BS EN 840-6:2020 pdf free.Mobile waste and recycling containers.Safety and health requirements.
BS EN 840-6 Two wheeled containers shall have handles for pulling, pushing and manoeuvring the container that enable the operator to grip safely with two hands.Four wheeled containers shall have handles for pushing, pulling, manoeuvring the container. Injuries caused by sharp edges shall be avoided. 5.2
Handles for pulling, pushing and manoeuvring the container shall have one of the external forms as shown in Figure 1 (based on the external form of Figure 1 ring form section and U-shaped form section are permitted). A minimum length of 120 mm and a minimum clearance of 36 mm around the handle is required (see Figure 2]. 5.3 Handles for pulling, pushing and manoeuvring the container shall be positioned at a height of ( 900.200 ) mm (measured in the middle of the handle) above the ground. On two wheeled containers,for containers with a volume≥140 I, these handles shall have a minimum height of 800 mm in a tilted position (centre of gravity above the wheel axle). For containers less than 140 l the handles shall have a minimum height of 700 mm. On four wheeled containers vertical handles are optional. If two handles are fitted they shall be a minimum of 450 mm apart and shall cover a height range from 780 mm to
1 050 mm. Two wheeled containers shall be filled with the test load for the test, their lids shall be closed.10.4 The dome lid container shall be designed in such a manner that, in particular, a child’s head cannot be trapped between lid and body of the container.For dome lid container, a minimum gap of 181 mm shall be kept between lid and body of the container.This gap shall not be closed either automatically by spring force or gravity) or unintentionally by a
child’s hand force.The container shall be tested according to EN 840-5:2020, 4.11.5.12.1 Instructions for use shall be supplied so that the operator can have access to all available information on the correct use of containers.Those instructions shall give information on all relevant factors to enable correct usage of a container.Also safety and health requirements shall be included.BS EN 840-6 pdf download.