Title: Noise framework directive 2000/14/EC stage 2 · AEM requests the European Union consider and act on the following recommendations: • Maintain Stage 1 permissible sound power

AEM/CECE/CEMA/KOCEMA Joint Technical Liaison Meeting Munich, Germany 5 & 6 April 2004

AGENDA ITEM: 7.1 Preparation date: 11 Mar 2004By: Stephan Belaen

Title: Noise framework directive 2000/14/EC stage 2

Background: The noise framework directive 2000/14/EC has been transposed in all the EU countries. It is the law. In the year 2006, the stage 2 of this directive will take its effects. For all the machines with limits (Article 12) this means a further 3dB(A) noise reduction. Since November 2002, CECE together with CEMA (European Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers Association) have demonstrated some major difficulties and impossible challenges of Industry for the Stage II requirements. (see attached annex 1 for the details of the Industry proposals) In parallel to the CECE proposal, Hitachi and Komatsu also made a proposal letter, requesting to maintain the Stage I levels for the duration of Stage I for Dump trucks.

Current status: Under the pressure of Industry, the European Commission - DG-Environment, accepted to re-activate the activities of the Working Group 7 (WG7), which will study the proposals made by all stakeholders, and report to the Commission by the end of 2004, so that the Commission can make their proposals to the Council and Parliament not later than January 3rd 2005, as foreseen in the Directive, art. 20-1. WG7 is composed of Member States officials, Commission officials, representatives of notified bodies and representatives of Industry Associations (CECE, FEM, EGMF). Actual results after 3 WG7 meetings (Oct-30-2003, Nov-26-2003, and Feb-10-2004) :

Type of equipment Request from industry WG7 position Instrument to achieve the target

Dozers - Tracked Maintain Stage I limits in place of Stage II

in favor to keep stage 1 values during the duration of stage 2 for steel tracked dozers, still discussion on borderline between steel and rubber tracked machines

Amendment by codecision

Excavator - loaders Tracked

Maintain Stage I limits in place of Stage II

Not available on the market, no action


Loaders - Tracked Maintain Stage I limits in place of Stage II

In discussion still discussion on borderline between steel and rubber tracked machines


Action X Information X



Dozers – Wheeled > 250kW


In discussion Compromise? 2 years delay for stage II, based only on economical arguments


Landfill compactor, loader type with bucket > 250kW




Loaders – Wheeled > 250kW




Excavators > 250kW




Dumpers > 250kW


In discussion: Compromise? 2 years delay for stage II, based only on economical arguments


Dumpers (revision of the definition to include classification, compact standing and seated)

Agreed Guidelines

Paver-finishers Revise the definition and the corresponding limit values (precompacting screed, compaction screed and high compaction screed) Maintain stage I limits for compaction screed machines.

In discussion, positive tendency


Hand guided compaction machines

Revise the test code as it include the noise coming from process which is not in line with the philosophy of the directive

Keep stage 1 and develop a new cycle

Amendment by codecision Develop a CEN standard

Include IC engine powered breakers into the category not smaller than 30 kg, regardless of the actual mass.

Come back to the requirement existing in the old directive

to include IC engine powered concrete breakers and picks in the category not lighter than 30 kg. The change is due to wrong transposition of the old directive


Hand held breakers Revise the definition Define a definition to clarify the situation

Guidelines

Industrial trucks (excluding rough terrain ones) > 10t


Modify the classification for further revision of the directive

Report Article 20.1



Transfer lift trucks >10 t in article 13


Rough terrain lift trucks Revise the test code to put it in line with the loaders as they have similar use

In favor to modify test code


one year transition period

one year transition period for equipment having engine between 75kW and 130kW to be in line with directive 97/68/EC modified

In discussion, Commission don’t believes the increased heat rejection


Actions to be taken : Putting more pressure on the Commission to finalize the reports sooner than January 3rd 2005. Prove the increased heat rejection for stage IIIA engines

