EN 1526:1997+A1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements
6 Verification and commissioning
7 Information for use
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 2006/42/EC

1.1 This European Standard deals with the controls and control systems for automated functions of industrialtrucks with an operator (hereinafter referred to as "trucks").1.2 The control system is generally part of the truck but can include components external to the truck, eg forthe guidance means for automated steering.1.3 This European Standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the specific hazards listed inclause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of automated functions oftrucks when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorisedrepresentative. In addition, trucks should comply as appropriate with EN 292 for hazards not covered by thisstandard or the applicable companion standards.1.4 This European Standard is not applicable to safety equipment (e.g. devices for height limitation, speedlimitation) used to override driver control.