What is BS EN 908 - Safety of reel machines for irrigation about?
BS EN 908 is a standard that covers the safety of reel machines for irrigation, ensuring operational safety and performance in agricultural and forestry applications.
BS EN 908 specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of reel machines for irrigation including self-propelled machines.
BS EN 908 describes methods for the elimination or reduction of risks that need specific requirements for reel machines for irrigation.
BS EN 908 also specifies the type of information on safe working practices to be provided by the manufacturer.
Note: BS EN 908 does not cover -
- Environmental aspects
- Machines manufactured before the date of its publication
Who is BS EN 908 - Safety of reel machines for irrigation for?
BS EN 908 on safety of reel machines for irrigation applies to:
- Manufacturers of reel machines for irrigation purposes
- Dealers and importers of reel machines
- Testing houses for irrigation equipment
- Safety assurance services
Why should you use BS EN 908 - Safety of reel machines for irrigation?
A reel machine is a type of traveller irrigation machine featuring a stationary structure with a reel, coiling a hose that carries irrigation water and drags, a travelling cart, upon which is affixed the emitting system, which is most often an irrigation gun.
BS EN 908 provides users guidance on safety requirements, including irrigation gun, guiding system of hose, spool, stability, orientation of turret, hydraulic lifting, accessories, and transport, enabling the development of safety mechanisms for operational safety of reel machines for irrigation.
BS EN 908 provides a list of hazards and relevant clauses that includes mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, thermal hazards, noise and vibration hazards, radiation hazards, hazard combinations and more, enabling users to identify the hazards associated with the operations.
BS EN 908 also guidance on information for use, instruction handbook and marking of reel machines, enabling the standardization of information disclosure, operational instructions and safety protocols.
With obedience and compliance of BS EN 908, users can develop and assess reel machines for irrigation, enabling risk reduction and development of safety protocols for the safety operability and longevity in irrigation applications.