Technische Regel für Betriebssicherheit

English translation: Technical Rules for Workplace Safety

08:41 Mar 7, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering: Industrial / Workplace safety
German term or phrase: Technische Regel für Betriebssicherheit
Hi all,

The translation I'M currently doing makes extensive quotes of several of these technical rules. There are some I can find translated into English on the net (e.g. TRGS 528 -- http://www.baua.de/en/Topics-from-A-to-Z/Hazardous-Substance... I'm going mad looking for TRBS 1111, 1201 and 2131.

Does anyone know if and where such translations exist.

Even a simple no would let me know that I'm need to translate them myself (and that my agency is not going to claim that my translation is not identical to an existing one).

Thanks very much in advance!
Jaime Hyland
Local time: 11:17
English translation:Technical Rules for Workplace Safety
Explanation:
I've come across this before and after some additional research to refresh my memory today, I can fairly confidently state that there are no "official" translations of any of the "Technische Regeln". There may be good translations out there (that you have found) of some of the TRs, but none that are official in the true sense of the word. Beuth.de is the usual authoritative source for official translations and there are no TRBSs listed for any language other than German (search TRBS, click on English).

The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA - ttp://www.baua.de) has a bilingual website (German-English) but the pages on Anlagen- und Betriebssicherheit are only available in German (see link below).

The translation in the "Target term" field is my own based on the most frequently used translations, "Industrial Safety" is an alternative. Although I don't personally like "Rules" (I'd prefer "Regulations"), this appears to be so widespread as to be a de-facto "official" translation.

I would just translate as you see fit and add (German only) in the target text.

Hope that helps,

Stephen
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Languageman
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3Technical Rules for Workplace Safety
Languageman
5technical regulation for operational safety
Jonathan Crawford
4 -1Technical Rule (guideline or regulation) for operational safety
Johannes Gleim
3Betriebssicherheit = Industrial OR occupational safety
Lynn Webb
Summary of reference entries provided
Definitions
Kim Metzger
TRBS 2121 - Gefährdung von Beschäftigten durch Absturz – Allgemeine Anforderungen
Lynn Webb

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
technical regulation for operational safety


Explanation:
does it need explaining?

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sorry no!

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Technical Rules for Workplace Safety


Explanation:
I've come across this before and after some additional research to refresh my memory today, I can fairly confidently state that there are no "official" translations of any of the "Technische Regeln". There may be good translations out there (that you have found) of some of the TRs, but none that are official in the true sense of the word. Beuth.de is the usual authoritative source for official translations and there are no TRBSs listed for any language other than German (search TRBS, click on English).

The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA - ttp://www.baua.de) has a bilingual website (German-English) but the pages on Anlagen- und Betriebssicherheit are only available in German (see link below).

The translation in the "Target term" field is my own based on the most frequently used translations, "Industrial Safety" is an alternative. Although I don't personally like "Rules" (I'd prefer "Regulations"), this appears to be so widespread as to be a de-facto "official" translation.

I would just translate as you see fit and add (German only) in the target text.

Hope that helps,

Stephen

Example sentence(s):
  • Beuth.de
  • http://www.baua.de/cln_135/de/Themen-von-A-Z/Anlagen-und-Betriebssicherheit/TRBS/TRBS.html
Languageman
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  784512 (X): This is probably how I would say it. Nice research. / RE: the Asker's comment above, that's not an appropriate KudoZ question, so it is fair to treat the text in the "German term or phrase" field as the term to be translated!
7 hrs

agree  Kim Metzger
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agree  milinad
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disagree  Johannes Gleim: Sorry, but the technical rules TRBS 1111, 1201, 3121 and TRGS 528 do not deal safety at workplace, but operational safety, as demonstrated in my annexes.
5 days

agree  Lynn Webb: Considering the fact that one of the "rules" is the following, I tend to agree with this option or industrial safety: TRBS 2121 Gefährdung von Beschäftigten durch Absturz - Allgemeine Anforderungen
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Technical Rule (guideline or regulation) for operational safety


Explanation:
Languageman hat Recht - was das fehlen offizieller Übersetzungen Technischer Regeln betrifft. Die Begriffe "Technische Regel" und "Betriebssicherheit" können trotzdem übersetzt werden.

Technische Regeln sind Empfehlungen und technische Vorschläge, die einen Weg zur Einhaltung eines Gesetzes, einer Verordnung, eines technischen Ablaufes usw. empfehlen. Sie sind keine Rechtsnormen und haben damit auch nicht zwangsläufig den Charakter von gesetzlichen Vorschriften. Technische Regeln können jedoch Gesetzeskraft erhalten, z. B. durch bauaufsichtliche Einführung im Rahmen von Technischen Baubestimmungen.
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technische_Regeln

technical rule technische Regel
technical guideline for the handling of hazardous materials technische Regel für Gefahrstoffe
technical rules applicable maßgebende technische Regeln
http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&lang=de&searchLoc=0&cmpType...

