
4. Connecting bridges
These are simple devices designed to bridge the gap between a wagon or truck and the loading dock (figure 9 ). They are usually made of aluminum, so that they can be installed by hand.
As a general rule, they are designed...
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Connecting bridges
Safety brochures published by INRS http://www.inrs.fr
Safety data sheet ED 679 – Tail elevators.
Safety in the use of light materials handling equipment – p. 64 to 72 – Mobile bridges.
Safety data sheet R 223 – Use of transshipment areas.
Stopping as Carefully as Driving" brochure – Tips for loading and unloading vehicles.
European standards http://www.afnor.fr
- Rampes ajustables - NF EN 1398 - 12-1997
- Prescriptions de sécurité des tables élévatrices - NF EN 1570 - 9-1998
- Partie 1 : Hayons élévateurs pour marchandises - NF EN 1756-1 - 3-2002
Organizations
Syndicat des industries de matériels de manutention SIMMA
Chambre syndicale nationale des carrossiers et constructeurs de semi-remorques et conteneurs CARCOSERCO
Union de normalisation de la mécanique UNM
Institut national de recherche et de sécurité INRS
Bureau de normalisation de l'automobile BNA
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