ISO 23676:2020

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23676
First edition
2020-05
Rough-terrain trucks — Operator
training — Content and methods
Chariots tout-terrain — Formation de l'opérateur — Contenu et
méthodes
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Safe use of the truck . 2
5 Requirements for training and familiarization of operators . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Selection of trainer . 3
5.3 Practical (hands-on) training environment . 3
6 Contents of training . 3
6.1 General training requirements . 3
6.2 Additional training requirements specific to slewing trucks . 6
6.3 Additional training requirements specific to lorry-mounted trucks . 6
6.4 Additional training requirements specific to handling freely suspended loads . 7
6.5 Additional training requirements specific to using a non-integrated personnel
work platform (PWP) . 7
6.6 Additional training requirements specific to using a remote control . 8
6.7 Familiarization . 8
7 Administration of training . 9
7.1 Examination. 9
7.2 Retraining . 9
7.3 Re-examination . 9
7.4 Record retention .10
7.5 Verification of training.10
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 23676:2020(E)
Rough-terrain trucks — Operator training — Content
and methods
1 Scope
This document provides information to prepare training materials and to administer training for
operators of rough-terrain trucks (herein referred to as trucks).
It is applicable to trucks, as defined in ISO 10896-1, ISO 10896-2 and ISO 20297-1.
It is applicable to the handling of suspended loads covered in ISO 10896-4 and the use of non-integrated
personnel work platforms covered in ISO 18479-1.
This document does not cover authorization or training requirements related to a specific worksite (for
example, site rules, emergency procedures, safety systems of work).
NOTE National or local requirements can apply.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 10896-1, Rough-terrain trucks — Safety requirements and verification — Part 1: Variable-reach trucks
ISO 10896-2, Rough-terrain trucks — Safety requirements and verification — Part 2: Slewing trucks
ISO 10896-4, Rough-terrain trucks — Safety requirements and verification — Part 4: Additional
requirements for variable-reach trucks handling freely suspended loads
ISO 11525-1, Rough-terrain trucks — Safe use requirements — Part 1: Variable-reach trucks
ISO 11525-2, Rough-terrain trucks — Safe use requirements — Part 2: Slewing trucks
ISO 11525-4, Rough-terrain trucks — User requirements — Part 4: Additional requirements for variable-
reach trucks handling freely suspended loads
ISO 18479-1, Rough-terrain trucks — Non-integrated personnel work platforms — Part 1: Design, safety
requirements and verification
ISO 20297-1, Industrial trucks — Lorry-mounted trucks — Part 1: Safety requirements and verification
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10896-1, ISO 10896-2
ISO 10896-4, ISO 18479-1 and ISO 20297-1 and the following apply.
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3.1
trainer
competent person (3.8) who conducts the training of the operator (3.4)
3.2
trainee
person who is being trained to become an operator (3.4)
3.3
user
person or entity responsible for assigning an operator (3.4) to operate a truck and specifying the tasks
to be performed
[SOURCE: ISO 11525-1:2020, 3.2]
3.4
operator
person who controls the operation of the truck
[SOURCE: ISO 11525-1:2020, 3.3]
3.5
examiner
competent person (3.8) who tests the competency of the trainee (3.2)
Note 1 to entry: The trainer (3.1) and the examiner (3.5) can be the same person.
3.6
familiarization
necessary information provided to the operator (3.4) for the specific truck to be used, as equipped,
regarding the features, functions, devices, limitations, and operating characteristics as defined by the
manufacturer in the operator's manual including the location of the manufacturer’s operator’s manual
3.7
examination
re-examination
testing of the operator’s (3.4) proficiency in, and retention of, the subject matter covered in both the
theory and operational portions of the training or retraining of the operator (3.4)
3.8
competent person
person who has acquired, through training, qualification, experience or a combination of these, the
knowledge and skill enabling that person to correctly perform the required tasks
[SOURCE: ISO 11525-1:2020, 3.4]
4 Safe use of the truck
The requirements on safe use of trucks in ISO 11525-1, ISO 11525-2, ISO 11525-4, as applicable, shall apply.
5 Requirements for training and familiarization of operators
5.1 General
5.1.1 A trainee shall operate the truck only as part of the operator training programme. This training
shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a trainer who meets the requirements of 5.2.
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5.1.2 Training shall be given on all types of trucks and attachments that the operator is required to
operate.
NOTE Operators with some experience in operating trucks or relevant experience in operating similar
equipment can need less extensive training than operators with no experience.
5.1.3 The operator training programme shall include the contents of training (see Clause 6) and shall
be based on user policies, industry standards policies, operating conditions and the manufacturer’s
instructions.
NOTE Information on operator training is available from sources including users, truck manufacturers,
government agencies dealing with employee safety, trade organizations of truck users, public and private
organizations and safety consultants.
5.2 Selection of trainer
5.2.1 The competency of the trainer shall include instructional techniques and skills’ assessment
relevant to trucks.
5.2.2 The trainer shall only give instruction on types of trucks and attachments for which they are
competent. The trainer shall have experience to enable them to put their instruction in context and
knowledge of the working environment in which the trainee is expected to operate.
5.3 Practical (hands-on) training environment
5.3.1 Training shall be given at a venue with an appropriate surface and obstacles representative of the
anticipated conditions in which the truck will be used.
5.3.2 Training shall be given with loads (for example, loaded and unloaded pallets, bags, sacks, bales,
drums, bulk materials) representative of anticipated loads the operator will be handling.
5.3.3 There shall be appropriate facilities for simulating loading and unloading at various heights.
5.3.4 The practical (hands-on) training environment shall be free from other moving equipment and
personnel traffic. Warnings such as flags, roped off areas, barricades, or flashing lights shall be used when
appropriate.
5.3.5 The trainer shall verify that a risk assessment has been made for each location where a practical
test is to be given.
5.3.6 While training is in progress, access to this area shall be restricted to the trainer and trainees.
Trainers and trainees, together with the truck and loads, shall be segregated from normal commercial
operations while training is in progress.
5.3.7 Trucks used for training shall be properly maintained per the manufacturer’s specifications and
suitable for the particular application/environment in which they will be used.
6 Contents of training
6.1 General training requirements
6.1.1 The training shall emphasize safe and proper operation that avoids injury to the operator and
others and prevents property damage.
6.1.2 The operator shall be trained in the following:
a) information about the truck(s):
1) characteristics of this type of truck, including possible variations between these trucks and
other equipment (for example mobile elevating work platforms, cranes) in the workplace;
2) selection of an appropriate truck;
3) significance of information plates, load charts, warnings and instructions affixed to the truc
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