Bsi bs en 00708 1997 (2001)

BRITISH STANDARD

BS EN
708:1997
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1

Agricultural
machinery —
Soil working machines
with powered tools —
Safety

The European Standard EN 708:1996, with the incorporation of amendment
A1:2000, has the status of a British Standard

ICS 65.060.20


BS EN 708:1997

Committees responsible for this
British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical
Committee AGE/32, Agricultural implements and trailers, upon which the
following bodies were represented:
Agricultural and Allied Workers National Trade Group
Agricultural Engineers’ Association
British Fluid Power Association
Department of Transport
Health and Safety Executive

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
National Farmers’ Union
Silsoe College, Cranfield Institute of Technology
Silsoe Research Institute

This British Standard, having
been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes
into effect on
15 January 1997
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The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference AGE/32
Draft for comment 92/74749 DC
ISBN 0 580 27007 6

Amendments issued since publication
Amd. No.

Date

Comments

10980

January
2001

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BS EN 708:1997

Contents
Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
Text of EN 708

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Inside front cover
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BS EN 708:1997

National foreword
This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee AGE/32 and is
the English language version of EN 708:1996 Agricultural machinery — Soil

working machines with powered tools — Safety, including amendment A1:2000,
published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
The United Kingdom as a member of CEN is obliged to publish EN 708:1996 as a
British Standard. However attention is drawn to the fact that during the
development of this European Standard the United Kingdom has consistently
voted against its approval as an EN. The UK believes that the standard is
deficient in certain safety requirements compared with the state of the art for
these machines in the UK and that in consequence the standard fails to meet
some of the essential requirements of the EC Machinery Safety Directive, 89/392
and amendments, which it claims to meet.
Although CEN approved EN 708:1996 for publication in its present form there is
no reference to it in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It should
therefore be noted that until the standard is listed in the Official Journal,
compliance with it will not give automatic presumption of compliance either with
the relevant essential requirements of the EC Machinery Directive or the UK
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 as amended in 1994.
As part of BSI’s duty of care we draw attention to users of BS EN 708:1997 of our
concern that the standard contains inadequate requirements for protection of
personnel against unintentional contact with the powered tools specifically with
regard to clause 4.2.2 and the absence of a strength requirement for barriers and
lateral guards. BSI will assume no liability whatsoever for any failure on the part
of any user of this standard to consider these aspects.
Cross-references
The British Standards which implement international or European publications
referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under
the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using
the “Find” facility of the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue.
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contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN 708

NORME EUROPÉENNE

February 1996

+ A1

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

March 2000

ICS 65.060.20

Descriptors: Agricultural machinery, tilling equipment, safety of machines, safety requirements, accident prevention,
safety devices, locking devices, hazards, marking

English version

Agricultural machinery — Soil working machines with
powered tools — Safety
(includes amendment A1:2000)

Matériel agricole — Machines de travail du sol à
outils animés — Sécurité
(inclut l’amendement A1:2000)

Landmaschinen — Bodenbearbeitungsgeräte
mit kraftbetriebenen Werkzeugen — Sicherheit
(enthält Änderung A1:2000)

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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1996-01-15. Amendment A1
was approved by CEN on 2000-01-23.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 Central Secretariat 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

Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Europäisches Komitee für Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels
© 1996 Copyright reserved to CEN members

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EN 708:1996

Foreword

Contents

This European Standard was prepared by the
Technical Committee CEN/TC 144, Tractors and
machinery for agriculture and forestry, of which the
secretariat is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard 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).
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
August 1996, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 1996.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal
Regulations, the national standards organizations
of the following countries are bound to implement
this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
the United Kingdom.

