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  • BS EN 996 : 1996

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    PILING EQUIPMENT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-08-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1996

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Safety measures and/or provisions
      4.1 Stability
      4.2 Ergonomics
      4.3 Hot and cold surfaces and sharp edges
      4.4 Hydraulic and pneumatic hoses or pipes
      4.5 Isolation of energy sources
      4.6 Pulleys, drums and wire ropes
      4.7 Winches
      4.8 Devices for transport and mounting
      4.9 Operator's position
      4.10 Visibility
      4.11 Illumination
      4.12 Starting
      4.13 Controls
      4.14 Guards to prevent falling
      4.15 Personnel lift or platform
      4.16 Suspension device of vibrators
      4.17 Clamping devices
      4.18 Inclination measuring system
      4.19 Electrical installation
      4.20 Control over output energy
      4.21 Piling equipment - Auxiliary equipment
      4.22 Emergency stop
      4.23 Brakes of the carrier machine
      4.24 Protection against moving parts
      4.25 Hydraulic installations
      4.26 Fire protection
      4.27 Noise
      4.28 Vibrations
      4.29 Data plate
      4.30 Warning devices and signs
      4.31 Maintenance
    5 Information for use
      5.1 General
      5.2 Operator's manual
      5.3 Examinations or inspections
      5.4 Spare parts list
      5.5 Maintenance and service manual
    6 Verification of safety requirements/measures
    Annex A (normative) - List of significant hazards
    Annex B (normative) - Calculation of piling equipment
            stability and ground pressure
    Annex C (normative) - Diaphragm walling rig - Safety
            requirements
    Annex D (normative) - Wire rope grips for drop hammers -
            Selection and fitting
    Annex E (informative) - Grouting and injection equipment -
            Safety
    Annex F (informative) - Bibliography
    Annex G (normative) - Noise test code for pile installation
            and extracting equipment
    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

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    Describes safety requirements for piling equipment suitable for the following purposes: a) Construction of foundations, slurry walls or retaining walls, using piles or other longitudinal elements; b) Removal of piles; c) Installation of drain - or injection elements.

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    Committee B/513/2
    Development Note Supersedes 93/101387 DC (12/2003) 1995 Edition Re-Issued in June 2009 & incorporates AMD 3 2009. (06/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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