Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 1: Common requirements

This part of EN 500 specifies the common safety requirements for mobile road construction machinery 1) . The EN 500 series is applicable to mobile road construction machinery as listed in Annex A. When no specific standard exists, EN 500-1 applies. It specifies common requirements for the design and construction of mobile road construction machinery in order to protect workers from accidents and health hazards which could occur during operation, loading, transport and maintenance. Additional specific requirements for certain types of mobile road construction machinery are given in parts 2 to 4 and 6 of this standard. This part of this standard gives safety requirements for all types of mobile road construction machinery and shall be used in conjunction with one of the parts 2 to 4 and 6. These machine-specific parts do not repeat the requirements from part 1 but add to or replace the requirements for the type of mobile road construction machinery in question. Machine-specific requirements in parts 2 to 4 and 6 take precedence over the respective requirements of this standard. For types of mobile road construction machinery not dealt with in parts 2 to 4 and 6, EN 500-1 applies !and if for those machinery additional derived risks may arise, these risks have to be taken into consideration". This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to mobile road construction machinery, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable (see Clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards as specified in Clause 4. This European Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN.

Bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Gemeinsame Anforderungen

1.1 Dieser Teil von EN 500 legt die gemeinsamen Sicherheitsanforderungen für bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinen
1 ) fest. Die EN 500er-Reihe gilt für bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinen, wie sie im Anhang A
aufgelistet sind. Wenn keine besondere Norm vorhanden ist, gilt EN 500-1.
Sie beschreibt gemeinsame Anforderungen für die Gestaltung und Konstruktion von beweglichen Straßenbaumaschinen,
um Beschäftigte vor Unfällen und Gesundheitsgefahren zu schützen, die beim Betrieb, beim
Verladen, beim Transportieren und bei Wartungsarbeiten auftreten können.
Für bestimmte Arten von beweglichen Straßenbaumaschinen sind ergänzende besondere Sicherheitsanforderungen
in den Teilen 2 bis 4 und 6 dieser Norm festgelegt.
Dieser Teil dieser Norm beschreibt Sicherheitsanforderungen für alle Arten von beweglichen Straßenbaumaschinen
und muss zusammen mit einem der Teile 2 bis 4 und 6 angewendet werden. Diese maschinenspezifischen
Teile wiederholen nicht die Anforderungen von Teil 1, sondern ergänzen bzw. ersetzen die
Anforderungen für die jeweilige Art der beweglichen Straßenbaumaschine.
Die maschinenspezifischen Anforderungen in den Teilen 2 bis 4 und 6 haben Vorrang vor den entsprechenden
Anforderungen in dieser Norm.
Für bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinenarten, die nicht in den Teilen 2 bis 4 und 6 der EN 500 behandelt
werden, gilt EN 500-1, !und falls für diese Maschinen zusätzliche, artverwandte Risiken entstehen können,
müssen diese Risiken berücksichtigt werden."
1.2 Diese Norm behandelt alle signifikanten Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen und Gefährdungsereignisse,
die auf bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinen zutreffen, wenn sie bestimmungsgemäß verwendet
werden. Die nach vernünftigem Ermessen für den Hersteller vorhersehbare Nutzung der Maschine außerhalb
der bestimmungsgemäßen Verwendung ist ebenfalls berücksichtigt (siehe Abschnitt 4).

Machines mobiles pour la construction de routes - Sécurité - Partie 1: Prescriptions communes