Draft April 6, 2004 Mrs. Margot Wallström European Commission DG Environment Av. de Beaulieu 9 B-1160 Brussels Belgium Dear Mrs. Wallström: The following comments are offered on behalf of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in response to the European Noise Directive 2000/14/EC (Stage 2) scheduled for implementation in January of 2006. The Directive requires a further noise reduction of 3dB, which is critically problematic to many sectors of the off-road manufacturing industry. AEM is an international trade and business development resource for nearly 700 companies manufacturing equipment, products, and services used worldwide in the construction, agricultural, industrial, mining, forestry, materials-handling, and utility fields. AEM member companies manufacture a variety of equipment ranging from large mobile cranes and earthmovers, to small hand-held portable and walk-behind machinery. These machines are seldom operated in densely populated areas or in close proximity to residential areas except for a few weeks over a many decade period. The Noise Directive has been carefully reviewed and technologically tested. Based on this comprehensive review, AEM has concluded swift action is needed in order to avoid key types of equipment from being prohibited from the market, or becoming no longer viable due to reduced performance with little positive impact on the overall noise level experienced by EU citizens. Product development plans within industry are considerably longer than the one-year period that exists between the date in Article 20 and the mandatory implementation of Stage 2, thus necessitating immediate action. AEM has reviewed and fully supports both the position papers developed by CECE on earthmoving and mobile road construction machinery and FEM on Mobile Cranes and rough terrain lift trucks. The papers and presentations were provided to the European Commission’s Outdoor Equipment Working Group (WG7).

AEM requests the European Union consider and act on the following recommendations:

• Maintain Stage 1 permissible sound power levels for steel tracked dozers, loaders, excavator-loaders and mobile cranes;

• Delay the introduction of Stage 2 levels until Jan 2008 for the following machinery above 250 kW: excavators, wheeled loaders, wheeled dozers, loader-type landfill compactors and dumpers;

• Improve the test method and the definitions for paver-finishers and rough terrain lift trucks;

• Keep Stage 1 values and develop a suitable test cycle for handguided compaction machines;

• Adapt the test code and refer to the updated version of EN996 (amendment 2) for piling equipment;

• Introduce a 1-year transition period (to January 2007) for equipment in the 75-130kW power category.

We respectfully request the European Commission take prompt action and implement these recommendations, thus ensuring the availability of construction equipment that provides a vital role to European society and the economy. Please let us know if additional comments or clarification would be helpful. Sincerely, Dennis Slater AEM President cc: Mr. Erkki Liikanen, European Commission, DG Enterprise

AEM/CECE/CEMA/KOCEMA Joint Technical Liaison Meeting Munich, Germany April 5-6, 2004

AGENDA ITEM: 7.2 Preparation date:29 March 2004 By:Cosette Dussaugey Page 1 of 1

Title: Status of Revision of the machinery directive Background and Issue Status: Background: Transmission of the proposal to the Council and the European Parliament [COM (2000) 899 - 2001/0004 (COD)] in accordance with article 95 of the Treaty: 26 January 2001 Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee: 12 September 2001 Opinion of the European Parliament - first reading: 4 July 2002. Issue status The study of the proposal make very slow progress in Council. There is still no agreement for the Articles and the study of annex 1 is not finalized. Orgalime, the umbrella organization fro the electro-mechanical engineering industry proposed to cancel the revision of the directive. This proposal is supported by German and Austrian authorities but not by the other countries. If at the end of the year no significant progress is registered, it is possible that the Commission will cancel the revision. If significant progress is registered, the revised directive could be adopted in 2005 or beginning of 2006. Future Outcome/Proposed JTLM Action: To support the CECE position "Cece is of the opinion that there is no need for a complete revision of the directive, Nevertheless

1. some errors in the translation need to be corrected to avoid deviation in the application of the directive

2. the building hoist need to be added in the field of application of the directive as to day there is no European regulation for this type of product."