Page
Foreword
2
Introduction
3
1
Scope
3
2
Normative references
3
3
Definitions
3
4

Safety requirements and/or measures
4
4.1 General
4
4.2 Protection against hazards related to
moving parts
4
4.3 Protection for handling and transport
6
4.4 Adjustment of the working depth
7
5
Verification of safety requirements
and/or measures
7
6
Information for use
7
6.1 Instruction handbook
7
6.2 Marking
8
Annex A (normative) List of hazards
10
Annex B (informative) Examples of some
soil working machines with powered tools
14
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European
Standard addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives

15
Figure 1 — Accessible zones
5
Figure 2 — Barrier at the front, the rear
and the sides
5
Figure 3 — Lateral guard
6
Figure 4 — Rear protection-hinged guard
6
Figure 5 — Area where the manual controls for
the adjustment of the working depth shall not
be located (top view)
9
Figure B.1 — Rotary harrow
14
Figure B.2 — Rotary cultivator
14
Table A.1 — List of hazards
10
Table A.2 — List of hazards due to mobility
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Foreword to amendment A1
This amendment EN 708:1996/A1:2000 to
EN 708:1996 has been prepared by Technical
Committee CEN/TC 144, Tractors and machinery
for agriculture and forestry, the Secretariat of which
is held by AFNOR.
This amendment to the European Standard

EN 708:1996 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text
or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2000,
and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by September 2000.
This amendment to the European Standard
EN 708:1996 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 Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal
Regulations, the national standards organizations
of the following countries are bound to implement
this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Introduction
The extent to which hazards are covered is indicated in the scope of this standard. These hazards are
specific to soil working machines with powered tools.
The hazards that are common to all agricultural machines (self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted and
trailed) will be dealt with in a standard currently in preparation (EN 1553).

1 Scope
This standard specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of soil
working machines, mounted or trailed, with tools powered by the engine of the tractor or by an auxiliary
motor. It is applicable regardless of the type of movement of the tools.
This standard is not applicable to:
— spading machines;
— pedestrian controlled soil working machines;
— machines where the tools are driven by movement of the machine over the ground;
— machines fitted with a retractable device, making them capable of working between two successive
plants in the same row.
It describes methods for elimination or reduction of risks which need specific requirements for soil working
machines with powered tools. It does not deal with general hazards, particularly general hazards related
to the mobility. These aspects will be dealt with in a standard currently in preparation (EN 1553).
In addition, it specifies the type of information on safe working practices to be provided by the
manufacturer.
The list of significant hazards dealt with in this standard is given in Annex A. Annex A also indicates the
hazards which have not been dealt with.

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NOTE The measures for safeguarding the PTO shaft are dealt with in the “Common requirements” standard being prepared by
CEN/TC 144.

Environmental aspects have not been considered in this standard.
This standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of the
standard.

2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
EN 292-1:1991, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design —
Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology.
EN 292-2:1991, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design —
Part 2: Technical principles and specifications (and amendment A1:1995).
EN 294:1992, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper
limbs.
EN 1553:1999, Agricultural machinery — Agricultural self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted and trailed
machines — Common safety requirements.

3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following definition applies:
soil working machine with powered tools
machine with powered tools designed for modifying soil structure or profile and/or for incorporating plants,
crop residues or animal manure during tillage
NOTE

Non-restrictive examples of such machines are given in Annex B.

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4 Safety requirements and/or measures
4.1 General
Machines shall comply as appropriate with EN 292 for hazards which are not dealt with and especially with
Annex A of EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995 when EN 292 does not give precise requirements.
Unless otherwise specified in this standard, the machine shall comply with the requirements of
EN 1553:1999 and with Tables 1, 3, 4 and 6 of EN 294:1992.
4.2 Protection against hazards related to moving parts
4.2.1 Protection against hazards related to moving power transmission parts
To ensure protection against hazards related to accessible moving power transmission parts, the machine
shall be fitted with fixed guards (according to 3.22.1 of EN 292-1:1991).
When frequent access is foreseen, the machine shall be fitted with guards needing a tool for their opening.
These guards shall remain attached to the machine when opened (for example by means of hinges) and
automatically lock in closed position without the use of a tool.
If this type of guard is not used, the machine shall be fitted with:
— interlocking movable guards (according to 3.22.4 of EN 292-1:1991); or
— movable guards fitted with a device which prevents their opening so long as the parts are moving.
4.2.2 Protection against unintentional contact with the tools
4.2.2.1 Machines shall be designed or guarded in such a way that any unintentional contact with the
powered tools at the front, at the rear, at the sides and on the top is avoided.
— At the front, at the sides and at the rear of the accessible zone, a barrier shall be placed at a maximum
height of 400 mm from the lower tools path and at a minimum horizontal distance a of 200 mm from the
tools path (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).
On the top, the area between the barriers shall be completely guarded:
— the area which covers the tools at least up to the outer points of their path shall be guarded by an
imperforate guard;