1.1   La présente partie de l’EN 500 spécifie les prescriptions communes de sécurité pour les machines mobiles pour la construction de routes  ). La série des EN 500 concerne les machines mobiles pour la construction de routes figurant dans l’Annexe A. En l’absence de norme spécifique, l'EN 500-1 s’applique.
Elle spécifie les prescriptions générales de conception et de fabrication des machines mobiles pour la construction de routes, en vue de protéger les opérateurs des accidents et des atteintes à la santé qui pourraient survenir pendant l’utilisation, le chargement, le transport et la maintenance.
Des prescriptions spécifiques supplémentaires sont données pour certains types de machines mobiles pour la construction de routes dans les parties 2 à 4 et 6 de cette norme.
La présente partie de norme fournit les prescriptions générales de sécurité pour tous les types de machines mobiles pour la construction de routes et doit être utilisée avec l’une des parties 2 à 4 et 6. Ces parties spécifiques à un type de machine ne répètent pas les prescriptions de la Partie 1, mais ajoutent ou modifient certaines prescriptions pour le type de machine en question.
Les prescriptions des parties 2 à 4 et 6 spécifiques à un type de machine ont priorité sur les prescriptions correspondantes de la présente norme.
Pour les types de machines mobiles pour la construction de routes non traités dans les parties 2 à 4 et 6, l’EN 500 1 s’applique !et si pour ces machines des risques dérivés supplémentaires peuvent se présenter, il faut les prendre en considération".
1.2   La présente Norme européenne traite de tous les phénomènes dangereux, situations dangereuses et évènements dangereux significatifs relatifs aux machines mobiles pour la construction de routes lorsqu’elles sont utilisées normalement et dans des conditions de mauvaise utilisation qui sont raisonnablement prévisibles (voir Article 4).
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les mesures techniques appropriées pour (...)

Premični stroji za gradnjo cest - Varnost - 1. del: Splošne zahteve

Ta del EN 500 opredeljuje skupne varnostne zahteve za premične stroje za gradnjo cest 1. Niz EN 500 velja za premične stroje za gradnjo cest, kot so našteti v Dodatku A. Kadar ne obstaja poseben standard, velja EN 500-1. Opredeljuje skupne zahteve za načrtovanje in izdelavo premičnih strojev za gradnjo cest, z namenom zaščite delavcev pred nesrečami in nevarnostmi za zdravje, do katerih bi lahko prišlo med obratovanjem, natovarjanjem, prevozom in vzdrževanjem. Dodatne posebne zahteve za določene vrste premičnih strojev za gradnjo cest so podane v delih od 2 do 4 in v 6. delu tega standarda. Ta del tega standarda podaja varnostne zahteve za vse vrste premičnih strojev za gradnjo cest ter ga je treba uporabljati skupaj z enim od delov od 2 do 4 in v 6. delu. Ti za stroj značilni deli ne ponavljajo zahtev iz 1. dela, temveč dodajajo ali nadomeščajo zahteve za zadevne premične stroje za gradnjo cest. Zahteve za posamezen stroj v delih od 2 do 4 in v 6. delu imajo prednost pred tovrstnimi zahtevami tega standarda. Za vrste premičnih strojev za gradnjo cest, ki niso obravnavani v delih od 2 do 4 in v 6. delu, velja EN 500-1, in če iz takšnih strojev lahko izvirajo in nastanejo dodatna tveganja, je takšna tveganja treba upoštevati. Ta evropski standard obravnava vse velike nevarnosti, nevarne situacije in primere v zvezi s premičnimi stroji za gradnjo cest, kadar se uporabljajo v skladu z njihovo namembnostjo in pod pogoji napačne uporabe, ki jih je mogoče razumno predvideti (glej Klavzulo 4). Ta evropski standard opredeljuje primerne tehnične ukrepe za preprečevanje ali zmanjševanje tveganj, do katerih pride zaradi velikih nevarnosti, kot je opredeljeno v Klavzuli 4. Ta evropski standard velja za stroje, ki so proizvedeni po datumu, ko je CEN objavil ta evropski standard.

