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TRBS
Abbreviation for Technische Regeln für Betriebssicherheit
In short and in plain language
The TRBS are German technical rules for safety at work.
They say how to use and check work tools safely. Ladders are one example.
They matter for gardeners who work high up in trees.
Definition
The TRBS are German technical rules that set out the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health in more detail. They describe how work equipment such as ladders can be provided, used and inspected safely. For landscaping firms, the rules on ladders used for tree pruning are a typical example.