DANSK DS/EN 16831 [ Active ]

This European Standard establishes a uniform format for reporting accidents where the following equipment are involved: – agricultural and forestry tractors (NACE code 09.02.03.01); – equipment fitted on tractors (e.g. a front – end loader) (NACE code 09.02.99.00); – equipment mounted on the tractor (front and/or rear) (NACE code 09.02.99.00); – equipment towed by tractors (trailers and machinery) (NACE code 09.02.04.99); – self-propelled machinery (NACE code 09.02.03.02); – telescopic loaders (NACE code 09.02.03.02); – lawn and gardening equipment (NACE code 09.02.99.00); – powered hand-held machinery used in agriculture (NACE code 09.02.99.00). Accidents with this equipment on road use are also covered by this document. Are excluded from the scope of this document: – the above-mentioned equipment when used in another environment than agriculture, forestry and landscape gardening (e.g. tractors used on construction sites); – material handling equipment other than telescopic loaders, skid steer loaders, wheel loaders and front-end loaders mounted on tractors. All profiles of harmed persons should be in the scope. There should be no distinction/exemption between employers, employees, self-employed persons, bystanders or other persons involved in the accident. Situations that are excluded from the scope of this document: – near-miss accidents and other incidents, not resulting in harm; – chronic diseases as a result of physical agents. Fire hazards are only in the Scope for those fire accidents that have caused physical harm.