8152 ISO International Standard INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION MEKAYHAPOAHAA OPrAHM3ALWH NO CTAHAAPTM3ALWW-ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION Earth-moving machinery - Operation and maintenance Training of mechanics Engins de terrassement -- Emploi et entretien -- Méthode de formation des mécaniciens First edition -- 1984-09-01 "The American National Standards Institute (ANSl) is the primary source and official sales agent for isO standards in the United States ANSl was granted an exclusive license to distribute and sell IsO standards, technical reports, drafts and other priced publications within the US A Under this license agreement ISO has, granted to ANSI'the right to reproduce ISO standards and drafts within the territories of the United States" UDC 621.878/.879.004.2 Ref. No. ISO 8152-1984 (E) -1984 ( Descriptors : carth-moving equipment, operators (personnel), training 8152-1 Price based on 8 pages ted without license from IHS Not for Resale Foreword ISo (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (isO member bodies). The work of preparing international the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, govern- mental and non-governmental, in liaison with IsO, also take part in the work. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by least 75 % approval by the member bodies voting. International Standard ISO 8152 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 127. Earth-moving machinery. International Organization for Standardization, 1984 Printed in Switzerland nited without license from IHS No reproduction or networking permi Not for Resale ISO 8152-1984 (E) INTERNATIONAL STANDARD Earth-moving machinery - Operation and maintenance Training of mechanics Introduction propriate for more advanced or specialized training. It is often 0 an advantage, in deciding the training for an individual trainee or group of trainees, if the length of the course can be decided This International Standard is intended as a guide to the train- ing of mechanics. It has been assumed that candidates for before training commences, particularly relative to the nature training possess a sufficiently sound general education with and content if a fourth year of training is contemplated. suitable bias towards workshop practice and the use of toois, and that they are sufficiently mature to benefit from the train- 3.2 Safety ing. In selecting potential trainees account needs to be taken not Throughout training, it must continually be emphasized that only of ability, but also of physical and mental toughness, since one of the most important aspects of machine operation and the maintenance of machinery is arduous and skiful work, servicing is safety. Safety precautions must be integrated into which, particularly when carried out in poor site conditions, can every aspect of the training course and should include require a high degree of medical fitness. the understanding and application of local and national safety regulations; Scope and field of application 1 responsibilities in connection with safety measures, ac- This Internationai Standard describes the training of mechanics cident prevention, fire hazards and personal hygiene, together with the necessity of using machinery guards and appropriate for earth-moving machinery. It does not specify any procedure for assessing proficiency or competence, since shields, and personal protective equipment and safety these factors are usually covered by local and national practices clothing for eyes, head, ears and feet; and regulations. precautions to be observed when operating earth moving equipment and attachments, and the safe and This International Standard is not intended to override any ap- plicable national regulations or standards. proper handling of all hydraulic tool