Action Information X


AGENDA ITEM: 7.3 Preparation date: 29 March 04 By: Mark Ireland – CECE Page 1 of 1

Title: Road Harmonisation Directive Background and Issue Status:

Despite the following Directives; - 98/37/EC – Machinery - 89/336/EEC – EMC - 97/68/EC – Engine Emission - 2000/14/EC – Outdoor Noise Free trade of Earth-Moving machines is still not possible because of the various regulations of the EU Member States for the on-road use of our machines. The issues are widely documented and can be seen in the Construction Europe Report – May 2003 (Annex 1)

For more than 10-years industry has requested that a new EU Directive be created to harmonise the requirements of the 15-member states (+10 from 1-May-2004).

Over the last year the National Associations of CECE have continued lobbying the responsible ministries of the Member States and MEP’s to gain their support.

Starting in September of 2003 the Commission assigned the roading project to a “Stagier” from the UK HSE (Health and Safety Executive). After a pre-meeting with Industry it was determined that to satisfy the requirements for a New Approach Directive and to make it more saleable to the Member States, the proposal made in 1999 would have to be revised to contain requirements of the format presented in the Machinery Directive. To this end the industry assisted in the development of a ‘model’ Essential Roading Requirement (ESR) for the braking system of machines (Annex 2). The requirement being supported by the standard EN ISO 3450: 1996.

A parallel activity was to compare the existing national requirements for the braking systems of off-road machinery and the EN ISO standard, and to demonstrate how New Approach can give equivalent protection. The analysis was made with the German, Italian and Swedish regulation which are deemed to be the most demanding of the EU15. Additionally the comparison was made to the Agricultural Tractor Directive 76/432/EEC. The results showed that the EN ISO 3450 is equivalent to existing national requirements.

The Commission suggested that Industry should be ready to give up the preference to self-certify the non-safety critical machine systems (glazing, audible warning, fuel tank…), instead having notified body involvement for all requirements. This would give further confidence for the functioning of New Approach and would give credibility to the Industry proposal.

In our discussions with the Commission Industry also suggested the possibility of developing an EN standard describing the on-road requirements of machines. This was strongly supported by the Commission and was seen as a good tool for defining the later requirements of a Directive.

Future Outcome/Proposed JTLM Action:

Support the development of an EN-ISO standard to cover the on-road requirements of non-road mobile machinery. This standard can be developed in parallel the ISO work on EN 474, completing the missing items (few) for road use.


Date: 2004-03

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Contents Page

Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5 1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5 2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5 3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................7 4 Safety requirements and/or measures ................................................................................................7 4.1 General....................................................................................................................................................7 4.2 Dimensions and masses.......................................................................................................................7 4.3 Speed ......................................................................................................................................................8 4.4 Road preservation .................................................................................................................................8 4.4.1 General....................................................................................................................................................8 4.4.2 Tyres and rims .......................................................................................................................................8 4.4.3 Non-metallic tracks................................................................................................................................8 4.5 Steering system .....................................................................................................................................8 4.6 Brake systems........................................................................................................................................9 4.7 Operators station ...................................................................................................................................9 4.7.1 Visibility ..................................................................................................................................................9 4.7.2 Mirrors.....................................................................................................................................................9 4.7.3 Restraint system....................................................................................................................................9 4.8 Operator's station equipped with an enclosed cab ...........................................................................9 4.8.1 Demisting and defrosting systems......................................................................................................9 4.8.2 Wiper systems........................................................................................................................................9 4.8.3 Doors and windows.............................................................................................................................10 4.9 Operator's controls and indicators....................................................................................................10 4.9.1 General..................................................................................................................................................10 4.9.2 Inadvertent activation..........................................................................................................................10 4.9.3 Pedals ...................................................................................................................................................10 4.9.4 Operating instrumentation..................................................................................................................10 4.10 Lighting, signalling and marking lights, and reflex-reflector devices............................................10 4.10.1 General..................................................................................................................................................10 4.10.2 Slow-moving vehicle (SMV) plate.......................................................................................................10 4.10.3 Special warning lamp ..........................................................................................................................10 4.11 Plates and inscriptions .......................................................................................................................11 4.11.1 Rear registration plate.........................................................................................................................11 4.11.2 Manufacturers plate.............................................................................................................................11 4.11.3 Identification Number..........................................................................................................................11 4.12 Warning devices ..................................................................................................................................11 4.13 Noise emission measurement ............................................................................................................11 4.14 Protruding appliance protection ........................................................................................................11 4.14.1 Sharp edges and tools ........................................................................................................................11 4.14.2 Identification and signalling ...............................................................................................................11 4.15 Uncontrolled motion............................................................................................................................12 4.16 Fenders .................................................................................................................................................12 4.17 Trailer towing .......................................................................................................................................12 4.18 Fuel tanks .............................................................................................................................................12 5 Verification of safety requirements/measures..................................................................................12 Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................13

