TS 13769/T1

TS 13769/T1 sets out rules for workplaces involved in the manufacture, modification and mounting of road vehicles. The standard treats this activity as more than a workshop operation: the layout of the workplace, the management system, the technical equipment, the competence of personnel and the safety rules are considered together as a single operating framework.

Workplace structure and operating arrangement

In practical terms, the standard covers the physical characteristics of these workplaces and the way they are operated. In general technical context, that means the workshop should be organised so that work flow is manageable, equipment is suitable for the tasks performed, responsibilities are clear, and the activity can be carried out under controlled conditions. Because vehicle manufacturing, modification and mounting typically involve interconnected stages such as body work, mechanical intervention, electrical connections and final checks, the arrangement of the workplace has a direct impact on process consistency.

Equipment, personnel and safety

The standard also addresses technical equipment, personnel characteristics and safety rules. In general terms, this means the workplace should have the equipment needed for the activity, personnel should have the knowledge and capability required for their tasks, and safe working practices should be established throughout the site. Since road vehicle work can create different technical risks depending on vehicle type and the nature of the modification, competent staff and disciplined organisation are especially important in this field.

• The scope is focused on workplaces that manufacture, modify and mount road vehicles.
• It brings together structural characteristics, operating practices, technical equipment, personnel qualifications and safety rules.
• It provides an organisational and infrastructure framework for these workplaces rather than defining a vehicle design in isolation.
• From a general technical perspective, workflow, equipment suitability and personnel competence are central to reliable vehicle-related work.