M/301 - Safety of Industrial Trucks
Mandate to CEN concerning the execution of standardization work, within the context of directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, for the purpose of revising standards EN 1726-1 and EN 1459 relating to the safety of industrial trucks
Mandate M/301 tasks CEN with revising standards EN 1726-1 and EN 1459 to enhance the safety of industrial trucks. This work supports the implementation of Directive 98/37/EC on machinery safety. The revision aims to update and improve existing safety requirements for industrial trucks to ensure compliance with current regulatory and technical developments, thereby promoting safer design, manufacturing, and operation of such machinery within the European Union.
Purpose
This mandate addresses the need to revise existing European standards related to the safety of industrial trucks. It supports the implementation of Directive 98/37/EC concerning machinery by updating EN 1726-1 and EN 1459. The revisions aim to enhance safety requirements and ensure that standards remain aligned with technological and regulatory developments in industrial truck safety.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests CEN (European Committee for Standardization) to carry out standardisation work specifically focused on revising the following standards:
- EN 1726-1
- EN 1459
Both standards are concerned with the safety aspects of industrial trucks. The revision should reflect the requirements and objectives laid out in Directive 98/37/EC, which covers machinery safety at the EU level.
Expected deliverables
- Revised versions of EN 1726-1 and EN 1459 standards
- Updated safety criteria and technical specifications for industrial trucks, consistent with current legislation
- Harmonised standards that support market conformity and safe use of industrial trucks across the European Union
Context
Directive 98/37/EC provides the legal framework for the safety of machinery placed on the EU market. Industrial trucks, as a category of machinery, require specific safety standards to ensure risks are minimised during operation. The existing standards EN 1726-1 and EN 1459 set out such safety requirements but need revision to stay current with technological advances and regulatory expectations. This mandate ensures CEN’s role in maintaining relevant and effective harmonised standards supporting the Machinery Directive.
This mandate covers the revision of standards related to the safety of industrial trucks within the machinery sector. It focuses on standardization work under directive 98/37/EC, specifically revising EN 1726-1 and EN 1459 standards for ensuring the safety of industrial trucks.
General Information
2020-05-07 JF: through decision BT C079/2020, taken on 2020-05-06, the CEN/BT approved the revised Annex ZA. Standard under publication.
2020-03-03 JF: CCMC is preparing a BT document on the revised Annex ZA for the BT approval.
positive PUB assessment of the revised Annex ZA
2020-01-23 TC provided revised Annex ZA -> to be submitted for HAS assessment
2020-01-22 JF:EC confirmed the template for Annex ZA
2019-11-06 JF: there is a need to review Annex ZA before publication. the machinery sector is claryfing the Annex ZA for this kind of standards (global relevance). Expected to be clarified by ca end November 2019.
2019-04-17: WI started as prA2 and changed to prA1 to follow ISO.
2019-03-14: JF CEN asked for review of the assessment in November 2018 and it is still missing
- Amendment14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
2020-05-07 JF: through decision BT C079/2020, taken on 2020-05-06, the CEN/BT approved the revised Annex ZA. Standard under publication.
2020-03-03 JF: CCMC is preparing a BT document on the revised Annex ZA for the BT approval.
positive PUB assessment of the revised Annex ZA
2020-01-23 TC provided revised Annex ZA -> to be submitted for HAS assessment
2020-01-22 JF:EC confirmed the template for Annex ZA
2019-11-06 JF: there is a need to review Annex ZA before publication. the machinery sector is claryfing the Annex ZA for this kind of standards (global relevance). Expected to be clarified by ca end November 2019.
2019-04-17: WI started as prA2 and changed to prA1 to follow ISO.
2019-03-14: JF CEN asked for review of the assessment in November 2018 and it is still missing
- Amendment14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - Addition of information in European Foreword
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - Addition of information in European Foreword
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies functional, safety requirements and test methods applicable to inflatable type buoyancy compensating devices intended to provide divers with means for controlling buoyancy and if applicable, means for carrying the breathing equipment and/or carrying the weights.
This European Standard is not applicable to other kinds of personal equipment such as life preservers, personal flotation or rescue devices including combined buoyancy and rescue devices.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies functional, safety requirements and test methods applicable to inflatable type buoyancy compensating devices intended to provide divers with means for controlling buoyancy and if applicable, means for carrying the breathing equipment and/or carrying the weights.
