Overview
EN ISO 19085-10:2019/A11:2020 specifies safety requirements for building site saws, also known as contractor saws, used in woodworking. Developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this amendment aligns the standard with essential safety requirements under the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The latest amendment updates Annex ZA, clarifying the relationship between this European Standard and applicable regulatory requirements, and ensuring presumption of conformity within the European market.
This standard is critical for manufacturers, importers, and users of woodworking machinery, particularly building site saws, by setting harmonized safety measures that minimize occupational risks and enhance compliance for equipment operating on construction sites.
Key Topics
- Scope and Purpose:
EN ISO 19085-10 covers contractor saws designed for use on construction sites and in similar mobile woodworking applications. It establishes technical and operational safety requirements to address common hazards and minimize risk to users.
- Safety Integration:
The standard details principles of safety integration in woodworking machines, including risk reduction, proper function, and foreseeable misuse. It aims to ensure operator protection through well-defined design and control measures.
- Relevant Hazards Addressed:
- Moving and dangerous parts
- Falls or ejected objects
- Loss of stability
- Electrical safety
- Noise and hazardous emissions
- Accidental tool contact
- Maintenance and operator intervention
- Directive Compliance:
Conformance with the standard supports compliance with the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), ensuring products can bear the CE marking and facilitating market access across European countries.
- Amendment Highlights:
The A11:2020 amendment provides an updated Annex ZA, clarifying the correspondence between clauses of the standard and essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Applications
EN ISO 19085-10:2019/A11:2020 applies to:
- Manufacturers:
Assists in the design, development, and production of safer building site saws that comply with European regulations, reducing liability and ensuring market acceptance.
- Importers and Distributors:
Ensures that imported or distributed machines meet harmonized safety requirements, supporting regulatory compliance and customer safety.
- Construction and Woodworking Companies:
Provides guidance for selection, operation, and maintenance of compliant contractor saws on building sites, reducing workplace accidents and downtime.
- Regulatory Bodies and Inspectors:
Offers a reference framework for market surveillance and conformity assessment against harmonized safety requirements.
Benefits include:
- Enhanced worker safety and reduced accident risk
- Easier compliance with EU legal requirements
- Support for CE marking and marketability across Europe
- Streamlined maintenance and inspection protocols
Related Standards
- EN ISO 19085 Series:
EN ISO 19085-10 is part of the wider EN ISO 19085 series, which sets out safety requirements for various woodworking machinery.
- Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive):
The principal EU legal framework for machine safety, directly referenced in Annex ZA of this standard.
- Other Relevant Standards:
- EN ISO 12100: Safety of machinery - General principles for design
- EN 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1
For current lists of harmonized standards, consult the Official Journal of the European Union and CEN national member websites.
Keywords: woodworking machines, contractor saws, building site saws, machinery safety, EN ISO 19085-10, CE marking, EU Machinery Directive, CEN, harmonized standard, workplace safety.
