GB/T 36507-2023 Industrial trucks - Safety rules for application, operation and maintenance
1 Scope
This document gives safety requirements for the application, operation, maintenance, transport, tow, assembly and storage of industrial trucks (hereafter referred to as trucks) as defined in ISO 5053-1.
It applies to the following truck types:
a) counterbalance lift trucks;
b) reach trucks (with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage);
c) straddle trucks;
d) pallet-stacking trucks;
e) platform trucks;
f) double stackers;
g) side-loading trucks (one side only);
h) lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks;
i) order-picking trucks;
j) bidirectional and multidirectional trucks;
k) counterbalance container handlers;
l) articulated counterbalance lift trucks;
m) variable-reach trucks;
n) pallet trucks;
o) platform and stillage trucks;
p) tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20,000 N;
q) burden and personnel carriers;
r) trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or gas (e.g. LPG, CNG, LNG).
Automated functions and driverless variants of the above list of trucks are also considered part of this scope.
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 3691-1 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 1: Self-propelled industrial trucks, other than driverless trucks, variable-reach trucks and burden-carrier trucks
ISO 3691-4 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 4: Driverless industrial trucks and their systems
ISO 5053-1:2020 Industrial trucks - Terminology and classification - Part 1: Types of industrial trucks
ISO 5057 Industrial trucks - Inspection and repair of fork arms in service on fork-lift trucks
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 5053-1 and the following apply.
3.1
user
owner or hirer of trucks
3.2
operator
designated person, appropriately trained and authorized, who is responsible for the movement and load handling of a truck
Note 1: Depending on the truck type, the operator can be riding on the truck, on foot accompanying the truck (e.g. tiller-, cable-controlled) or remote from the truck (e.g. remote radio-controlled) or initiating automatic/driverless operations.
Note 2: If a driverless truck, the operator shall be the person appropriately trained and authorized to start automatic operation(s) of the truck.
3.3
hazard zone; danger zone
any space within and/or around machinery in which a person can be exposed to a hazard
Note 1: The zone which can be reached by goods, operating equipment or load carrying devices in the process of lowering or falling also belongs to hazard zone.
Note 2: If a driverless truck system is in use, the areas in which the truck(s) operate may be classified as operating, operating hazard or restricted.
[SOURCE: ISO 12100:2010, 3.11, modified.]
3.4
trainer
person who conducts the training of the operator (3.2)
3.5
narrow aisle
traffic path for trucks where the limited distance between the outer parts of the truck including the load and fixed parts of the environment (e.g. racking) is a hazard
3.6
automated function
movement for transport or positioning of the truck and/or load initiated by the operator (3.2) but not requiring continued action by the operator
[SOURCE: GB/T 22418-2008, 3.1]
3.7
driverless truck
powered truck, designed to operate automatically to transport loads
Note: Driverless trucks can have a manual mode where all operations are under the control of an operator (3.2).
[SOURCE: ISO 3691-4:2020, 3.7, modified.]
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]
3.9
unattended
truck situation where the operator (3.2) is 7 m or more from the normal operating position and the truck remains in the operator's view, or the operator leaves the truck and it is not in the operator's view
4 Basic requirements
4.1 General requirements
4.1.1 The user shall specify and use the appropriate truck and equipment for the processes and operating environment. The user shall ensure that all information plate(s) (e.g. capacity) and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.
4.1.2 The truck shall be used, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.1.3 Only trucks of types approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres shall be used in those environments.
4.1.4 If trucks are used in special areas, such as cold storage or public roads, additional
requirements can apply.
4.1.5 Additional measures or equipment for fire protection may be requested by the user of the truck according to the environment(s) in which the truck is used.
4.1.6 The user shall ensure trucks used in work environments subject to hazard from static electrical discharge are equipped with anti-static devices.
4.1.7 When damage, or other defects which affect safety on a truck or attachment, is detected, the truck shall be taken out of service immediately. Trucks and attachments which are not safe to operate shall not be put into service until they have been properly repaired.
Note: It is considered good practice to place temporary warnings to trucks indicating they are not safe to operate.
4.1.8 The user shall assess noise emissions to operator and other persons.
4.1.9 Except as in Clause 9, no person shall be permitted to stand or pass under the elevated part of any truck, regardless of whether the truck is laden or unladen.
4.1.10 Except as in Clause 9, no person shall allow any part of their body, such as arms, legs or head, to be put between working parts of the truck (e.g. mast).
4.1.11 The user shall provide monitoring and controls of the operating environment to ensure the safety of persons around the truck and the safe operation of truck (see Annex A).
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GB/T 36507-2023 Industrial trucks—Safety rules for application, operation and maintenance (English Version)
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GB/T 36507-2023
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Detail of GB/T 36507-2023
Standard No.
