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Document ID (ISN)20218
CIS number 74-218
Year 1973
Convention or series no. ZH 1/365
Title Safety rules for work with loaders
Original title Sicherheitsregeln für den Betrieb von Ladern [in German]
Bibliographic information Federation of Industrial Mutual Accident Insurance Associations (Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften), Bonn, Mar. 1973. Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Gereonstrasse 18-32, 5 Köln 1, Germany (Fed.Rep.). 43p. Illus. Price: DM.2.40.
Abstract This booklet lays down safe working rules and defines the danger area around loaders. It discusses the problems of unauthorised riders; driving and loading techniques; work in the proximity of electric conductors; work breaks; assembly, maintenance and repair; and testing for safe working. An appendix contains further comments on the various points raised and on hand signals, use of ropes and chains, and testing of loaders.
Descriptors (primary) Germany (Federal Republic of); safety rules; loaders
Descriptors (secondary) maintenance; repair work; ropes; chains; safety checks; overhead electric lines; safe distances; directive; prohibited work; underground cables
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Construction industry
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Safety supervision