GB/T 33932-2017 in English

Interpretation of GB/T 33932-2017 National Standard of the People's Republic of China

1. Background and significance of the standard

GB/T 33932-2017 "Safety Requirements for Forklifts in Natural Stone Mining" aims to standardize the safe design, manufacture and use of forklifts used in the natural stone mining process, and ensure the safety of operations in complex environments such as mines, stone yards and docks. The standard was jointly drafted by Fujian Weisheng Machinery Development Co., Ltd., Fujian Special Equipment Inspection Institute and Luoyang Mining Machinery Engineering Design Institute Co., Ltd., reflecting the industry's response to the need to improve the safety of mechanical equipment.

2. Scope of application of the standard

This standard applies to forklifts with a rated load between 10,000kg and 45,000kg, mainly used for forking, transporting and stacking block objects such as stone. For equipment exceeding 45,000kg, it can be implemented as a reference.

Risk analysis

Safety requirements and protective measures

Implementation recommendations

1. Training and education: Ensure that operators receive professional training and are familiar with the equipment's safe operating procedures and emergency response measures.
2. Daily maintenance: Regularly check protective devices, hydraulic systems and electrical components to prevent safety hazards caused by wear or aging.
3. Environmental adaptability: Choose appropriate equipment configuration according to the operating environment, such as special devices for high temperature protection, dust protection, etc.