EN ISO 8437-1:2021/prA1

Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and common tests - Amendment 1: Scope clarification (ISO 8437-1:2019/DAM 1:2022)

Schneefräsen - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Begriffe und allgemeine Prüfverfahren - Änderung 1 (ISO 8437‑1:2019/DAM 1:2022)

Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 1: Terminologie et essais communs - Amendement 1: Clarification du domaine d'application (ISO 8437-1:2019/DAM 1:2022)

Snežne freze - Varnostne zahteve in preskusni postopki - 1. del: Terminologija in splošni preskusi - Dopolnilo A1: Pojasnitev področja uporabe (ISO 8437-1:2019/DAM 1:2022)

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 14-Jul-2024
• ICS: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 144 - Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 144/WG 7 - Garden equipment
• Current Stage: 4599 - Dispatch of FV draft to CMC - Finalization for Vote
• Start Date: 13-Nov-2023
• Completion Date: 13-Nov-2023
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 8437-1:2021/oprA1:2022 - Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and common tests - Amendment 1: Scope clarification (ISO 8437-1:2019/DAM 1:2022)

Relations

• Amends: EN ISO 8437-1:2021 - Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and common tests (ISO 8437-1:2019)
• Effective Date: 20-Oct-2021

Overview

EN ISO 8437-1:2021/prA1 is a critical amendment to the established international standard ISO 8437-1:2019, which focuses on safety requirements and test procedures for snow throwers. This amendment provides a scope clarification enhancing the understanding of terminology and common tests used in the safety evaluation of combustion engine-powered snow throwers. Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and aligned with CEN protocols, this document addresses both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers, ensuring robust safety measures and testing consistency.

Key Topics

• Terminology and Definitions
  The standard clearly defines terms specific to snow throwers, promoting uniform understanding across manufacturers, regulators, and users.

• Common Test Procedures
  It specifies standard test methods applicable to combustion engine-powered snow throwers, facilitating consistent and reliable safety validation.

• Scope Clarification
  The amendment refines the application range of the standard, emphasizing its use with:

  • ISO 8437-2 for pedestrian-controlled snow throwers
  • ISO 8437-3 for ride-on snow throwers
  • ISO 8437-4 for comprehensive verification of both types

• Safety Requirements
  Establishes the baseline for safety controls designed to protect operators from risks associated with mechanical operation and snow ejection.

• Applicable Machinery
  The standard targets special purpose vehicles, particularly combustion engine-powered snow removal equipment.

Applications

EN ISO 8437-1:2021/prA1 is essential for a variety of stakeholders involved with snow throwers, including:

• Manufacturers seeking to design equipment that meets international safety benchmarks and pass required conformity assessments.
• Testing Laboratories tasked with performing standardized safety tests to verify compliance.
• Regulatory Authorities enforcing safety regulations and standards on snow removal machinery.
• Safety Inspectors and Operators who require clear guidance on the terminology and common safety measures applicable to snow thrower use and certification.
• Product Developers integrating safety features at the design stage aligned with globally accepted test procedures.

The amendment enhances clarity in scope, reducing misinterpretation in both development and enforcement phases, which contributes to greater workplace safety, operational reliability, and consumer protection.

Related Standards

This document is part of the ISO 8437 series which comprehensively covers snow thrower safety:

• ISO 8437-2:2021 - Safety requirements for pedestrian-controlled snow throwers
• ISO 8437-3:2021 - Safety requirements for ride-on snow throwers
• ISO 8437-4 - Verification methods for both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers

Together, these standards provide a structured approach for the design, testing, and use of snow throwers, balancing effectiveness and safety.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2022
Snežne freze - Varnostne zahteve in preskusni postopki - 1. del: Terminologija in
splošni preskusi - Dopolnilo A1: Pojasnitev področja uporabe (ISO 8437-
1:2019/DAM 1:2022)
Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and
common tests - Amendment 1: Scope clarification (ISO 8437-1:2019/DAM 1:2022)
Chasse-neige - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 1: Terminologie et essais
communs - Amendement 1: Clarification du domaine d'application (ISO 8437-
1:2019/DAM 1:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8437-1:2021/prA1
ICS:
43.160 Vozila za posebne namene Special purpose vehicles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT AMENDMENT
ISO 8437-1:2019/DAM 1
ISO/TC 23/SC 13 Secretariat: ANSI
Voting begins on:   Voting terminates on:
2022-05-19 2022-08-11
Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test
procedures —
Part 1:
Terminology and common tests
AMENDMENT 1: Scope clarification
Chasse-neige — Exigences de sécurité et essais —
Partie 1: Terminologie et essais communs
AMENDEMENT 1
ICS: 43.160
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