ISO 13564-1:2012

Overview

ISO 13564-1:2012 - Powered industrial trucks - Test methods for verification of visibility - Part 1 specifies standardized test methods and requirements for assessing all‑round visibility of self‑propelled powered industrial trucks (PIT) with a sit‑on or stand‑on operator and variable‑reach trucks, rated up to and including 10 000 kg (10 t). The standard defines how to evaluate direct and indirect visibility from the operator position using a reproducible test set‑up (lighting equipment, test body, test screen and test paths) and records required in the test report.

This part applies to trucks without load and equipped with fork arms or a load platform (ISO 5053 terminology) and excludes classes such as container‑handling trucks, rough‑terrain variable‑reach, side‑loaders, straddle carriers and trucks with elevated operator positions.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope & exclusions - Covers sit‑on/stand‑on and variable‑reach trucks ≤ 10 t; lists types not covered.
• Test configuration - Tests on unladen trucks in basic configuration; specific mast tilt settings for travelling (rearward up to 10°) and manoeuvring (mast vertical).
• Operator reference points - Defines SIP (seat index point) for sit‑on and STIP / ASTIP (standing index point / adjusted STIP) for stand‑on operator positioning; ASTIP allows limited body‑movement simulation (125 mm or 200 mm radius).
• Test equipment - Lighting equipment simulates operator eye positions; test body (1 200 mm × 500 mm) and test screen (≥ 500 mm wide, vertical height range defined) may use 100 mm × 100 mm grids to evaluate illuminated area and dark shadows.
• Visibility types - Direct visibility (no auxiliary aids) and indirect visibility (using mirrors, camera/monitor systems).
• Test paths & measurement - Prescribed floor paths around the truck, movement of the test body/screen, measurement of illuminated vs. dark shadow areas.
• Other specifics - Positioning of lights at least 50 mm within the overhead guard outline; load‑carrying surface height requirements (e.g., 100–300 mm or 500–900 mm depending on boom height).
• Reporting & acceptance - Test report shall record truck information and test results; acceptance criteria are specified separately for direct and indirect visibility.

Practical applications - who uses this standard

• Manufacturers - design validation and product development to improve operator sightlines.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies - perform repeatable visibility verification for compliance.
• Safety engineers and compliance officers - assess fleet safety against ISO requirements and related regulations.
• Fleet managers and purchasers - use test results to compare truck models for warehouse/yard safety.
• OEMs of accessory systems - validate camera, monitor and mirror solutions for indirect visibility.

Related standards

• ISO 3691‑1:2011 (industrial truck safety requirements and verification)
• ISO 5053 (powered industrial trucks - terminology)

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