TSE K 667

TSE K 667 is a workplace criterion for facilities that provide towing, rescue and/or transportation services for road motor vehicles. Its focus is not only the service outcome, but the overall operating setup of the workplace, including management practices, building characteristics, personnel and technical equipment.

In general technical terms, these services are used to recover and move vehicles that are disabled by breakdowns, collisions or other mobility restrictions. Towing, recovery and transportation are closely related but not identical activities: each can involve different risk levels, vehicle handling methods and equipment needs, so workplace organisation and equipment selection matter for both service quality and safe operation.

Workplace organisation, personnel and equipment

This criterion addresses the rules for the management, structural features, staff and technical equipment of workplaces in this sector. The referenced laws and standards indicate links to occupational health and safety, vehicle-related technical rules, personal protective equipment and workplace lighting. In practice, this places vehicle recovery and transport within a broader framework that includes not only operations, but also working conditions and regulatory compliance.

Standards of this type help support orderly operations, appropriate use of equipment, safe work practices and controlled service delivery. For this field, TSE K 667 provides a sector-specific framework that can help towing and recovery businesses organise their activities consistently across different working conditions.