Die Technische Regel ISO/IEC 43-1 "Eignungsprüfung durch Vergleiche zwischen Laboratorien — Teil 1: Entwicklung und Durchführung von Programmen für die Eignungsprüfung" stellt hierfür eine geeignete Leitlinie dar.
To that end, ISO/IEC guide 43-1 on proficiency testing by interlaboratory comparisons — Part 1: Development and operation of proficiency testing schemes provides an appropriate guide.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/Notice.do?mode=dbl&lang=en&lng1=en,...

Andere Formulierungen sind "rules" oder "regulations"

Mit der Veröffentlichung der Technischen Regel für Anlagensicherheit (TRAS) 410 "Erkennen und Beherrschen exothermer Reaktionen" im Jahr 2001 existiert für chemische Stoffumwandlungen im Industriemaßstab eine auf dem Stand der Sicherheitstechnik basierende Anleitung zur systematischen Identifizierung von Gefahren, zu deren Bewertung und zur Erstellung von Maßnahmen, um Störfälle zu verhindern.
With the release of the technical guide for identification and control of exothermic chemical reactions (³cTechnische Regel für Anlagensicherheit 410, Erkennen und Beherrschen exothermer chemischer Reaktionen (TRAS 410)³c) in Germany 2001 there is a tool available, which is based on the art of safety engineering helps, to identify and to assess hazards and to derive measures to prevent failures.
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Hinweis: Für die Verwendung wassermischbarer, wassergemischter und nichtwassermischbarer Korrosionsschutzmittel, von Korrosionsschutzfetten und -wachsen, flüchtiger Korrosionsinhibitoren (VCI) sowie Materialien, aus denen flüchtige Korrosionsinhibitoren freigesetzt werden (z. B. VCI-Papier, VCI-Folien, VCI-Schaum, VCI-Pulver, VCI-Verpackungen, VCI-Öle), gilt die Technische Regel für Gefahrstoffe, TRGS 615 "Verwendungsbeschränkungen für Korrosionsschutzmittel bei deren Einsatz N-Nitrosamine auftreten können".
N.B.: The use of water-miscible, water-mixed and water-immiscible corrosion protection agents, corrosion protection greases and waxes, volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCI) and materials from which volatile corrosion inhibitors may be released (e.g. VCI paper, VCI films, VCI foam, VCI powder, VCI packaging, VCI oils) is governed by the German Technical Regulations for Hazardous Substances, TRGS 615 "Restrictions on the use of corrosion protection agents which may give rise to N-nitrosamines during use".
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Mit der Branchenregelung verpflichtete sich die deutsche Zementindustrie, den Grenzwert von 2 ppm wasserlöslichen Chromats gemäß der Technischen Regel für Gefahrstoffe 613 (TRGS 613) durch Zusatz geeigneter Reduktionsmittel in allen deutschen Sackzementen sicherzustellen.
Substitute materials in terms of technical rules for hazardous material are cements and cement-containing preparations, that contains less soluble chromate than allowed in particular country.
http://www.linguee.de/deutsch-englisch/search?sourceoverride...

TRBS 1111 Technical rule , 2006-12

Technische Regeln für Betriebssicherheit - Gefährdungsbeurteilung und sicherheitstechnische Bewertung
http://www.eurocode-online.de/cn/YXJ0aWQ9MTI5MTQyMzg0Jndvcmt...

Grundlagen für die Neukonzeption einer technischen
Regel "Sicherheitstechnik"
:
Fundamentals for the redefinition of a technical rule
"safety technology"
http://www.baua.de/de/Publikationen/Fachbeitraege/Gd50.pdf?_...

Die wichtigsten Vorschriften für Tankstellen-Betreiber aus der Betriebssicherheitsverordnung (BetrSichV) und den Technischen Regeln für Betriebssicherheit (TRBS); Notwendigkeit der Gefährdungsbeurteilung; Umsetzung der BetrSichV-/TRBS-Anforderungen
The most important provisions of the German regulations on health and safety at work (BetrSichV) and the technical regulations for safety in the work place (TRBS); need for risk assessments; implementing the requirements of German health and safety regulations (BetrSichV & TRBS)
http://www.linguee.de/deutsch-englisch/uebersetzung/technisc...

(b) for operational safety and strategies;
(b) zur Wahrung der Betriebssicherheit und für den Notbetrieb;
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/Notice.do?mode=dbl&lang=en&lng1=en,...

Note: in certain situations "Betriebssicherheit" can also be translated by "reliability" or "dependablity"

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What are the subjects of the mentioned technical rules:
(TBRS 1111)

1 Anwendungsbereich
Diese Technische Regel beschreibt die Vorgehensweise zur Ermittlung und
Bewertung von Gefährdungen sowie zur Ableitung der notwendigen Maßnahmen für
- die Bereitstellung von Arbeitsmitteln,
- die Benutzung von Arbeitsmitteln und
- das Betreiben überwachungsbedürftiger Anlagen.
http://www.baua.de/de/Themen-von-A-Z/Anlagen-und-Betriebssic...