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Foreword

This document prEN xxx has been prepared by Technical Committee …

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a National Standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by …., and conflicting National Standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by ….

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Introduction

This European Standard is a type C standard as stated in EN 1070.

The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indicated in the scope of this standard.

When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard.

1 Scope

This standard establishes the on-road requirements for earth-moving machinery described in EN ISO 6165, except rollers.

This standard is applicable to earth-moving machinery with a maximum travel speed of 40 km/h.

This standard does not apply to earth-moving machinery on legs.

This standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events during normal on road operation of earth-moving machinery.

This standard does not cover the hazards relevant to earth-moving machinery operated by remote control.

This standard is not applicable to earth-moving machines, which are manufactured before the date of publication of this standard by CEN.

2 Normative references

This standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).

prEN 474, Earth-moving machinery — Safety.

EN 1070, Safety of machinery — Terminology.

EN 12643, Earth-moving machinery — Rubber-tyred machines — Steering requirements (ISO 5010:1992, modified).

EN ISO 3450, Earth-moving machinery — Braking systems of rubber-tyred machines — System and performance requirements and test procedures (ISO 3450:1996).

EN ISO 3457:2003, Earth-moving machinery — Guards — Definitions and requirements (ISO 3457:2003).

EN ISO 6165, Earth-moving machinery — Basic types — Vocabulary (ISO 6165:2001).

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prEN ISO 6683, Earth-moving machinery — Seat belts and seat belt anchorage (ISO/DIS 6683:2002).

ISO 3779: 1983, Road vehicles — Vehicle identification number (VIN) — Content and structure

ISO 4250-3:1997, Earth-mover tyres and rims — Part 3: Rims.

ISO 5006-1:1991, Earth-moving machinery — Operator's field of view — Part 1: Test method.

ISO 6014:1986, Earth-moving machinery — Determination of ground speed.

ISO 6016:1998, Earth-moving machinery — Methods of measuring the masses of whole machines, their equipment and components.

ISO/DIS 6395:—1), Acoustics — Measurement of exterior noise emitted by earth-moving machinery — Dynamic test conditions.

ISO/DIS 6405-1:20022), Earth-moving machinery — Symbols for operator controls and other displays — Part 1: Common symbols.

ISO 6405-2:1993 + Amd 1:1997, Earth-moving machinery — Symbols for operator controls and other displays — Part 2: Specific symbols for machines, equipment and accessories, including Amendment 1:1997, Additional symbols.

ISO 9533:1989, Earth-moving machinery — Machine mounted forward and reverse audible warning alarm — Sound test method.

ISO 10261:2002, Earth-moving machinery — Product identification numbering system.

ISO 10263-5:1994, Earth-moving machinery — Operator enclosure environment — Part 5: Windscreen defrosting system test method.

ISO 10265:1998, Earth-moving machinery –- Crawler machines –- Performance requirements and test procedures for braking systems.

ISO 10532:1995, Earth-moving machinery — Machine-mounted retrieval device — Performance requirements.

ISO/DIS 10968:20023), Earth-moving machinery — Operator's controls.

ISO 12509:1995, Earth-moving machinery — Lighting, signalling and marking lights, and reflex-reflector devices.

ISO 14396:2002, Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Determination and method for the measurement of engine power — Additional requirements for exhaust emission tests in accordance with ISO 8178.

ISO 14401-1:2004, Earth-moving machinery — Field of vision of surveillance and rear-view mirrors — Part 1: Test method.

