What is BS 6912-4 – key-locked starting systems specification about?
Earth-moving machinery and other heavy equipment assist in the speeding up of not only earthwork but also materials handling, demolition, and construction. BS 6912-4 is an International Standard that discusses the safety of earth-moving machinery.
BS 6912-4 is the fourth part of the multi-series, and specifies the performance requirements and location for a key-locked starting system or other equivalent means of obviating unauthorised starting of earth-moving machinery.
BS 6912-4 applies to all types of earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165 .
Who is BS 6912-4 - key-locked starting systems specification