BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021 Agricultural machinery. Rough-terrain Work Platforms for Orchard's operations (WPO). Safety

Standard number: BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021

Pages: 88

Released: 2021-12-13

ISBN: 978 0 539 05904 5

Name: Agricultural machinery. Rough-terrain Work Platforms for Orchard's operations (WPO). Safety

Status: Standard

Overview

Introducing the BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021, a comprehensive standard dedicated to ensuring the safety and efficiency of agricultural machinery, specifically rough-terrain work platforms used in orchard operations (WPO). This standard is an essential resource for manufacturers, operators, and safety inspectors who are committed to maintaining the highest levels of safety and performance in agricultural environments.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Spanning 88 pages, this standard provides detailed guidelines and requirements for the design, construction, and operation of rough-terrain work platforms used in orchards.
• Latest Updates: Released on December 13, 2021, this edition includes the latest amendments and updates, ensuring that you are working with the most current safety information available.
• ISBN: 978 0 539 05904 5, ensuring easy reference and cataloging in your technical library.
• Enhanced Safety: Focuses on the safety aspects of work platforms, providing crucial information to prevent accidents and injuries during orchard operations.

Why Choose BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021?

Safety in agricultural operations is paramount, and the BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021 standard is designed to address the unique challenges faced in orchard environments. By adhering to this standard, you can ensure that your equipment meets the highest safety standards, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing operational efficiency.

Detailed Guidelines

This standard provides in-depth guidelines on various aspects of rough-terrain work platforms, including:

• Design and construction requirements
• Stability and structural integrity
• Safety features and protective measures
• Operational procedures and best practices
• Maintenance and inspection protocols

Who Should Use This Standard?

The BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021 standard is an invaluable resource for a wide range of professionals in the agricultural sector, including:

• Manufacturers of agricultural machinery
• Orchard operators and managers
• Safety inspectors and compliance officers
• Engineers and designers of work platforms
• Training and safety personnel

Benefits of Compliance

Adhering to the BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021 standard offers numerous benefits, including:

• Enhanced Safety: Implementing the guidelines and requirements of this standard helps to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries, ensuring a safer working environment for all personnel.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting the standards set forth in this document ensures compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Improved Efficiency: By following the operational and maintenance guidelines, you can enhance the efficiency and longevity of your work platforms, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Reputation and Trust: Demonstrating a commitment to safety and quality through compliance with recognized standards can enhance your reputation and build trust with clients and stakeholders.

Conclusion

The BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021 standard is an essential tool for anyone involved in the design, manufacture, operation, or inspection of rough-terrain work platforms used in orchard operations. With its comprehensive guidelines and up-to-date information, this standard helps to ensure the highest levels of safety and performance in agricultural environments.

Invest in the safety and efficiency of your orchard operations by incorporating the BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021 standard into your practices. With its detailed requirements and best practices, you can be confident that your work platforms meet the highest standards of safety and reliability.

BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021

This standard BS EN 16952:2018+A1:2021 Agricultural machinery. Rough-terrain Work Platforms for Orchard's operations (WPO). Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.020.99 Other lifting equipment
• 65.060.99 Other agricultural machines and equipment

1.1 This European Standard, when used together with EN ISO 4254 1 and EN 15811, specifies safety requirements and measures for self-propelled rough-terrain work platforms for orchard’s operations (WPO) operating at a maximum of 3 m high as defined in 3.1, where the vertical projection of the centre of the area of the platform in all platform configurations at the maximum chassis inclination specified by the manufacturer is always inside the tipping lines, used in agriculture, designed to work on unimproved natural terrain and/or disturbed terrain and intended to move at least two persons to working positions in an orchard where they are carrying out fruit picking, thinning out, pruning, or other operations related to orchard from the work platform. NOTE For examples of rough-terrain work platforms for orchard’s operations (WPO), see Figures E. 1 to E.3. This European Standard describes methods for the elimination or reduction of hazards arising from the intended use of these machines in the course of normal operation and service, except hazards related to conveyor belts and elevators for the bin. In addition, it specifies the type of information on safe working practices (including residual risks) to be provided by the manufacturer. When requirements of this document are different from those which are stated in EN ISO 4254 1, the requirements of this document take precedence over the requirements of EN ISO 4254 1 for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this document. This European Standard, taken together with EN ISO 4254 1 and EN 15811, deals with all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (as listed in Table 1) relevant to WPOs, when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse foreseeable by the manufacturer. It does not cover the hazards arising from: a) use in potentially explosive atmospheres; b) getting on and off the work platform at changing levels; c) environmental aspects; d) road safety. 1.2 This European Standard does not apply to: a) Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) (see EN 280); NOTE 1 Figure E.4 gives an example of this type of machine. b) boom-type MEWPs (see EN 280); NOTE 2 Figure E.5 and E.6 give examples of this type of machine. c) tail lifts (see EN 1756-1 and EN 1756-2); d) mast climbing work platforms (see EN 1495); e) lifting tables (see EN 1570-1); f) aircraft ground support equipment (see e.g. EN 1915-1 and EN 1915-2); g) elevating operator positions on industrial trucks (see EN 1726-2); h) unguided work cages suspended from lifting appliances (see e.g. EN 1808); i) machines having centre of the area of the platform outside the tipping lines. NOTE 3 Figure E.7 gives an example of this type of machine.