— the area between the barriers and the edge of the top guard shall be guarded in such a way that it shall
not be possible to pass a 61 0 mm spherical test gauge through this area. The guarding may be
–1
achieved by a guard or any part of the machine or a combination of both.
The test gauge shall be of mild steel and shall be applied by hand. The machine and its guards shall be set
in the most unfavourable positions.
The top guard, the barriers and the parts of the machine ensuring the guarding shall withstand a vertical
downwards load of 1 200 N. The barriers shall additionally withstand the following horizontal loads:
— 600 N for machines with a horizontal axis intended to be used with a tractor whose maximum power
as given in the instruction handbook is less than or equal to 37 kW;
— 1 000 N for the other machines.
These requirements shall be checked by the test procedure and the test acceptance defined in Annex B of
prEN 1553:1999.

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Key
1
Accessible zone
2
Front
3
Rear

4
Lower hitch points
5
Forward direction (rear mounted machine)
6
Forward direction (front mounted machine)

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Figure 1 — Accessible zones

Key
1
Path of the tools
2
Barrier
Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 2 — Barrier at the front, the rear and the sides
NOTE This 200 mm distance is the result of a compromise between the distances that were required in the CEN countries up until
now. It was noted that these distances have not been scientifically validated.
At present time this 200 mm distance leads to an improvement of the safety level in many CEN countries and consequently of the
general safety level in Europe.
This value will be reviewed by the next revision of the standard on the basis of the result of relevant studies to be carried out.

On the sides, when in the working position a guard covers the parts of the tools above the ground, then the
distance a may be less than 200 mm (see Figure 3).
At the rear when the guard is hinged, its lower edge shall, whatever its position, be at a minimum distance
d in accordance with Figure 4.
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4.2.2.2 The guard at the rear may be retractable or removable, in order to permit the fitting of tools in
accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer. This protection at the rear may also be assured by
other parts (e.g. the frame) or by associated or combined equipment (e.g. seed drills, rollers, harrows),
providing they are not power driven.
4.2.2.3 When a soil working machine with powered tools can be used without associated or combined
equipment normally serving as a guard, in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer, the
machine shall be designed in such a way that the alternative guard (supplied by the manufacturer) can be
fitted.

Key
1
Path of the tools
2
Guard

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Figure 3 — Lateral guard

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 4 — Rear protection-hinged guard
4.3 Protection for handling and transport
The machines with folding elements shall be supplied with a mechanical locking device in the transport

position. The change from the working position to the transport position and vice versa shall occur without
crushing and pinching hazard. The movement of the folding elements shall be powered if the manual force
needed for the manoeuvre exceeds 250 N.
The folding elements that can be manually moved shall be fitted with two handles located at a distance of
at least 300 mm from the nearest articulation. These handles may be integral parts of the elements,
provided they are suitably designed and clearly identified.
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In the case of powered operation, the control shall be of the hold-to-run type and the manual control shall
be located outside the swivelling zone.
These requirements shall also apply to folding wheels fitted for transport, if any.
4.4 Adjustment of the working depth
It shall be possible for the operator to adjust the working depth by means of manual control(s) located:
— on the machine and accessible by the operator standing on the ground; and/or
— on the tractor and accessible only from the driving position.
For the manual control(s) located on the machine, the following requirements a), b), and c) shall be fulfilled:
a) the adjustment shall be possible with the working tools stopped;
b) the manual control(s) shall be located on the top, or on the sides, front or rear of the machine, at a
maximum distance of 550 mm from the overall outer limits of the machine. This distance shall be
measured from the accessible zone (see Figure 1) parallel to the forward direction for manual controls
accessible from the front or the rear of the machine, and at right angles to the forward direction for
manual controls accessible from the sides;
If the machine is so designed that rollers or other similar equipments can be used as an integral part of
the machine during cultivation, the distance of 550 mm shall be measured from the outer edge of these
equipments.

c) no manual control shall be located in the shaded area as shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b.
These requirements apply to manual controls which need to be actuated when modifying the working depth
according to the instruction handbook.