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Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
17-Dec-2009
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21-Feb-2010
Completion Date
19-Jan-2010

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 500-1:2007+A1:2010
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Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 1: Common requirements
Bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Gemeinsame Anforderungen
Machines mobiles pour la construction de routes - Sécurité - Partie 1: Prescriptions
communes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 500-1:2006+A1:2009
ICS:
93.080.10 Gradnja cest Road construction
SIST EN 500-1:2007+A1:2010 en,fr
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 500-1:2006+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2009
ICS 93.080.10 Supersedes EN 500-1:2006
English Version
Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 1: Common
requirements
Machines mobiles pour la construction de routes - Sécurité Bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 1:
- Partie 1: Prescriptions communes Gemeinsame Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 August 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 1 November 2009.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists 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.






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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 500-1:2006+A1:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 List of significant hazards . 9
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures . 9
5.1 General . 9
5.2 Lighting, signalling and marking lights and reflex-reflector devices . 10
5.3 Operation and handling . 10
5.4 !Operator stations" . 11
5.5 Operator's seat . 13
5.6 Controls and indicators . 13
5.7 !Starting/stopping" . 15
5.8 !Conveyors" . 16
5.9 Access systems to the operator's station and to maintenance points . 16
5.10 Protection . 17
5.11 Pressurised systems . 18
5.12 Fire protection . 18
5.13 Hot surfaces . 18
5.14 Signal devices and warning signs . 18
5.15 Liquid gas units . 19
5.16 Electrical and electronic systems . 19
5.17 Electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) . 20
5.18 Noise and vibration. 23
6 Verification of safety requirements and/or protective measures . 25
7 Information for the user . 25
7.1 Warning signals and devices . 25
7.2 Instruction handbook . 26
7.3 Marking . 27
Annex A (normative) List of mobile road construction machinery . 29
Annex B (normative) Handle starting equipment . 31
Annex C (normative) Impending free movement under protective measures . 35
Annex D (normative) Liquid gas units on mobile road construction machinery . 36
Annex E (normative) Requirements for non-text safety signs used on mobile road construction
machinery . 42
Annex F (normative) List of significant hazards . 44
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements
of EU Directive 98/37/EC . 48
Annex ZB (informative) !Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC" . 49
Bibliography . 50


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Figures
Figure 1 — Location of measuring points . 13
Figure 2 — Position of the antenna relative to mobile road construction machinery with diesel engine . 21
Figure 3 — Position of the antenna relative to mobile road construction machinery with spark ignition
engine . 23
Figure B.1 — Direction of rotation of handle when starting engine . 32
Figure B.2 — Testing device for a clockwise engine . 34
Figure B.3 — Testing device for an anti-clockwise engine . 34
Figure C.1 . 35
Figure E.1 — Safety alert symbol . 43
Figure E.2 — Read instruction handbook . 43
Figure E.3 — Crushing hazard . 43
Figure E.4 — Cutting hazards. 43
Figure E.5 — Hot surfaces . 43


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Foreword
This document (EN 500-1:2006+A1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 151 “Construction
equipment and building material machines — Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by June 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
June 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights.
CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2009-11-01.
This document supersedes !EN 500-1:2006".
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags!"͘
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 EU Directive(s).
!For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document."
EN 500 ”Mobile road construction machinery — Safety” comprises the following parts:
 Part 1: Common requirements;
 Part 2: Specific requirements for road-milling machines;
 Part 3: Specific requirements for soil-stabilising machines and recycling machines;
 Part 4: Specific requirements for compaction machines;
 Part 6: Specific requirements for paver-finishers.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following coun-
tries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Den-
mark, 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.


