Experts wanted: New standards for commercial vehicle superstructures in the form of machinery

04/27/2026

Kipplaster mit einem Kippauflieger, der Kies in einem Steinbruch entlädt, wobei die Kippvorrichtung noch angehoben ist.

In cooperation with the DIN Standards Committee Road Vehicles and Mobility, the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the transport industry (BG Verkehr) has submitted three New Work Item Proposals to CEN/TC 301 “Road Vehicles” regarding dump trucks, silo trucks and car transporters.

We are now seeking experts from across Europe who are willing to contribute their practical and technical expertise during the standards’ development. Play an active role in shaping future European standards, and make a significant contribution to accident prevention and the safe design of vehicle workplaces.

The new standards are to ensure that the safety and health of workers is taken into account from the design stage of new commercial vehicle superstructures in the form of machinery. According to accident statistics from BG Verkehr and other accident insurance institutions, falls, including falls from a height, during the use of access points and the performance of work on vehicles or vehicle superstructures are among the most common occupational accidents. These accidents often cause serious injury, in some cases with long periods of absence from work, and may even be fatal.

For further information see KANBrief 1/26: www.kan.de/en/publications/kanbrief/2026/1-26/new-standards-required-for-commercial-vehilcle-superstructures-in-the-form-of-machinery/

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