5 Verification of safety requirements and/or measures
Dimensions, where given, shall be verified by measurements. Controls shall be verified by a function test
and positional measurements; guards by functional test.

6 Information for use
6.1 Instruction handbook
Comprehensive instructions and information on all aspects of maintenance and the safe use of the machine
shall be provided in the instruction handbook. It shall comply with 5.5 of EN 292-2:1991.
In particular, the following points shall be emphasized:
a) hazards resulting from a combination or association of equipment (see 4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.3);
b) the need to mount the alternative guard supplied with the machine when the equipment normally
ensuring safety is removed (if applicable, see 4.2.2.3);
c) instructions for the adjustment of the rear hinged protective devices so that the safety distance during
work complies with 4.2.2.1, Figure 4;
d) the fact that the stability and steering of the tractor may be affected by mounted tools when they are
raised for transport;
e) hazards caused by rotating tools;
f) hazards caused by the rearward ejection of materials;
g) that people shall not climb onto the machine when it is in operation;
h) the need that all persons not concerned with the machine shall be kept away;
i) hazards of working beneath an unsupported machine;
j) the fact that the adjustment and servicing operations including the clearing of crop waste shall be
carried out with the engine stopped;
k) that there may be a hazard of burning hands when changing pinions in the gear box (when this is
necessary to alter tool speed);
l) the procedures to be followed when changing tools and the fact that this changing shall only be made

when the power transmission is disconnected (or the auxiliary motor stopped).
m) the maximum power of the tractor;
n) instructions on adjusting the controls needed to modify the working depth.
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6.2 Marking
The marking shall comply with 5.4 of EN 292-2:1991.
All machines shall be marked legibly and indelibly with at least the following information:
— name and address of the manufacturer;
— year of construction;
— designation of series or type;
— serial number, if any;
— nominal rotation frequency and direction of rotation of the power input connection (marked by an
arrow);
— nominal rotation frequency (in min–1) of the auxiliary motor and corresponding power (in kW) (if
needed).
In addition, warning notices or symbols shall be affixed, drawing attention to:
— hazards caused by moving parts (e.g. soil engaging tools);
— hazards caused by the ejection of materials;
— the prohibition of climbing onto the machine when it is in operation.

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Key
1
Outer limits of the machine
2
Lower hitch points
3
Area in which the manual controls for the adjustment of the working depth shall not be located
Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 5a

Key
1
Outer limits of the machine
2
Lower hitch points
3
Area in which the manual controls for the adjustment of the working depth shall not be located
Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 5b
Figure 5 — Area where the manual controls for the adjustment of the working depth
shall not be located (top view)

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Annex A (normative)
List of hazards
Table A.1 gives the list of hazards based on EN 292-1:1991 and EN 292-2:1991 and Annex A of
EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995.
Table A.2 gives the list of hazards due to the mobility of the machine.
The meaning of the different statements given in the last column (solutions given by this standard) of these
tables are:
— “not relevant”: the hazard is not significant for the machine.
— “dealt with”: the hazard is significant. The measures given in the indicated clauses provide guidance
for dealing with the hazard in accordance with the principles of safety integration of EN 292; that means:
— elimination or reduction of the risk by design, as far as possible;
— protection measures;
— information for the residual risks.
— “partly dealt with”: the hazard is significant for several parts of the machine. The measures given in
the indicated clauses dealt with this hazard for some of these parts. In the other parts where the hazard
is significant, other measures, not included in this European Standard, will have to be applied in order
to deal with this hazard.
— “not dealt with”: the hazard is significant for the machine but has not been taken into account during
the preparation of this European Standard.
Table A.1 — List of hazards
Hazards

