TSE K 667

TSE K 667 is a workplace standard for businesses that provide towing, recovery, and transportation services for road vehicles. Its focus is the organisation of the business, the physical characteristics of the premises, the qualifications of personnel, and the technical equipment needed to carry out these services in a controlled way.

Service scope and workplace organisation

The standard applies to workplaces involved in towing, rescuing, and/or transporting road motor vehicles. In general technical terms, this type of service depends on rapid roadside access, correct equipment selection, secure handling of the vehicle, and operational control in a traffic environment. Management rules therefore matter not only for parking or workshop layout, but also for how the service is planned and delivered.

Why personnel and equipment matter

The other main themes covered by the criterion are personnel and technical equipment. In towing and recovery work, role definitions, occupational safety practices, and operational competence need to be clear. Likewise, tow trucks, lifting and securing devices, warning equipment, lighting, and related support systems are important for service quality and road safety. This standard frames the organisational elements expected in such workplaces; it does not, from the available scope information, prescribe the detailed performance of each item as a general technical matter.

TSE K 667 functions as a service-oriented standard connected to national legislation and workplace licensing requirements. For businesses in this field, it provides a common framework for structure, organisation, and equipment, supporting orderly and controlled operation during roadside intervention, vehicle transfer, and recovery tasks.