Agricultural machinery - Safety - Silage loading, mixing and/or chopping and distributing machines

This document establishes comprehensive safety requirements specifically designed for agricultural machinery, with a focused application on equipment used for ensiling, mixing, and/or chopping as well as distributing silage. The content addresses potential hazards arising during operation, maintenance, and cleaning of these specialized machines within farm environments. Detailed specifications are provided regarding the design, construction, and performance criteria necessary to protect operators and nearby personnel from mechanical risks, including those related to moving parts, energy sources, and structural stability. It also outlines requirements for guards, access provisions, and control systems to ensure safe interaction with the machinery. Furthermore, the text covers information to be supplied by the manufacturer, such as instructions for safe use and necessary warnings. The scope encompasses various configurations of equipment employed in the preparation and handling of silage, aiming to minimize accidents and ensure operational safety across different agricultural settings without limiting the applicability to specific brands or models.