This European Standard is not applicable to other kinds of personal equipment such as life preservers, personal flotation or rescue devices including combined buoyancy and rescue devices.
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 3691-1:2011 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of self-propelled industrial trucks, as defined in ISO 5053: industrial counterbalanced trucks; reach trucks with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage; straddle trucks; pallet-stacking trucks; high-lift platform trucks; trucks with elevating operator position up to 1 200 mm; side-loading trucks (one side only); lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks; pallet trucks; bidirectional and multidirectional trucks; tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20 000 N; rough-terrain, counterbalanced trucks; industrial trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
- Standard56 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 3691-1:2011 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of self-propelled industrial trucks, as defined in ISO 5053: industrial counterbalanced trucks; reach trucks with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage; straddle trucks; pallet-stacking trucks; high-lift platform trucks; trucks with elevating operator position up to 1 200 mm; side-loading trucks (one side only); lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks; pallet trucks; bidirectional and multidirectional trucks; tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20 000 N; rough-terrain, counterbalanced trucks; industrial trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
- Standard56 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies dynamic tests for the verification of lateral stability for counterbalanced lift trucks according to EN ISO 3691 1 that have a centre control, sit down, non-elevating operator, with a rated capacity up to and including 5 000 kg when travelling on smooth level ground with the forks in travelling position. The standard is not applicable for Rough Terrain forklift trucks.
NOTE 1 Experience shows that counterbalanced lift trucks with a rated capacity over 5 000 kg are not significantly affected by lateral instability.
The requirements are specific to the various drive systems (e.g. Electric-/Internal-Combustion-Engine trucks), taking account of their varying influence on dynamic stability performance.
This European Standard does not cover the risk of a lateral tip over associated with driving backwards.
NOTE 2 Research has shown that driving backwards in typical working operations, such as unloading of a lorry, does not cause lateral instability. For this reason, only driving forward needs to be tested.
Risks due to falling off a loading dock or turning on a ramp are not covered by this European Standard.
Risks due to lifting or manoeuvring operations are covered by the respective stability tests.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies dynamic tests for the verification of lateral stability for counterbalanced lift trucks according to EN ISO 3691 1 that have a centre control, sit down, non-elevating operator, with a rated capacity up to and including 5 000 kg when travelling on smooth level ground with the forks in travelling position. The standard is not applicable for Rough Terrain forklift trucks.
NOTE 1 Experience shows that counterbalanced lift trucks with a rated capacity over 5 000 kg are not significantly affected by lateral instability.
The requirements are specific to the various drive systems (e.g. Electric-/Internal-Combustion-Engine trucks), taking account of their varying influence on dynamic stability performance.
This European Standard does not cover the risk of a lateral tip over associated with driving backwards.
NOTE 2 Research has shown that driving backwards in typical working operations, such as unloading of a lorry, does not cause lateral instability. For this reason, only driving forward needs to be tested.
Risks due to falling off a loading dock or turning on a ramp are not covered by this European Standard.
Risks due to lifting or manoeuvring operations are covered by the respective stability tests.
- Standard18 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard gives requirements for the types of industrial trucks specified in the scope of EN ISO 3691-1.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN ISO 3691-1. These requirements are supplementary to those stated in EN ISO 3691-1 with the addition of hazards, which can occur when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This European standard covers the following requirements:
- Electrical requirements
- Noise emissions
- Vibration
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This European standard defines supplementary requirements to EN ISO 3691-1:
- Travel speed
- Brakes
- Travel and breaking controls - Additional operation from alongside pedestrian-controlled and stand-on trucks
- Lift chains
- Mast tilt and carriage isolation
- Operator's seat
- Protection against crushing, shearing and trapping
- Visibility
- Information for use (instruction handbook and marking)
Annex A (informative) contains the list of significant hazards covered by this European Standard.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of ISO 3691 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of self-propelled industrial trucks (hereafter referred to as trucks), as defined in ISO 5053: a) industrial counterbalanced trucks; b) reach trucks with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage; c) straddle trucks; d) pallet-stacking trucks; e) high-lift platform trucks; f) trucks with elevating operator position up to 1 200 mm; g) side-loading trucks (one side only); h) lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks; i) pallet trucks; j) bidirectional and multidirectional trucks; k) tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20 000 N; l) rough-terrain counterbalanced trucks; m) industrial trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
- Corrigendum4 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard gives requirements for the types of industrial trucks specified in the scope of EN ISO 3691-1.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN ISO 3691-1. These requirements are supplementary to those stated in EN ISO 3691-1 with the addition of hazards, which can occur when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This European standard covers the following requirements:
• Electrical requirements
• Noise emissions
• Vibration
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This European standard defines supplementary requirements to EN ISO 3691-1:
• Travel speed
• Brakes
• Travel and breaking controls - Additional operation from alongside pedestrian-controlled and stand-on trucks
• Lift chains
• Mast tilt and carriage isolation
• Operator's seat
• Protection against crushing, shearing and trapping
• Visibility
• Information for use (instruction handbook and marking)
Annex A (informative) contains the list of significant hazards covered by this European Standard.