Relevant clauses (informative)
EN 292-1

Solutions given by this

standard

EN 292-2

—

—

1.1
1.2

Mechanical hazards (caused for example 4.2
by:
— shape
— relative location
— mass and stability (potential energy
of elements)
— mass and velocity (kinetic energy of
elements)
— inadequacy of the mechanical
strength
— accumulation of potential energy by:
— elastic elements (springs), or
— liquids or gases under pressure, or
— vacuum of the machine parts or
workpieces).
crushing hazard
4.2.1, 4.2.2
shearing hazard
4.2.1, 4.2.2

3.2
3.2, 4.1.1

1.3
1.4

cutting or severing hazard
entanglement hazard

4.2.1, 4.2.2
4.2.1, 4.2.2

3.2
—

1.5

drawing-in or trapping hazard

4.2.1

impact hazard
stabbing or puncture hazard
friction or/abrasion hazard
high pressure fluid injection hazard
ejection of parts (or machinery and
processed material/workpieces)
1.11 loss of stability (of machinery and
machine parts)

4.2.1
4.2.1
4.2.1
4.2.1
4.2.2

3.11, 4.1.1,
6.1.2
—
—
3.3 b)
—
3.8

dealt with in 4.1, 4.3, 6.1
dealt with in 4.1, 4.2.1,
4.2.2, 4.3, 6.1
not relevant
dealt with in 4.2.1, 4.2.2,
4.4, 6.1
not relevant

4.2.2

6.2.5, 3.3

1

1.6

1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10

10

dealt with in 4.2.2, 6.1
not relevant
not relevant
not dealt with
dealt with in 6.1, 6.2
not dealt with

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Table A.1 — List of hazards (continued)
Hazards

Relevant clauses (informative)
EN 292-1

1.12 slip, trip and fall hazards in relationship 4.2.3
with machinery (because of their
mechanical nature)
2
Electrical hazards, caused for example by: 4.3

2.1 electrical contact (direct or indirect)
4.3

2.2
2.3

2.4
3
3.1

3.2
4
4.1

4.2
5

6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7

7.1

7.2
7.3

electrostatic phenomena

thermal radiation or other phenomena
such as ejection of molten particles, and
chemical effects from short-circuits,
overloads, etc.
external influences on electrical
equipment
Thermal hazards resulting in:
burns and scalds, by a possible contact of
persons, by flames or explosions and also
by the radiation of heat sources
health-damaging effects by hot or cold
work environment
Hazards generated by noise, resulting in:
hearing losses (deafness), other
physiological disorders
(e.g. loss of balance, loss of awareness)
interferences with speech
communication, acoustic signals, etc.
Hazards generated by vibration (resulting
in a variety of neurological and vascular
disorders)
Hazards generated by radiation,
especially by:
electrical arcs
lasers
ionizing radiation sources
machines making use of high frequency
electromagnetic fields
Hazards generated by materials and
substances processed, used or exhausted

by machinery for example
hazards resulting from contact with
or inhalation of harmful fluids, gases,
mists, fumes and dusts
fire or explosion hazard
biological and micro-biological (viral or
bacterial) hazards

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Solutions given by this
standard

EN 292-2

6.2.4

dealt with in 4.4, 6.1

3.9
—

4.3
4.3

—
—

—
not dealt with (only

relevant for machines
with auxiliary motor)
not relevant
not relevant

4.3

—

not relevant

4.4
4.4

3.6.3
—

4.4

—

—
dealt with in 6.1 (partly
dealt with for machines
with auxiliary motor)
not relevant

4.5
4.5

3.6.3
—

—
not dealt with

4.5

—

not dealt with

4.6

3.6.3

not relevant

4.7

—

—

—
—
4.7
—

—

—
—
—

not relevant
not relevant
not relevant
not relevant

4.8

3.3 b)

—

4.8

—

not relevant

4.8
4.8

—
—

not relevant
not relevant

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Table A.1 — List of hazards (continued)
Hazards

Relevant clauses (informative)
EN 292-1

EN 292-2

Solutions given by this
standard

Hazards generated by neglecting
ergonomic principles in machine design
(mismatch of machinery with human
characteristics and abilities) caused for
example by:
unhealthy postures or excessive efforts
inadequate consideration of human
hand-arm of foot-leg anatomy

