| Document ID (ISN) | 106011 |
| CIS number |
07-207 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0177-3062 - Amtliche Mitteilungen der Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Behrens H. |
| Title |
Study of the effectiveness of ultrasonic sensors - Alarm systems on trucks for parking manoeuvres can avoid accidents |
| Original title |
Tauglichkeit von Ultraschall-Sensoren untersucht - Rangier-Warneinrichtungen an LKW helfen Unfälle vermeiden [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
2004, No.2, p.7. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://www.baua.de/nn_30122/sid_8C98007FE351CB6AD1D7807E4F8D2EFF/nsc_true/de/Publikationen/BAuA-AKTUELL/2001-2004/pdf/2004-2.pdf [in German]
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| Abstract |
Accidents during truck parking manoeuvres, particularly during reversing, are frequent and often fatal. In Germany, there were 158 such occupational accidents between 1992 and 2000, excluding those that occurred in the mining industry. The Federal institute of occupational safety and health (BAuA) analysed the most important safety characteristics of three alarm devices for parking manoeuvres that can be mounted on the rear of trucks. They are based on an echo system and on ultrasounds. All three devices evaluated showed weaknesses with respect to safety. However, it was found that devices based on ultrasonic sensors complying with the DIN 75031 standard can reduce the number of accidents occurring when reversing. The results of this study are published in a BauA report (Fb 999). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Germany; detection by ultrasonic methods; alarm systems; trucks |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
striking against objects; in-plant transport |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
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