(TRBS 1201)

1 Anwendungsbereich
Dieser Teil der TRBS 1201 konkretisiert die BetrSichV hinsichtlich der Prüfart und des Prüfumfangs für Prüfungen an Aufzugsanlagen nach §§ 14, 15 und 16 der BetrSichV. Er gilt ergänzend zu den Anforderungen der TRBS 1201 „Prüfungen von Arbeitsmitteln und überwachungsbedürftigen Anlagen“.
http://www.baua.de/de/Themen-von-A-Z/Anlagen-und-Betriebssic...

(TRBS 3121)

1 Anwendungsbereich
Diese Technische Regel gilt für Aufzugsanlagen gemäß § 1 Abs. 2 der BetrSichV und beschreibt sicherheitstechnische und organisatorische Anforderungen, die für den Betrieb von Aufzugsanlagen zu erfüllen sind, um den Anforderungen nach § 12 Abs. 3 und 4 der BetrSichV zu genügen.
http://www.baua.de/de/Themen-von-A-Z/Anlagen-und-Betriebssic...

(TRGS 528)

1 Anwendungsbereich
Diese TRGS gilt für Tätigkeiten der schweißtechnischen Praxis wie Schweißen, Schneiden und verwandten Verfahren an metallischen Werkstoffen, bei denen gas- und partikelförmige Gefahrstoffe entstehen können. Diese Stoffe werden in der Pra-xis auch als Schadstoffe bezeichnet.
:
Anlage 6 zu TRGS 528
Literatur
(1) Technische Regeln für Gefahrstoffe (TRGS)
:
http://www.baua.de/de/Themen-von-A-Z/Gefahrstoffe/TRGS/pdf/T...

In Englisch:

1 Scope
This TRGS applies to activities in welding practice, such as welding, cutting and allied processes conducted on metallic materials, where gaseous and particulate hazardous substances may occur. These substances are also called pollutants in practice.
:
Annex 6 to TRGS 528
Literature
(1) Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS)
:
http://www.baua.de/en/Topics-from-A-to-Z/Hazardous-Substance...


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Some Wikipedia occurences for "operational safety":

The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme is an internationally recognised and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IATA_Operational_Safety_Audit

Proponents also emphasize that the risks of storing waste are small and can be further reduced by using the latest technology in newer reactors, and the operational safety record in the Western world is excellent when compared to the other major kinds of power plants
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power_debate

In this view, the catastrophic accident was caused by gross violations of operating rules and regulations. "During preparation and testing of the turbine generator under run-down conditions using the auxiliary load, personnel disconnected a series of technical protection systems and breached the most important operational safety provisions for conducting a technical exercise
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster

in contrast to Workplace safety and industrial safety:

Workplace safety
(Redirected from Industrial safety)

Workplace safety & health is a category of management responsibility in places of employment.

To ensure the safety and health of workers, managers establish a focus on safety that can include elements such as:

management leadership and commitment
employee engagement
accountability
ensuring all task are carried out safely and efficiently and effectivily
safety programs, policies, and plans
safety processes, procedures, and practices
safety goals and objectives
safety inspections for workplace hazards
safety program audits
safety tracking & metrics
hazard identification and control
safety committees to promote employee involvement
safety education and training
safety communications to maintain a high level of awareness on safety
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_safety

Johannes Gleim
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disagree  Kim Metzger: See definition of industrial safety, which was Stephen's alternative term. http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=12764 /Compare the definitions below.
7 days
  -> Please read the relevant safety rules first! Your link is irrelevant (industrial safety = Arbeitsschutz). "Betriebssicherheit" refers to the operation, not to the workplace.
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3259 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Betriebssicherheit = Industrial OR occupational safety


Explanation:
As per OSHA - Industrial Safety: safety/health of persons exposed to hazards of operations


    https://www.oshatrain.org/notes/2bnotes17.html
Lynn Webb
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Reference comments


8 days
Reference: Definitions

Reference information:
Operational safety is defined in AFPD 63-
12 as “the condition of having acceptable risk to life,
health, property, or environment caused by a system or
subsystem in an operational environment. This requires
the identification of hazards, assessment of risk,
determination of mitigating measures, and acceptance of
residual risk.”
http://www.mitre.org/work/tech_papers/tech_papers_01/smith_m...

industrial safety
Definition:
Measures or techniques implemented to reduce the risk of injury, loss and danger to persons, property or the environment in any facility or place involving the manufacturing, producing and processing of goods or merchandise. (Source: ODE)
http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept?cp=12764

Kim Metzger
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neutral  Johannes Gleim: 16 years exper. as German native safety tester in such environm. allows me to differenciate between operational safety (assoc. to machinery) and industrial safety (assoc. to workplace) as well as between Betriebssicherheit and Arbeitsschutz.
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3259 days
Reference: TRBS 2121 - Gefährdung von Beschäftigten durch Absturz – Allgemeine Anforderungen

Reference information:
Diese Technische Regel gilt für die Ermittlung und Bewertung von Absturzgefährdungen die bei der Verwendung von Arbeitsmitteln entstehen können. Sie benennt beispielhaft Maßnahmen, die zum Schutz von Beschäftigten bei Tätigkeiten im Gefahrenbereich angewendet werden können


    https://www.baua.de/DE/Angebote/Rechtstexte-und-Technische-Regeln/Regelwerk/TRBS/pdf/TRBS-2121.pdf
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