ISO 14401-2:2004, Earth-moving machinery — Field of vision of surveillance and rear-view mirrors — Part 2: Performance criteria.

1) ISO standard to be published (revision of ISO 6395:1988 including its Amendment 1:1996)

2) ISO standard to be published (revision of ISO 6405-1:1991 including its Amendment 1:1997 and Amendment 2:1999)

3) ISO standard to be published (revision of ISO 10968:1995)

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the definitions stated in EN 1070 apply.

Earth-moving machinery and their families are defined in EN ISO 6165.

Definitions used in EN and ISO standards referred to in this European Standard are also valid for this European Standard.

Additional definitions specifically needed for this European Standard are added below.

3.1 earth-moving machinery self-propelled or towed machine on wheels or tracks (crawler), having equipment and/or attachment (working tool), primarily designed to perform excavating, loading, transporting, spreading, compacting or trenching of earth, rock or similar materials

NOTE An earth-moving machine is normally operated by a ride-on operator but can also be pedestrian -controlled.

3.2 intended operation use in earth-moving operation’s (excavating, loading, transporting, spreading, compacting or trenching of earth, rock or similar materials)

3.3 road any public road for use by vehicles for travel or transportation, with the exception of;

a) footpaths or pedestrian areas, or areas to which vehicles are not permitted,

b) the sites of temporary roadworks i.e. for repairs, maintenance, alterations, improvements, installations or any other works to, above or under a road, including works to road equipment (lighting, barriers, walls…).

3.3 travel on the road use on the road for purposes other than intended operation i.e. travelling between sites of work or to and from the site of normal residence of the machine.

4 Safety requirements and/or measures

4.1 General

Earth-moving machinery shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of EN 474, as far as not modified by requirements of this standard.

NOTE Earth-moving machinery are covered by directive 98/37/EC.

4.2 Dimensions and masses

Machines shall be so designed and equipped that their dimensions and mass minimise disruptions to the traffic on public roads.

maximum mass: 36 t

maximum axle load: 12 t

maximum length: 13 m

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maximum length (articulated machines): 18 m

maximum width: 3 m

maximum height: 4 m

The test methods for masses are specified in ISO 6016 – second edition 1998-04-01. The test methods for dimensions of basic machines are specified in ISO 6746- part 1 and part 2, second edition - 1987-11-01.

Unless specifically designed for the purpose of carrying loads during travel on the road i.e. in the case of dumpers, the mass of earth-moving machinery does not include any load other than loose tools or appliances necessary for the intended operation and carried on the machine during travel on the road.

4.3 Speed

Earth-moving machinery shall be marked with a sign indicating the maximum travel speed.

The test methods for speeds are specified in ISO 6014, second edition – 1986-06-15. A tolerance on the speed of +10% or + 3 km/h, which ever is the least, is permitted.

Earth-moving machinery with a travel speed more than 25 km/h shall be equipped with a speedometer.

4.4 Road preservation

4.4.1 General

Machine design shall minimise risk of road damage. In the case of machines with endless tracks, metallic contact with the road surface shall not occur.

4.4.2 Tyres and rims

Rubber-tyred earth-moving machinery shall have tyre and rim load performance adapted to the purpose and application.

Rims shall have clear identification (e.g. see ISO 4250-3).

4.4.3 Non-metallic tracks

Non metallic tracks shall have tread lug pattern such that static ground contact pressure will not exceed 3.5 bar.

4.5 Steering system

The steering system shall be such that the movement of the steering control shall correspond to the intended direction of steering. It shall be designed to assure safe and easy machine control during normal and secondary operating conditions.

Steering system of rubber-tyred machinery shall comply with EN 12643. If the steering system has selectable steer modes (e.g. 2WS, 4WS, crab) it shall be possible to positively engage the mode required for travel on the road. Inadvertent activation of other steer modes shall be minimised. A secondary steering system is not required for machines with a forward/reverse travel speed less than 20 km/h.

Steering system of crawler machines with a forward/reverse travel speed greater than 20 km/h shall be gradual.

