ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026

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: Clarification du domaine d'application

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Apr-2026
• ICS: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 23/SC 13 - Powered lawn and garden equipment
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 23/SC 13 - Powered lawn and garden equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 13-Apr-2026
• Due Date: 13-Nov-2023
• Completion Date: 13-Apr-2026

Relations

• Consolidates: EN ISO 8437-1:2021/FprA1:2026 - Snow throwers - Safety requirements and test procedures - Part 1: Terminology and common tests - Amendment 1: Scope clarification (ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd1:2026)
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Consolidates: ISO 15202-2:2020 - Workplace air — Determination of metals and metalloids in airborne particulate matter by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry — Part 2: Sample preparation
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Amends: ISO 8437-1:2019 - Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022

Overview

ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1:2022 is an international standard focusing on the safety requirements and test procedures for snow throwers. Specifically, Part 1 of this standard covers terminology and common test methods for combustion engine-powered snow throwers, including both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on models. The 2022 Amendment 1 clarifies the scope to ensure precise application.

Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 23/SC 13 in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this standard aligns with safety regulations such as the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. It provides a foundational framework enhancing the safety, testing, and regulatory compliance of powered snow removal machinery.

Key Topics

• Terminology and Definitions
  Defines clear and consistent terminology for all types of combustion engine snow throwers, facilitating uniform understanding for manufacturers, testers, and regulatory bodies.

• Common Test Procedures
  Describes standardized test methods applicable across snow thrower models to evaluate key safety performance aspects, promoting reliable and repeatable safety assessments.

• Scope Clarification
  Ensures the standard explicitly applies to combustion engine-powered pedestrian and ride-on snow throwers, refining the applicability and eliminating ambiguity.

• Safety Integration Principles
  Emphasizes principles related to risk assessment, risk reduction, and safe machinery design, consistent with ISO 12100 requirements.

• Compliance with Safety Directives
  Aligns with the European Directive 2006/42/EC essential health and safety requirements, covering mechanical hazards, protective devices, emissions, fire risks, maintenance, and operator information.

• Maintenance and Operator Accessibility
  Addresses the importance of safe access to operating positions and servicing points, along with energy isolation measures to prevent accidental injury during maintenance.

• Information and Marking Requirements
  Sets requirements for effective warnings, instruction manuals, and machine markings to inform and protect users against residual risks.

Applications

ISO 8437-1 is essential for:

• Manufacturers of snow throwers, providing them with a harmonized framework for designing safer machines that meet international safety expectations.

• Safety and conformity testing organizations, ensuring standardized procedures when evaluating snow thrower safety features.

• Regulatory authorities and certification bodies, offering a reference for assessing compliance with machinery safety laws.

• Maintenance and servicing teams, utilizing guidelines on safe access and isolation to protect workers during routine or corrective tasks.

• End users and operators of combustion engine snow throwers, who benefit indirectly through enhanced product safety, clear operating instructions, and hazard communication.

This standard is particularly valuable for improving safety in environments prone to heavy snowfall, reducing accidents, and supporting sustainable machinery operation practices.

Related Standards

ISO 8437-1 is part of a series addressing snow thrower safety and must be used in conjunction with:

• ISO 8437-2, -3, and -4: Cover specific safety requirements and testing methods for distinct snow thrower components or types.

• ISO 12100:2010: General principles for the design of machinery with a focus on risk assessment and risk reduction, applicable to snow throwers.

• ISO 17398:2004: Standards related to safety colors and safety signs essential for appropriate hazard communication on machinery.

By integrating ISO 8437-1 with these standards, manufacturers and testers ensure comprehensive coverage of safety aspects, facilitating conformance to both international and European safety regulations.

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Standards Content (Sample)

International
Standard
ISO 8437-1
First edition
Snow throwers — Safety
2019-07
requirements and test
procedures —
AMENDMENT 1
2026-04
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: Clarification du domaine d'application
Reference number
ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd.1:2026(en) © ISO 2026

ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd.1:2026(en)
© ISO 2026
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Norme
internationale
ISO 8437-1
Première édition
Chasse-neige — Exigences de
2019-07
sécurité et essais —
AMENDEMENT 1
Partie 1:
2026-04
Terminologie et essais communs
AMENDEMENT 1: Clarification du
domaine d'application
Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures —
Part 1: Terminology and common tests
AMENDMENT 1: Scope clarification
Numéro de référence
ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd.1:2026(fr) © ISO 2026

ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd.1:2026(fr)
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