viličarji
– EN ISO 3691-2: Industrijski viličarji z ročico spremenljivega dosega
ko so ti viličarji opremljeni z dvižno delovno ploščadjo.
Ta evropski standard ne obravnava nevarnosti, ki se lahko pojavijo:
a) med proizvodnjo;
b) pri upravljanju spuščenih delovnih ploščadi, ki lahko prosto nihajo;
c) pri uporabi viličarjev na javnih cestah;
d) pri upravljanju v potencialno eksplozivnih atmosferah;
e) pri upravljanju pod zemljo.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 19-May-2015
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 150 - Industrial trucks - Safety
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 150/WG 2 - Variable reach trucks
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 15-Apr-2021
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Mar-2011
Overview
EN 1459-3:2015 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the additional safety requirements and verification procedures for rough-terrain variable-reach trucks equipped with elevating work platforms. This part of the EN 1459 series focuses specifically on the interface between the variable-reach truck and the work platform, ensuring safe operation when lifting personnel.
Designed for trucks covered under:
- EN 1459-1: Variable-reach rough-terrain trucks
- EN 1459-2: Slewing variable-reach trucks
- EN ISO 3691-2: Industrial variable reach trucks
EN 1459-3:2015 regulates hazards related to the mechanical and control system interfaces for work platforms, without covering hazards from suspended platforms, public road operation, explosive atmospheres, or underground use.
Key Topics
Interface Safety Requirements: The standard mandates secure attachment, locking, and interlocking mechanisms that prevent uncontrolled movement and unauthorized dismounting of the work platform.
Control System Safety: It requires compliance with safety-related parts of control systems according to EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061, ensuring the truck function switches to Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) mode only when all safety conditions are met.
Mechanical Locking: The work platform must be locked onto the truck with two separate intentional actions needed to disengage the locking mechanism, preventing accidental release.
Cable and Connection Protection: Cables, hoses, and connection elements must be protected and safely stored, minimizing risk of damage or contamination.
Verification Procedures: Verification includes design checks, functional tests, visual examinations, and ongoing maintenance to assure compliance with safety requirements.
Information for Use: Manufacturers must provide clear operating and maintenance instructions tailored for both operators and specialized maintenance personnel. These instructions must detail coupling/decoupling procedures, storage, transport, and routine checks.
Marking of Residual Risks: Any remaining hazards must be clearly and indelibly marked in accordance with ISO 15870 to alert users.
Applications
EN 1459-3:2015 applies primarily to manufacturers, designers, and operators of rough-terrain variable-reach trucks fitted with elevating work platforms. Its focus on the interface ensures safe lifting of personnel in construction, industrial maintenance, and outdoor working environments, especially where rough terrain conditions prevail.
- Construction Sites: Safe use of elevating platforms on rough grounds.
- Industrial Maintenance: Secure lifting platforms integrated with variable-reach trucks.
- Outdoor Repairs and Inspections: Reliable attachment and operation of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
- Safety Audits and Compliance: Used by safety inspectors and compliance officers in verifying that equipment meets European safety regulations.
Related Standards
- EN 1459-1:2014 – Rough-terrain trucks: Variable-reach trucks safety requirements.
- EN 1459-2:2015 – Rough-terrain trucks: Slewing variable-reach trucks safety requirements.
- EN ISO 3691-2 – Industrial trucks: Variable reach truck safety.
- EN 280:2013 – Mobile elevating work platforms: Design, stability, and safety.
- EN ISO 13849-1 – Safety-related parts of control systems.
- EN 62061 – Functional safety of electrical/electronic control systems in machinery.
- ISO 15870 – Safety signs and hazard pictorials in industrial trucks.
EN 1459-3:2015 establishes essential safety practices that protect both operators and equipment when using rough-terrain trucks with elevating work platforms. By standardizing interface requirements, it promotes safer working conditions in demanding environments, supporting manufacturers and users in achieving compliance with European machinery directives and ensuring occupational safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1459-3:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 3: Interface between the variable-reach truck and the work platform". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the additional safety requirements for trucks covered by - EN 1459-1: Rough-terrain variable reach trucks - EN 1459-2: Rough-terrain rotating trucks - EN ISO 3691-2: Industrial variable reach trucks when these trucks are equipped with elevating work platform. This European Standard does not address hazards which may occur: a) during manufacture; b) when handling suspended work platforms which may swing freely; c) when using trucks on public roads; d) when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres; e) when operating underground.
This European Standard specifies the additional safety requirements for trucks covered by - EN 1459-1: Rough-terrain variable reach trucks - EN 1459-2: Rough-terrain rotating trucks - EN ISO 3691-2: Industrial variable reach trucks when these trucks are equipped with elevating work platform. This European Standard does not address hazards which may occur: a) during manufacture; b) when handling suspended work platforms which may swing freely; c) when using trucks on public roads; d) when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres; e) when operating underground.
EN 1459-3:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.060 - Industrial trucks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1459-3:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1459:1998+A2:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1459-3:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.OMLYLPGeländegängige Stapler - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Verifizierung - Teil 3: Zusätzliche Anforderungen an Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite, ausgerüstet mit ArbeitsbühneChariots tout-terrain - Exigences de sécurité et vérification - Partie 3: Exigences supplémentaires pour chariots à portée variable équipés d’une plateforme élévatrice de travailRough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 3: Additional requirements for variable reach trucks fitted with elevating work platform53.060Industrijski tovornjakiIndustrial trucksICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1459-3:2015SIST EN 1459-3:2015en,fr,de01-september-2015SIST EN 1459-3:2015SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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EN 1459-3
May 2015 ICS 53.060 English Version
Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 3: Interface between the variable-reach truck and the work platform
Chariots tout-terrain - Prescriptions de sécurité et vérification - Partie 3 : Interface entre le chariot à portée variable et la plateforme de travail
Geländegängige Stapler - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Verifizierung - Teil 3: Zusätzliche Anforderungen für Stapler mit veränderlicher Reichweite ausgerüstet mit ArbeitsbühneThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 April 2015.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Foreword .3 Introduction .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .6 4 Safety requirements .6 4.1 General .6 4.2 Locking of the work platform .6 4.3 Dismounting of the work platform from the truck .6 4.4 Cables and connections .7 4.5 Mechanical locking device .7 4.6 Safety related functions .7 5 Verification .7 6 Information for use .8 6.1 General .8 6.2 Instruction handbook .8 6.2.1 General .8 6.2.2 Operating and maintenance instructions .8 6.3 Marking .9 Annex A (informative)
List of significant hazards . 10 A.1 General . 10 Bibliography . 11
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