Machinery for forestry — General safety requirements — Amendment 1
Machinery for forestry — General safety requirements — Amendment 1
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ISO 11850:2011/Amd 1:2016 is an important amendment to the international standard covering general safety requirements for forestry machinery. Published by ISO (International Organization for Standardization), this amendment updates the third edition of the 2011 standard to enhance safety measures applied to forestry equipment. The scope focuses on defining specific safety requirements to protect operators and maintenance personnel by addressing the design and operational safety of forestry machines.
This standard is developed by the ISO technical committee ISO/TC 23, subcommittee 15, which specializes in tractors and agricultural and forestry machinery. It aligns with ISO’s mission to ensure safety, reduce occupational hazards, and support international harmonization of safety regulations within the forestry machinery industry.
General Safety Requirements: Establishes updated safety protocols for forestry machinery, ensuring machinery components like guards and protective devices meet strict safety criteria.
Amendment 1 Highlights:
Protective Openings and Guards: Revisions clarify the dimensions and mass standards for openings in guards to prevent access to hazardous machine parts and reduce injury risk.
Compliance and Intellectual Property: Reflects ISO’s rigorous procedures to ensure conformity to international directives, addressing intellectual property rights related to the standard content.
Forestry Equipment Manufacturers: ISO 11850:2011/Amd 1:2016 guides manufacturers in designing safer forestry machinery which complies with internationally accepted safety criteria, contributing to product reliability and market acceptance.
Safety Inspectors and Regulatory Bodies: Provides a benchmark for evaluating the safety of forestry machines during audits, inspections, and certification processes, improving workplace safety standards.
Operators and Maintenance Personnel: Indirectly benefits users by enforcing standards that reduce mechanical hazards through improved design of guards and safety devices.
Global Trade and Compliance: Supports manufacturers and users in adhering to global safety standards, facilitating international trade by minimizing technical barriers linked to safety regulations in forestry machinery.
ISO 2867:2011 - Specifies safety requirements for guards on forestry machinery, including dimensional criteria and mass restrictions for detachable guards, which ISO 11850:2011/Amd 1:2016 directly references and updates.
ISO/TC 23 Series - Other standards developed by the ISO technical committee covering tractors and agricultural as well as forestry machinery safety and performance.
ISO/IEC Directives - Provides foundational guidelines for the development, maintenance, and amendment of international standards, ensuring uniform processes and quality.
By adhering to ISO 11850:2011/Amd 1:2016, forestry machinery manufacturers and users can ensure high safety standards, reduce incident risks, and maintain compliance with evolving international regulations that govern the design and operation of forestry equipment. This amendment reinforces the global commitment to occupational health and safety in the forestry sector.
Mentioned in the description and other ISO standards