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Introduction
This European Standard is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100-1.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indi-
cated in the scope of this European Standard.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the pro-
visions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have
been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard.
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1 Scope
1)
1.1 This part of EN 500 specifies the common safety requirements for mobile road construction machinery . The
EN 500 series is applicable to mobile road construction machinery as listed in Annex A. When no specific standard
exists, EN 500-1 applies.
It specifies common requirements for the design and construction of mobile road construction machinery in order to
protect workers from accidents and health hazards which could occur during operation, loading, transport and
maintenance.
Additional specific requirements for certain types of mobile road construction machinery are given in parts 2 to 4
and 6 of this standard.
This part of this standard gives safety requirements for all types of mobile road construction machinery and shall be
used in conjunction with one of the parts 2 to 4 and 6. These machine-specific parts do not repeat the requirements
from part 1 but add to or replace the requirements for the type of mobile road construction machinery in question.
Machine-specific requirements in parts 2 to 4 and 6 take precedence over the respective requirements of this stan-
dard.
For types of mobile road construction machinery not dealt with in parts 2 to 4 and 6, EN 500-1 applies !and if for
those machinery additional derived risks may arise, these risks have to be taken into consideration".
1.2 This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to mo-
bile road construction machinery, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are rea-
sonably foreseeable (see Clause 4).
This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the
significant hazards as specified in Clause 4.
1.3 This European Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of publication of this
European Standard by CEN.

