TS 13769/T2

TS 13769/T2 is a standard that sets out the basic rules for workplaces involved in the manufacturing, modification and mounting of road vehicles. Its subject is not only the vehicle work itself, but also the workplace conditions that make that work organised, technically suitable and safe.

How workplace layout, equipment and safety connect

Manufacturing, modifying and mounting road vehicles can combine several different activities such as mechanical assembly, welding, electrical work, measurement and final checks. In such a workplace, factors like floor layout, space organisation, ventilation, lighting, storage and work flow affect both product consistency and the order of operations. This standard covers the framework for management, physical characteristics, technical equipment, personnel qualifications and safety rules in these workplaces; in other words, it addresses the infrastructure that supports the vehicle work rather than the vehicle work alone.

General technical expectations for this type of workplace

• Work areas organised according to the type of task and a controlled workflow
• Appropriate technical equipment and maintenance arrangements
• Personnel with skills and knowledge suited to their duties
• A working environment arranged with occupational health and safety in mind
• An organisational structure that can separate manufacturing, modification and mounting activities

From a general technical perspective, vehicle manufacturing and modification facilities are multidisciplinary environments because they bring together different vehicle types, parts and assembly methods. For that reason, workplace rules are important not only for productivity, but also for consistency of quality, worker safety and the traceability of operations. TS 13769/T2 should be understood as a framework document for organising this kind of workplace.