GB/T 36507-2023
English Name
Industrial trucks—Safety rules for application, operation and maintenance
GB/T 36507-2023 Industrial trucks - Safety rules for application, operation and maintenance
1 Scope
This document gives safety requirements for the application, operation, maintenance, transport, tow, assembly and storage of industrial trucks (hereafter referred to as trucks) as defined in ISO 5053-1.
It applies to the following truck types:
a) counterbalance lift trucks;
b) reach trucks (with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage);
c) straddle trucks;
d) pallet-stacking trucks;
e) platform trucks;
f) double stackers;
g) side-loading trucks (one side only);
h) lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks;
i) order-picking trucks;
j) bidirectional and multidirectional trucks;
k) counterbalance container handlers;
l) articulated counterbalance lift trucks;
m) variable-reach trucks;
n) pallet trucks;
o) platform and stillage trucks;
p) tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20,000 N;
q) burden and personnel carriers;
r) trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or gas (e.g. LPG, CNG, LNG).
Automated functions and driverless variants of the above list of trucks are also considered part of this scope.
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 3691-1 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 1: Self-propelled industrial trucks, other than driverless trucks, variable-reach trucks and burden-carrier trucks
ISO 3691-4 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 4: Driverless industrial trucks and their systems
ISO 5053-1:2020 Industrial trucks - Terminology and classification - Part 1: Types of industrial trucks
ISO 5057 Industrial trucks - Inspection and repair of fork arms in service on fork-lift trucks
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 5053-1 and the following apply.
3.1
user
owner or hirer of trucks
3.2
operator
designated person, appropriately trained and authorized, who is responsible for the movement and load handling of a truck
Note 1: Depending on the truck type, the operator can be riding on the truck, on foot accompanying the truck (e.g. tiller-, cable-controlled) or remote from the truck (e.g. remote radio-controlled) or initiating automatic/driverless operations.
Note 2: If a driverless truck, the operator shall be the person appropriately trained and authorized to start automatic operation(s) of the truck.
3.3
hazard zone; danger zone
any space within and/or around machinery in which a person can be exposed to a hazard
Note 1: The zone which can be reached by goods, operating equipment or load carrying devices in the process of lowering or falling also belongs to hazard zone.
Note 2: If a driverless truck system is in use, the areas in which the truck(s) operate may be classified as operating, operating hazard or restricted.
[SOURCE: ISO 12100:2010, 3.11, modified.]
3.4
trainer
person who conducts the training of the operator (3.2)
3.5
narrow aisle
traffic path for trucks where the limited distance between the outer parts of the truck including the load and fixed parts of the environment (e.g. racking) is a hazard
3.6
automated function
movement for transport or positioning of the truck and/or load initiated by the operator (3.2) but not requiring continued action by the operator
[SOURCE: GB/T 22418-2008, 3.1]
3.7
driverless truck
powered truck, designed to operate automatically to transport loads
Note: Driverless trucks can have a manual mode where all operations are under the control of an operator (3.2).
[SOURCE: ISO 3691-4:2020, 3.7, modified.]
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]
3.9
unattended
truck situation where the operator (3.2) is 7 m or more from the normal operating position and the truck remains in the operator's view, or the operator leaves the truck and it is not in the operator's view
4 Basic requirements
4.1 General requirements
4.1.1 The user shall specify and use the appropriate truck and equipment for the processes and operating environment. The user shall ensure that all information plate(s) (e.g. capacity) and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.
4.1.2 The truck shall be used, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.1.3 Only trucks of types approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres shall be used in those environments.
4.1.4 If trucks are used in special areas, such as cold storage or public roads, additional
requirements can apply.
4.1.5 Additional measures or equipment for fire protection may be requested by the user of the truck according to the environment(s) in which the truck is used.
4.1.6 The user shall ensure trucks used in work environments subject to hazard from static electrical discharge are equipped with anti-static devices.
4.1.7 When damage, or other defects which affect safety on a truck or attachment, is detected, the truck shall be taken out of service immediately. Trucks and attachments which are not safe to operate shall not be put into service until they have been properly repaired.
Note: It is considered good practice to place temporary warnings to trucks indicating they are not safe to operate.
4.1.8 The user shall assess noise emissions to operator and other persons.
4.1.9 Except as in Clause 9, no person shall be permitted to stand or pass under the elevated part of any truck, regardless of whether the truck is laden or unladen.
4.1.10 Except as in Clause 9, no person shall allow any part of their body, such as arms, legs or head, to be put between working parts of the truck (e.g. mast).
4.1.11 The user shall provide monitoring and controls of the operating environment to ensure the safety of persons around the truck and the safe operation of truck (see Annex A).