1) For travelling on traffic roads, the national traffic regulations apply.
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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
CR 1030-1:1995, Hand-arm vibration — Guidelines for vibration hazards reduction — Part 1: Engineering methods
by design of machinery
EN 3-7:2004, Portable fire extinguishers — Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods
EN 286-2:1992, Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen — Part 2: Pressure vessels for
air braking and auxiliary systems for motor vehicles and their trailers
!deleted text"
EN 1050:1996, Safety of machinery — Principles for risk assessment
EN 12643:1997, Earth-moving machinery — Rubber-tyred machines — Steering requirements (ISO 5010:1992
modified)
EN 13309:2000, Construction machinery — Electromagnetic compatibility of machines with internal electrical power
supply
!EN 60204-1:2006", Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General requirements
!(IEC 60204-1:2005, modified)"
EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529:1989)
!EN 61310-1:2008", Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for vis-
ual, auditory and tactile signals !(IEC 61310-1:2007)"
!EN ISO 2860:2008", Earth-moving machinery — Minimum access dimensions (ISO 2860:1992)
!EN ISO 2867:2008", Earth-moving machinery — Access systems !(ISO 2867:2006, including
Cor 1:2008)"
!EN ISO 3411:2007, Earth-moving machinery — Physical dimensions of operators and minimum operator space
envelope (ISO 3411:2007)"
!EN ISO 3457:2008", Earth-moving machinery — Guards — Definitions and requirements (ISO 3457:2003)
!deleted text"
!EN ISO 4871:1996, Acoustics — Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and
equipment (ISO 4871:1996)"
EN ISO 5353:1998, Earth-moving machinery, and tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry — Seat index
point (ISO 5353:1995)
!EN ISO 6682:2008", Earth-moving machinery — Zones of comfort and reach for controls (ISO 6682:1986
including Amendment 1:1989)
!deleted text"
EN ISO 11688-1:1998, Acoustics — Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and equipment
— Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1:1995)
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EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 1: Basic termi-
nology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)
EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2: Technical
principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)
!EN ISO 13850:2008, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop — Principles for design (ISO 13850:2006)"
!EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper
and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)"
IEC 60364-4-41:2001, Low-voltage electrical installations — Part 4- 41: Protection for safety — Protection against
electric shock
IEC 60364-5-55:2001, Electrical installations of buildings — Part 5-55: Selection and erection of electrical equip-
ment — Other equipment
ISO 3795:1989, Road vehicles and tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry — Determination of burning
behaviour of interior materials
ISO 5006-1:1991, Earth-moving machinery — Operator’s field of view — Part 1: Test method
ISO 6405-1:2004, Earth-moving machinery — Symbols for operator controls and other displays — Part 1: Common
symbols
ISO 6750:2005, Earth-moving machinery — Operator’s manual — Content and format
ISO 9244:1995, Earth-moving machinery — Safety signs and hazard pictorials — General principles
ISO 9533:1989, Earth-moving machinery — Machine-mounted forward and reverse audible warning alarm —
Sound test method
ISO 10261:2002, Earth-moving machinery — Product identification numbering system
ISO 10570:2004, Earth-moving machinery — Articulated frame lock — Performance requirements
ISO 11112:1995, Earth-moving machinery — Operator's seat — Dimensions and requirements
ISO 11862:1993, Earth-moving machinery — Auxiliary starting aid electrical connector
ISO 12508:1994, Earth-moving machinery — Operator station and maintenance areas — Bluntness of edges
ISO 12509:2004, Earth-moving machinery — Lighting, signalling and marking lights, and reflex-reflector devices
ISO 13333:1994, Earth-moving machinery — Dumper body support and operator's cab tilt support devices
ISO 14396:2002, Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Determination and method for the measurement of
engine power — Additional requirements for exhaust emission tests in accordance with ISO 8178
ECE R34, Annex 5, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the prevention of fire
risks. Testing of fuel tanks of a plastic material
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100-1:2003 and the following ap-
ply.
3.1
mobile road construction machinery
machine intended for construction, maintenance and marking of roads
NOTE The machines are listed in Annex A.
3.2
machine mass
3.2.1
operating mass
mass of the base machine with all standard equipment, with or without cab, with or without ROPS etc., with opera-
tor (75 kg) plus half full fuel tank and all fluid systems, when applicable, with sprinkler water tank half full
3.2.2
maximum mass
operating mass with all components required for their attachment to the base machine (e.g. ballast and all combin-
able options), and full sprinkler water tank
3.3
hold-to-run control
device by which the operating function is only carried out as long as the control is actuated. The operation is auto-
matically reset into hazardless conditions as the control is released
3.4
pedestrian-controlled machine
self-propelled mobile road construction machine where the control of the machine is undertaken by an attending
operator or by remote control
4 List of significant hazards
This clause contains all significant hazards, as far as they are treated in the set of standards for mobile road con-
struction machinery, identified by risk assessment as significant for mobile road construction machinery defined in
1.1 and which require action to eliminate or reduce risk.
The risks arising from the hazards listed in Annex F are eliminated or minimised by combining the technical meas-
ures given in Clause 5 and those given in the machine-specific parts.
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
5.1 General
Mobile road construction machinery shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this
clause.
