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    BS EN 15954-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 2: GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 List of significant hazards
    5 General safety requirements and/or measures
      5.1 General
      5.2 Access and egress to and from working places
           5.2.1 Cabs
           5.2.2 Working places, places for control and maintenance
                  outside of cabs
           5.2.3 Walkways on the trailer
      5.3 Ergonomics
      5.4 Requirements for cabs
           5.4.1 General
           5.4.2 Minimum dimensions in cabs
           5.4.3 Cab floors
           5.4.4 Emergency exit
           5.4.5 Climatic conditions in cab
           5.4.6 Protection from dust
           5.4.7 Visibility from cabs
           5.4.8 Windows on trailers fitted with cabs
           5.4.9 Storage for instruction handbook
      5.5 Seats
           5.5.1 Seats for the operator(s)
           5.5.2 Additional seats
      5.6 Standing places
      5.7 Edges and corners
      5.8 Pipes and hoses
      5.9 Communications between work positions
      5.10 Prevention of derailment
           5.10.1 General
           5.10.2 Lifeguards
      5.11 Stability and measures preventing overturning
           5.11.1 Stability against overturning in road configuration
           5.11.2 Proof of stability against overturning, trailer
                  stationary
           5.11.3 Prevention of derailment during running and when
                  moving along the track in working configuration
           5.11.4 Rated capacity indicator (RCI)
      5.12 Emergency stopping devices
           5.12.1 Emergency stopping devices for movement of the
                  trailer and working equipment
           5.12.2 Action of emergency stopping devices
      5.13 Moving parts and materials
      5.14 Operator's controls and indicators
           5.14.1 General requirement
           5.14.2 Starting system
           5.14.3 Inadvertent activation
           5.14.4 Pedals
           5.14.5 Protection against uncontrolled motion in working
                  configuration
           5.14.6 Control panels and indicators
           5.14.7 Remote controls
      5.15 Thermal hazards
      5.16 Electrical system
           5.16.1 Electrical equipment
           5.16.2 Disconnection devices
           5.16.3 Working environment
           5.16.4 Conductors, cables and wiring practices
           5.16.5 Batteries
           5.16.6 Catenaries
           5.16.7 Equi-potential bonding
           5.16.8 Antennae
      5.17 Trailer safety requirements related to electromagnetic
           compatibility
      5.18 Emission of gas and particles
      5.19 Pressurised systems
      5.20 Fuel tanks and hydraulic tanks
      5.21 Noise
      5.22 Vibration
           5.22.1 General
           5.22.2 Whole body vibration
           5.22.3 Hand arm vibration
      5.23 Protection from the risks of fire
           5.23.1 General risk assessment
           5.23.2 Fire fighting equipment
           5.23.3 Material requirements
           5.23.4 Fire extinguishing system
      5.24 Braking systems
           5.24.1 General
           5.24.2 Holding on gradients
           5.24.3 Break away braking of trailers
           5.24.4 Trailer service brake
           5.24.5 Air continuous service brake for hauled vehicles
      5.25 Lighting
      5.26 Warning systems
      5.27 Maintenance
           5.27.1 General
           5.27.2 Frequent maintenance
           5.27.3 Support devices
           5.27.4 Unauthorised access to the engine compartment
      5.28 Safe handling
    6 Additional safety requirements or measures for specific trailer
      functions
      6.1 Conveyors
      6.2 Cranes and lifting devices fixed on the trailer
      6.3 Transport of loads by machines used for lifting
      6.4 Elevating work platforms
    7 Verification of the conformity to the requirements and/or
      particular safety measures
      7.1 General
      7.2 Methods of examination
           7.2.1 General
           7.2.2 Visual exam
           7.2.3 Measurement
           7.2.4 Functional test
           7.2.5 Load test(s)
           7.2.6 Specific verification/measurements and other controls
    8 Information for use
      8.1 General
      8.2 Instruction handbook
           8.2.1 Specific information in instruction handbook
           8.2.2 Restrictions of use
           8.2.3 Mass of the trailer in working condition
           8.2.4 Stability of the trailer
           8.2.5 Conformance to the lateral limit of work
           8.2.6 Opening and closing the trailer
           8.2.7 Locking of tools and equipment
           8.2.8 Devices to prevent access to an operating track
           8.2.9 Work places situated outside the running gauge
           8.2.10 Warning systems
           8.2.11 Testing of warning systems
           8.2.12 Information for maintenance
           8.2.13 Trailing loads
           8.2.14 Vibration
      8.3 Warning signs and written warnings
      8.4 Marking
    Annex A (normative) List of significant hazards
    Annex B (normative) Check list for conformity
    Annex C (normative) Noise test code (grade of accuracy 2)
          C.1 Scope
          C.2 Definitions
          C.3 Determination of the emission sound pressure level at
               the work station or other specified positions
          C.4 Sound power level determination
          C.5 Installation and mounting conditions
          C.6 Operating conditions
          C.7 Measurement uncertainties
          C.8 Information to be recorded
          C.9 Information to be reported
          C.10 Declaration and verification of noise emission values
    Annex D (informative) Structure of European standards for track
            construction and maintenance machines
    Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
             and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive Machinery
             98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC
    Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
             and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
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