EN 1501-1:1998/FprA2

Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 1: Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles

Abfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigen Schüttungen - Allgemeine Anforderungen und Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 1: Hecklader

Bennes de collecte des déchets et leurs lève-conteneur associés - Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité - Partie 1: Bennes à chargement arrière

Vozila za zbiranje odpadkov in pripadajoči iztresalniki - Splošne in varnostne zahteve - 1. del: Vozila za zbiranje odpadkov z nakladanjem zadaj

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 183 - Waste management
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 183/WG 2 - Waste collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 09-Sep-2009
• Completion Date: 09-Sep-2009
• 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)
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/91/1 - Standardization request to CEN/CENELEC concerning machines presenting hazards due to mobility or load lifting
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1501-1:2000/kFprA2:2009 - Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 1: Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 1501-1:1998+A2:2009 - Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 1: Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 1501-1:1998 - Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 1: Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1501-1:1998/FprA2 is a European standard developed by CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 183, focusing on refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and their associated lifting devices. Specifically, Part 1 of this standard addresses rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles, establishing general and safety requirements essential for manufacturers, operators, and regulators.

The standard supports compliance with key European directives including Machinery Directives 98/37/EC and 2006/42/EC, providing a framework to ensure safety, noise control, and vibration management in refuse collection operations. This document amendment (FprA2:2009) updates and refines clauses related to noise measurement, vibration exposure, and vehicle identification markings.

Key Topics

• General & Safety Requirements: This standard sets out safety principles for rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles to minimize risks during waste collection and operation.

• Noise Measurement and Control

  • Specifies measurement of noise emission levels at operator positions and overall airborne sound power, aligned with EN 1501-4:2007.
  • Includes limits and marking requirements regarding noise levels, emphasizing operators' hearing protection and environmental noise reduction.

• Vibration Exposure Limits

  • Addresses the assessment of hand-arm and whole-body vibration experienced by operators.
  • Defines thresholds and required information disclosure if the vibration levels exceed defined safety limits (e.g., 2.5 m/s² for hand-arm vibration).
  • Provides practical guidelines to control operator exposure to vibration, improving working conditions and reducing health hazards.

• Identification and Marking

  • Requires durable markings on vehicle bodywork including manufacturer details, CE marking, construction year, series/type designation, serial number, and airborne sound power level.
  • Ensures traceability, regulatory compliance, and operator information accessibility.

• Relationship to EU Directives

  • Clarifies conformity relationships with EU Directives 98/37/EC and 2006/42/EC relevant to machinery safety, supporting legal compliance and harmonized safety standards in member states.

Applications

This standard is essential for:

• Manufacturers of rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles ensuring designs meet European safety, vibration, and noise standards.
• Waste Management Operators aiming to provide safe working environments for vehicle operators, minimizing exposure to hazardous vibrations and excessive noise.
• Regulatory Bodies overseeing vehicle safety certifications and compliance with EU machinery directives.
• Vehicle Inspectors and Maintenance Teams using the standard’s guidelines to verify equipment markings and operational safety indicators.
• Health and Safety Professionals applying the vibration and noise exposure criteria to assess and improve operator working conditions.

Implementing EN 1501-1:1998/FprA2 allows improved occupational safety, contributes to sustainable urban waste handling practices, and facilitates market harmonization across European countries for special purpose refuse collection vehicles.

Related Standards

• EN 1501-4:2007 – Noise test code for refuse collection vehicles, detailing noise measurement procedures referenced in EN 1501-1.
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – EU directive on machinery safety integrating essential requirements addressed by EN 1501-1.
• Machinery Directive 98/37/EC (amended by 98/79/EC) – Superseded directive with relevant safety requirements also supported by this standard.
• Additional CEN Standards on Special Purpose Vehicles – Covering design, performance, and safety requirements for various types of waste management and utility vehicles.

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Keywords: refuse collection vehicles, rear-end loaded RCV, safety requirements, waste management, noise measurement, vibration exposure, EN 1501-1, CEN standard, European machinery directive, CE marking, vehicle safety standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements
and safety requirements - Part 1: Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1501-1:1998/FprA2
ICS:
43.160 Vozila za posebne namene Special purpose vehicles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 1501-1:1998
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA2
April 2009
ICS 43.160
English Version
Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices -
General requirements and safety requirements - Part 1: Rear-
end loaded refuse collection vehicles
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 183.
This draft amendment A2, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1501-1:1998. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to Clause 2 .4
2 Modifications to Clause 6 .4
3 Modification to Clause 7 .5
4 Modification to Annex ZA .6
5 Addition of Annex ZB .6

Foreword
This document (EN 1501-1:1998/FprA2:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 183
“Waste management”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
1 Modification to Clause 2
Delete the following references:
"prEN 31689, Acoustics – Systematic collection and comparison of noise emission data for machinery and
equipment (ISO/DIS 11689:1993)
prEN 32001, Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Rules for the drafting and presentation
of a noise test code
ISO/DIS 4871, Acoustics – Declaration and verification of noise emitted by machinery and equipment
ISO/TR 11688-1, Acoustics – Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and equipment –
Part 1: Planning".
Add the following reference:
"EN 1501-4:2007, Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices – General requirements and
safety requirements — Part 4: Noise test code for refuse collection vehicles”.
2 Modifications to Clause 6
Replace 6.10 with the following:
"
6.10 Noise measurement
The noise measurement:
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