| Document ID (ISN) | 102955 |
| CIS number |
03-1893 |
| ISBN(s) |
3-86509-049-4 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
Fb 999
|
| Author(s) |
Behrens H., Janßen W.
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin |
| Title |
Functional tests of ultrasonic ranging warning systems |
| Original title |
Funktionsuntersuchungen an Ultraschall-Rangier-Warneinrichtungen [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 2003. 58p. Illus. 7 ref. Price: EUR 8.50. |
| Abstract |
Many fatal accidents occur during the reversing of trucks, earthmoving equipment and fork-lift trucks. A German standard specifying the testing and use of reversing distance sensors (DIN 75031) is aimed at reducing these hazards. This report presents the results of a project to evaluate the ability of reversing distance sensors to recognize obstacles. Three commercially available ultrasonic ranging systems were tested according to DIN 75031. It was found that required safety levels were not always achieved and that reversing distance sensors exhibit significant shortcomings. Additional research efforts are necessary to improve practicability and recognition ratios. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
trucks; reversing; earthmoving equipment; alarm systems; fork-lift trucks |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational accidents; Germany; ultrasound; standard; safe distances; fatalities; equipment testing; reliability |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Materials handling and storage
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
|