4.9

3.6

—

4.9
4.9

3.6.1, 3.6.4
3.6.3

5.5

—

—
4.9
4.9
4.10
5.2.2

3.6.5
3.6.4
3.6
—
3

not relevant
not relevant
dealt with in 6.1, 6.2
not relevant
—

3.16

3.7

not dealt with

—

3.8, 4

not dealt with

3.15, 3.16,
3.17

3.7

—
4.2.2

—
6.2.5

not dealt with (only
relevant for machines
with auxiliary motor)
dealt with in 4.1
dealt with in 6.1 d)

—

4

—

3.22
3.23

4.2
4.2

dealt with in 6.1
dealt with in 6.1

11.3

neglected use of personal protection
equipment
inadequate area lighting
mental overload or underload, stress, etc.
human error
Hazard combinations
Hazards caused by failure of energy
supply, breaking down of machinery parts
and other functional disorders, for
example:
failure of energy supply (of energy
and/or control circuits)
unexpected ejection of machine parts or
fluids
failure, malfunction of control system

(unexpected start up, unexpected
overrun)
errors of fitting
overturn, unexpected loss of machine
stability
Hazards caused by (temporary) missing
and/or incorrectly positioned safety
related measures/means, for example:
all kinds of guard
all kinds of safety related (protection)
devices
starting and stopping devices

dealt with in 4.3
not dealt with (only
relevant for machines
with auxiliary motor)
not relevant

—

3.7

11.4

safety signs and signals

—

3.6.7, 5.2,

5.3, 5.4
5.4

not dealt with (only
relevant for machines
with auxiliary motor)
dealt with in 6.1

8

8.1
8.2

8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
9
10

10.1
10.2
10.3

10.4
10.5
11

11.1
11.2

all kinds of information or warning
devices
11.6 energy supply disconnecting devices
11.7 emergency devices
11.8 feeding/removal means of workpieces
11.9 essential equipment and accessories
for safe adjusting and/or maintaining
11.10 equipment evacuating gases, etc.

11.5

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—
—
—
3.3, 3.11
—

6.2.2
6.1
3.11
3.12, 6.2.1,
6.2.3, 6.2.6
—

not relevant
not relevant

not relevant
not relevant
dealt with in 6.1
not relevant

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EN 708:1996

Table A.2 — List of hazards due to mobility
Hazards

Solution given by this standard

12

Inadequate lighting of moving/working area

not relevant

13

Hazards due to sudden movement, instability, etc.

partly dealt with in 4.3

14

Inadequate/unergonomic design of driving/operating

position

14.1

hazards due to dangerous environments (contact
with moving parts, exhaust gases etc.)

not relevant

14.2

inadequate visibility from drivers/operators position

not relevant

14.3

inadequate seat/seating (seat index point)

not relevant

14.4

inadequate/unergonomic design/positioning of controls

not dealt with (only relevant for
machines with auxiliary motor)

14.5

starting/moving of machinery

dealt with in 4.3, 6.1

14.6

traffic of machinery

not relevant

14.7

movement of pedestrian controlled machinery

not relevant

15

Mechanical hazards

—

15.1

hazards to exposed persons due to uncontrolled
movement

dealt with 4.3

15.2

hazards due to break-up and/or ejection of parts

not dealt with

15.3

hazards due to rolling over (deflection limiting
volume: DVL)

not relevant

15.4

hazards due to falling objects (DVL)

not relevant

15.5

inadequate means of access

not relevant

15.6

hazards caused due to towing, coupling, connecting,
transmission, etc.

partly dealt with in 6.1, 6.2

15.7

hazards due to batteries, fire, emissions etc.

not dealt with (only relevant for
machines with auxiliary motors)

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EN 708:1996

Annex B (informative)
Examples of some soil working machines with powered tools
These examples are functional representations of the machines and do not give an illustration of the safety
measures required by this standard.

Figure B.1 — Rotary harrow

Figure B.2 — Rotary cultivator

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EN 708:1996

Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of “Machinery” Directive
98/37/CE.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product
falling within the scope of this standard.
The clauses of this standard are likely to support requirements of “Machinery” Directive.
Compliance with these clauses of this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific
essential requirements of the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations.

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