- Standard15 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 3691-1:2011 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of self-propelled industrial trucks, as defined in ISO 5053: industrial counterbalanced trucks; reach trucks with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage; straddle trucks; pallet-stacking trucks; high-lift platform trucks; trucks with elevating operator position up to 1 200 mm; side-loading trucks (one side only); lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks; pallet trucks; bidirectional and multidirectional trucks; tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20 000 N; rough-terrain, counterbalanced trucks; industrial trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
- Standard55 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard gives requirements for the types of industrial trucks specified in the scope of EN ISO 3691-1.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN ISO 3691-1. These requirements are supplementary to those stated in EN ISO 3691-1 with the addition of hazards, which can occur when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This European standard covers the following requirements:
- Electrical requirements
- Noise emissions
- Vibration
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This European standard defines supplementary requirements to EN ISO 3691-1:
- Travel speed
- Brakes
- Travel and breaking controls - Additional operation from alongside pedestrian-controlled and stand-on trucks
- Lift chains
- Mast tilt and carriage isolation
- Operator's seat
- Protection against crushing, shearing and trapping
- Visibility
- Information for use (instruction handbook and marking)
Annex A (informative) contains the list of significant hazards covered by this European Standard.
- Standard16 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This part of ISO 3691 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of self-propelled industrial trucks (hereafter referred to as trucks), as defined in ISO 5053: a) industrial counterbalanced trucks; b) reach trucks with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage; c) straddle trucks; d) pallet-stacking trucks; e) high-lift platform trucks; f) trucks with elevating operator position up to 1 200 mm; g) side-loading trucks (one side only); h) lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks; i) pallet trucks; j) bidirectional and multidirectional trucks; k) tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20 000 N; l) rough-terrain counterbalanced trucks; m) industrial trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
- Corrigendum4 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard gives requirements for the types of industrial trucks specified in the scope of EN ISO 3691-1.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN ISO 3691-1. These requirements are supplementary to those stated in EN ISO 3691-1 with the addition of hazards, which can occur when operating in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This European standard covers the following requirements:
• Electrical requirements
• Noise emissions
• Vibration
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This European standard defines supplementary requirements to EN ISO 3691-1:
• Travel speed
• Brakes
• Travel and breaking controls - Additional operation from alongside pedestrian-controlled and stand-on trucks
• Lift chains
• Mast tilt and carriage isolation
• Operator's seat
• Protection against crushing, shearing and trapping
• Visibility
• Information for use (instruction handbook and marking)
Annex A (informative) contains the list of significant hazards covered by this European Standard.
- Standard15 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 3691-1:2011 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of self-propelled industrial trucks, as defined in ISO 5053: industrial counterbalanced trucks; reach trucks with retractable mast or retractable fork arm carriage; straddle trucks; pallet-stacking trucks; high-lift platform trucks; trucks with elevating operator position up to 1 200 mm; side-loading trucks (one side only); lateral-stacking trucks (both sides), and lateral- and front-stacking trucks; pallet trucks; bidirectional and multidirectional trucks; tractors with a drawbar pull up to and including 20 000 N; rough-terrain, counterbalanced trucks; industrial trucks powered by battery, diesel, gasoline or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
- Standard55 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/301 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN concerning the execution of standardization work, within the context of directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, for the purpose of revising standards EN 1726-1 and EN 1459 relating to the safety of industrial trucks". Mandate to CEN concerning the execution of standardization work, within the context of directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, for the purpose of revising standards EN 1726-1 and EN 1459 relating to the safety of industrial trucks There are 18 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.