In addition, the machines shall be designed according to the principles of EN ISO 12100 for hazards relevant but
not significant which are not dealt with by this European Standard (e.g. sharp edges).
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5.2 Lighting, signalling and marking lights and reflex-reflector devices
Self-propelled mobile road construction machines for ride-on operators shall be fitted with working lights.
Lighting, signalling and marking lights and reflex-reflector devices shall comply with the appropriate clauses of
ISO 12509.
!An electric socket (e.g. cigarette lighter) intended for the connection of a lighting device for service and mainte-
nance use shall be provided on the machine and shall be easily accessible. The design of the sockets shall prevent
incorrect connection."
5.3 Operation and handling
5.3.1 Uncontrolled motion
Machine-, equipment- or attachment-movement from the holding position (except for setting controls by the opera-
tor), e.g. due to drifting and/or creeping (e.g. caused by leakage of oil) shall only be possible in such a way that
these do not create a hazard to exposed persons. For additional requirements, see machine-specific parts of
EN 500.
5.3.2 Retrieval, transportation, lifting and towing
5.3.2.1 General
The devices for retrieval, tie-down, lifting and towing may be the same if allowed by the configuration of the ma-
chine.
!NOTE ISO/FDIS 15818 is under preparation and should be checked for reference."
5.3.2.2 Lifting (slinging) points for lifting and loading
Appropriate lifting points (e.g. lugs, lifting-eyes or -lugs) shall be fitted to ensure safe loading, retrieval and trans-
portation.
The attachments shall facilitate reliable fitting of the lifting tackles and be arranged in such a way as to contribute to
safe anchoring of the machine during lifting and recovery.
For mobile road construction machinery with an operating mass less or equal to 40 kg, such lifting points can have
the form of a handle.
The method of lifting heavy attachments, components and machines which are transported in parts shall be de-
scribed in the instruction handbook.
Lifting points shall to be easily identified on the machine, e.g. marked by symbol 7.23 of ISO 6405-1:2004, and de-
scribed in the instruction handbook.
5.3.2.3 Tie-down points
Appropriate tie-down points shall be provided for the safe transportation of the machines.
Tie down points shall to be easily identified on the machine, e.g. marked by symbol 7.27 of ISO 6405-1:2004, and
described in the instruction handbook.
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5.3.2.4 Towing points
Mobile road construction machinery with an operating mass greater than 2 000 kg shall be equipped with towing
points (hooks, rings, ears) to allow slow towing and retrieval out of possible danger-zone. Their location, permissi-
ble forces, the procedure of towing as well as the maximum towing speed shall be clearly described in the instruc-
tion handbook.
5.3.2.5 Fixing of movable elements
Means shall be available to prevent moving of movable parts which could exceed the permissible transport width
during transport (e.g. hydraulic or mechanical devices).
5.3.3 Pedestrian-controlled machinery
The maximum travel speed of mobile road construction machinery controlled by an attending operator shall be lim-
ited to 6 km/h. If the controls are located at the rear of the machine, the reverse speed shall be limited to 2,5 km/h.
When operating downhill at the maximum gradeability, the travel speed of the machine shall not increase more
than 2 m/min with the speed selector in its pre-set position.
5.3.4 Steering system
Mobile road construction machinery shall be provided with a steering system that ensures safe steering with con-
sideration to the rated speed of the machine and its stopping capability. Rubber-tyred mobile road construction ma-
chinery with a ride-on operator, having a speed capability exceeding 20 km/h, shall be equipped with a steering
system that conforms to EN 12643. The steering shall be such that the movement of the steering control corre-
sponds to the intended direction of steering.
5.3.5 Tyres and rims
Rims shall be easily identified (see e.g. ISO 4250-3). Instructions regarding safety rules, pressure, inflation and
checking shall be provided in the operation manual.
Special precautions shall be taken when ballasted tyres are used and warnings shall be specified in the instruction
handbook.
5.3.6 Storage facilities
Easily accessible storage facilities for the instruction handbook and for any special tools supplied shall be provided.
5.4 !Operator stations"
5.4.1 General
The operator’s station shall meet the following minimum requirements:
 operator's space envelope shall conform to !EN ISO 3411";
 edges shall be shaped in accordance with ISO 12508;
 the engine exhaust system shall !release" the exhaust gas away from the operator and of the air inlet into
the cab;
 floor material shall be slip-resistant (see 5.9);
 mobile road construction machines shall be designed so that the operator has sufficient visibility from the op-
erator’s station in relation to the travel and work areas of the machine that are necessary for the intended use
of the machine;
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SIST EN 500-1:2007+A1:2010
EN 500-1:2006+A1:2009 (E)
 if the requirements cannot be met by direct view and through rear view mirrors and where hazards due to re-
stricted visibility exist, indirect visibility with, preferably CCTV or detecting systems, e.g. ultra-sonic warning
device, can additionally be provided.
!NOTE 1 Those devices (e.g. CCTV, detecting systems) should comply with ISO 16001."
!NOTE 2 For visibility tests and evaluation ISO 5006 should be used."
5.4.2 Operator’s station with cab
Mobile road construction machinery with an operating mass > 4 500 kg shall be so designed that an operator's cab
can be fitted. Cabs shall meet the following minimum requirements:
 the operator shall be protected against foreseeable environmental and extreme climatic conditions. Provisions
shall be made for installation of the following systems: adjustable heating and ventilation, defrosting and pres-
surisation, if required;
 enclosure openings shall meet the requirements of EN ISO 2867;
 it shall be possible to keep doors, windows and hoods opened or closed. Uncontrolled self-acting and move-
ment shall not occur. In the case o
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