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BS EN 16831:2016

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry. Safety. Format for reporting accidents

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-2016

£232.00
Excluding VAT

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Reporting format of the public part
5 Reporting format of the concealed part
Annex A (normative) - Accident Reporting Protocol
Annex B (informative) - Example of Entry Form for
        the public information
Annex C (informative) - Example of Entry Form for
        concealed information

Defines a uniform format for reporting accidents where the following equipment are involved: - agricultural and forestry tractors (NACE code 09.02.03.01); - equipment fitted on tractors (e.g. a front - end loader) (NACE code 09.02.99.00); - equipment mounted on the tractor (front and/or rear) (NACE code 09.02.99.00); - equipment towed by tractors (trailers and machinery) (NACE code 09.02.04.99); - self-propelled machinery (NACE code 09.02.03.02); - telescopic loaders (NACE code 09.02.03.02); - lawn and gardening equipment (NACE code 09.02.99.00); - powered hand-held machinery used in agriculture (NACE code 09.02.99.00).

Committee
AGE/6
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 15/30315964 DC. (08/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This European Standard establishes a uniform format for reporting accidents where the following equipment are involved:

  • agricultural and forestry tractors (NACE code 09.02.03.01);

  • equipment fitted on tractors (e.g. a front – end loader) (NACE code 09.02.99.00);

  • equipment mounted on the tractor (front and/or rear) (NACE code 09.02.99.00);

  • equipment towed by tractors (trailers and machinery) (NACE code 09.02.04.99);

  • self-propelled machinery (NACE code 09.02.03.02);

  • telescopic loaders (NACE code 09.02.03.02);

  • lawn and gardening equipment (NACE code 09.02.99.00);

  • powered hand-held machinery used in agriculture (NACE code 09.02.99.00).

Accidents with this equipment on road use are also covered by this document.

Are excluded from the scope of this document:

  • the above-mentioned equipment when used in another environment than agriculture, forestry and landscape gardening (e.g. tractors used on construction sites);

  • material handling equipment other than telescopic loaders, skid steer loaders, wheel loaders and front-end loaders mounted on tractors.

All profiles of harmed persons should be in the scope. There should be no distinction/exemption between employers, employees, self-employed persons, bystanders or other persons involved in the accident.

Situations that are excluded from the scope of this document:

  • near-miss accidents and other incidents, not resulting in harm;

  • chronic diseases as a result of physical agents.

Fire hazards are only in the Scope for those fire accidents that have caused physical harm.

Standards Relationship
EN 16831:2016 Identical
I.S. EN 16831:2016 Equivalent

ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)

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