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I.S. EN 996:1996

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

PILING EQUIPMENT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

07-06-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1996

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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

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.

DevelopmentNote
1996 Edition Re-Issued in August 2009 & incorporates AMD 3 2009. (09/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
64
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded

Standards Relationship
SN EN 996 : 1996 + A3 2009 Identical
DIN EN 996:2010-02 Identical
UNE-EN 996:1996 Identical
UNI EN 996 : 2009 Identical
BS EN 996 : 1996 Identical
EN 996:1995+A3:2009 Identical

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