ISO/TC 110/SC 4/WG 3 - Freely suspended loads

This document specifies static tests for verifying the stability of non-slewing rough-terrain variable-reach trucks (hereafter referred to as non-slewing trucks) and slewing rough-terrain variable-reach trucks (hereafter referred to as slewing trucks) as defined in ISO 5053-1, operating in the special condition of handling freely suspended loads. Both non-slewing trucks and slewing trucks are hereafter referred to as trucks. This document applies to trucks fitted with a lifting attachment or lifting point when used in the following applications: — picking and placing loads (stationary operation) on substantially firm, smooth, level, and prepared surfaces; — travelling with load on unimproved natural terrain and disturbed-terrain with slopes not exceeding limits determined by the manufacturer, at travel speeds not exceeding 4 km/h and with boom angle and extension not exceeding the manufacturer's limits. This document does not deal with hazards that can occur due to the action of the wind on loads. It is not applicable to those trucks: — designed for handling freight containers; — with an articulating chassis; — equipped with integrated or non-integrated personnel work platforms; — with a work platform suspended from the extending structure.

ISO 10896-4:2015 specifies the additional safety requirements and means of verification for rough-terrain variable-reach trucks (hereafter referred to as trucks) fitted with a lifting attachment for handling suspended loads which can swing freely in one or more directions. It is applicable to trucks covered by ISO 10896‑1 and ISO 10896‑2. ISO 10896-4:2015 does not apply to: the lifting of suspended loads which by design of the load or the lifting attachments does not allow the load to swing freely in any direction; the handling of flexible intermediate bulk containers, as defined in ISO 21898, carried under the forks of the truck; any attachments/means used for lifting personnel; lifting accessories not included as part of the lifting attachment; freight container handling trucks. ISO 10896-4:2015 deals with significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to trucks handling a freely suspended load, when they are used as intended by the manufacturer. ISO 10896-4:2015 is not applicable to rough-terrain variable-reach trucks fitted with a lifting attachment for handling suspended loads manufactured before the date of its publication.