Standard: Road surface treatment machinery. Safety requirements

This document establishes comprehensive safety requirements specifically designed for machinery used in road surfacing and maintenance operations. It addresses various types of equipment employed to treat road surfaces, including devices for mixing, laying, and compacting asphalt or other paving materials. The scope covers critical aspects such as design safety, guarding mechanisms, emergency stopping systems, and noise emission limits to ensure the protection of operators and bystanders during use. It integrates harmonized technical specifications to minimize risks associated with moving parts, hot surfaces, and hydraulic systems inherent to these machines. By defining essential safety criteria, the standard aims to reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries on construction sites. Compliance with these guidelines assists manufacturers in developing safer equipment and provides users with clear operational benchmarks. The content aligns with broader European technical norms to facilitate trade and ensure consistent safety levels across different regions without specifying the exact issuing body or precise release date.