EN 1501-2:2005/FprA1

Refuse collection vehicles and associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 2: Side loaded refuse collection vehicles

Abfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigen Schüttungen - Allgemeine Anforderungen und Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 2: Seitenlader

Bennes de collecte des déchets et leurs lève-conteneurs associés - Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité - Partie 2: Bennes à chargement latéral

Abfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigen Schüttungen - Allgemeine Anforderungen und Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 2: Seitenlader

Vozila za zbiranje odpadkov in pripadajoči iztresalniki - Splošne in varnostne zahteve - 2. del: Vozila za zbiranje odpadkov z nakladanjem s strani

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
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1501-2:2005/kFprA1:2009 - Refuse collection vehicles and associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 2: Side loaded refuse collection vehicles

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 1501-2:2005+A1:2009 - Refuse collection vehicles and associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 2: Side loaded refuse collection vehicles
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 1501-2:2005 - Refuse collection vehicles and associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements - Part 2: Side loaded refuse collection vehicles
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1501-2:2005/FprA1 is a European draft amendment standard focused on side loaded refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and their associated lifting devices. Prepared by CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 183 on Waste Management, this document sets forth the general and safety requirements to ensure operator safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency for side loading refuse collection vehicles. It supports essential requirements of European Directives related to machinery safety, noise emissions, and vibration exposure.

This amendment complements EN 1501-2:2005 by integrating updates on noise measurement, vibration assessments, marking requirements, and compliance procedures. By following this standard, manufacturers and operators can align with regulatory mandates and industry best practices for refuse collection vehicles.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  Focuses on side loaded refuse collection vehicles and their lifting devices, defining minimum general and safety requirements.

• Noise Measurement Requirements

  • Noise emission levels at operator positions and overall airborne sound power must be measured according to EN 1501-4:2007 standards.
  • Emphasis on limiting noise impact to protect operators and nearby environments.

• Vibration Exposure Limits

  • Hand-arm vibration: Weighted root mean square acceleration must be reported, especially if it exceeds 2.5 m/s².
  • Whole-body vibration: Measurements reported if acceleration exceeds 0.5 m/s², highlighting operator health and ergonomics considerations.

• Marking and Identification
  Durable marking requirements for vehicle bodywork and lifting devices include:

  • Manufacturer name and address
  • CE marking and mandatory safety signs
  • Year of construction, serial number, and type designation
  • Noise emission ratings and maximum permissible load information.

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance
  Supports conformity with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, providing presumption of conformity with essential requirements within the standard’s scope.
  Highlights importance of compliance with additional EU directives and national regulations.

Applications

• Manufacturers of Side Loaded RCVs
  Guidance on design, noise and vibration emission testing, safety markings, and documentation to meet European safety legislation.

• Waste Management Operators
  Reference for safety and operational standards to reduce occupational noise and vibration hazards for vehicle operators.

• Regulatory Authorities and Certification Bodies
  Benchmarks for assessing vehicle compliance with EU directives on machinery safety, noise pollution, and operator health protection.

• Maintenance and Training Teams
  Insight into vehicle specifications and safety features to ensure proper operation, maintenance, and operator training aligned with safety standards.

Related Standards

• EN 1501-4:2007 – Noise test code for refuse collection vehicles, fundamental for accurate noise emission measurements referenced in EN 1501-2:2005/FprA1.
• EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – Legal framework for safety requirements that refuse collection vehicles must fulfill.
• Additional applicable EU regulations including ATEX, Pressure Equipment Directive, and Outdoor Noise Directive as referenced in the amendment.

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Keywords: side loaded refuse collection vehicles, refuse collection vehicle safety, EN 1501-2 amendment, noise measurement refuse vehicles, vibration exposure RCV, waste management vehicle standards, EU Machinery Directive compliance, CEN waste management standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Refuse collection vehicles and associated lifting devices - General requirements and
safety requirements - Part 2: Side loaded refuse collection vehicles
Abfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigen Schüttungen - Allgemeine
Anforderungen und Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 2: Seitenlader
Bennes de collecte des déchets et leurs lève-conteneurs associés - Exigences générales
et exigences de sécurité - Partie 2: Bennes à chargement latéral
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1501-2:2005/FprA1
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 1501-2:2005
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
April 2009
ICS 43.160
English Version
Refuse collection vehicles and associated lifting devices -
General requirements and safety requirements - Part 2: Side
loaded refuse collection vehicles
Bennes de collecte des déchets et leurs lève-conteneurs Abfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigen
associés - Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité - Schüttungen - Allgemeine Anforderungen und
Partie 2: Bennes à chargement latéral Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 2: Seitenlader
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 A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1501-2:2005. 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.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
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© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1501-2:2005/FprA1:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to Clause 2 .4
2 Modification to Clause 6 .4
3 Modifications to Clause 7 .4
4 Addition of Annex ZB .6

Foreword
This document (EN 1501-2:2005/FprA1:2009) 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
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
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