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Document ID (ISN)100325
CIS number 02-1056
Year 1999
Convention or series no. BGR 157
Author(s)
Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG)
Title Safety rules of 1 April 1999 on vehicle maintenance [Germany]
Original title BG-Regeln Fahrzeug-Instandhaltung vom April 1999 [in German]
Bibliographic information Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, 50939 Köln, Germany, Apr. 1999. 85p. Illus. Index.
Internet access http://www.bgfe.de/pages/gesetze/bgr/BGR_157.pdf [in German]
Abstract Safety regulations of the German Occupational Accident Insurance Federation (Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften) concerning vehicle maintenance that came into effect in April 1999. They replace safety regulations ZH 1/454 (see CIS 82-256) and apply to the maintenance, modification and disassembly of vehicles or vehicle parts, as well as to installations used for these purposes. Contents: definitions; general requirements; requirements applicable to premises and equipment; general provisions concerning the various tasks, protective equipment and personal hygiene; provisions concerning specific hazards (dangerous substances, fire or explosions, electrical hazards, work on vehicles or on rails); testing of equipment. Appendices include: check lists for electrical safety of installations and equipment; other controls to be made; legislation, regulations and related standards.
Descriptors (primary) occupational safety; road vehicles; maintenance and repair; Germany
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; safety rules; vehicle inspection pits; flammable liquids; engine test beds; electricity; harmful substances; lubricants; dangerous equipment; battery charging; ventilation systems; personal protective equipment; maintenance shops; repair shops; directive; dangerous substances
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Road transportation