Overview of ISO 16001 Certification

ISO 16001:2017 specifies basic requirements and describes the method or procedure for evaluating and testing the performance of the object detection systems (ODSs) and visibility aids (VAs) used on the earth moving machines. It includes all the following aspects:

• Detection, visibility or both objects, including people in the detection zone
• Visual warnings, audible warnings or both warnings to the operator and, if appropriate, to the persons in the detection zone
• The operational reliability of the system
• Compatibility and environmental specifications of the system

ISO 16001 Certification is related to the Earth-moving machinery- object detection systems and visibility aid- performance requirements and tests. This ISO 16001 Certification applies to machines as defined under ISO 6165. An ODS, VA or both is used to augment the operator’s direct vision using mirrors.in addition, an ODS, VA or both is also used to provide additional means of object detection or view, for e.g., where ergonomic consideration limits the effectiveness of the direct vision and to avoid the repeated turning of the head and upper body. These ODSs and VAs inform the operator on whether a person or object is in the machine’s path, primarily during the rearward movement. It is essential to note that works ODSs and VAs have both advantages and disadvantages. There is no such device that works perfectly in all situations. It is also essential that the shortcomings of ODSs and VAs be recognised by the system users. The advantages, as well as disadvantages of selected devices are summarised in part of the prescribed standards.