CRR 362/2001 Investigation into the safety related aspects of coast control on pedestrian operated industrial trucks

This report lists the truck types currently using coast control, the types of loads they commonly carry and where they are used. It also identifies current recommended and actual operating procedures, floor conditions, safeguards employed (e.g. rules, interlocks), coast distances and accident data.

It compares the findings with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSR's) of the Safety of Machinery Directive (98/37/EC).

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