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4.6 Brake systems

Earth-moving machines shall be equipped with a service brake system, a secondary brake system and a parking brake system, efficient under all conditions of service, load, speed, terrain and slope, for travel on the road.

The braking equipment shall be so designed, constructed and fitted to the machine so as not to be adversely affected by any vibration that it may be subjected to in normal use. The equipment shall be able to resist the corrosion and ageing phenomena which could lead to a sudden loss of braking efficiency.

Machines shall have brakes of equal nominal capacity rating applicable to each wheel of a braked axle.

Brake systems shall comply with the following requirements:

for wheeled machines with EN ISO 3450;

for crawler machines with ISO 10265.

4.7 Operators station

4.7.1 Visibility

Earth-moving machines shall be designed in accordance with ISO/DIS 5006 so that the operator has sufficient visibility from the operator's station in relation to the travel areas of the machine that are necessary for travel on the road.

4.7.2 Mirrors

Earth-moving machines shall be equipped with rear view mirrors according to ISO 14401-1 and ISO 14401-2.

4.7.3 Restraint system

Machines fitted with an operator protective structure shall have an operator restraint system that meets the requirements specified in EN ISO 6683.

4.8 Operator's station equipped with an enclosed cab

4.8.1 Demisting and defrosting systems

Facilities shall be provided to demist the front windscreen.

Facilities shall be provided to defrost the front windscreen and rear window, for example by means of a heating system or a particular defrosting device. The defrosting system for the windscreen shall meet the requirements specified in ISO 10263-5.

4.8.2 Wiper systems

The front and rear window(s) shall be fitted with motorised windscreen wiper(s) and washer(s). The area swept by the front wiper(s) must ensure an unobstructed forward view corresponding to a chord of the semi-circle of vision at least 8 m long within the sector of vision as described in ISO 5006. The tank of the window washer(s) shall be easily accessible.

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4.8.3 Doors and windows

Doors and windows shall be securely held in their functional positions; measures shall be taken for preventing inadvertent opening. Doors shall be retained at their intended operating position(s) by a positive engagement device.

Windows shall be so designed to assure sufficient light transmissibility and safety in case of breakage.

Windows shall be made of safety glass or other material, which provides similar safety performance (see e.g. ECE R43).

4.9 Operator's controls and indicators

4.9.1 General

The controls (hand levers, pedals, switches etc.) and indicators of the machine, equipment, attachment, shall be chosen, designed, constructed and arranged according to ISO/DIS 10968.

4.9.2 Inadvertent activation

Controls, which can cause a hazard due to inadvertent activation during travel on the road, shall be so arranged or deactivated or guarded as to minimise the risk. The deactivation device shall either be self-acting or acting by compulsory actuation of the relevant device.

4.9.3 Pedals

Pedals shall have an appropriate size, shape and be adequately spaced. The pedals shall have a slip-resistant surface and be easy to clean.

If the pedals of an earth-moving machine have the same function (clutch, brake, and accelerator) as on a motor vehicle, they shall be arranged in the same manner to avoid the risk of confusion.

4.9.4 Operating instrumentation

Control indicators for safe and proper operation of the machine, shall follow the safety colours and safety signs/requirements according to ISO 6011:2003.

4.10 Lighting, signalling and marking lights, and reflex-reflector devices

4.10.1 General

Earth-moving machines shall be equipped with lighting and signalling devices and reflectors and shall comply with ISO 12509. If these devices impede operation of the machines or are subject to damage during the intended operation, they shall be designed in such a way they can be properly positioned for travel on the road.

4.10.2 Slow-moving vehicle (SMV) plate

Earth-moving machinery with a travel speed less than or equal to 25 km/h shall be equipped with a SMV plate. The SMV plate shall comply with the requirements of ISO 12509.

4.10.3 Special warning lamp

Earth-moving machinery shall be equipped with special warning lamp(s) according to ISO 12509.

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4.11 Plates and inscriptions

4.11.1 Rear registration plate

Earth-moving machinery shall have at the rear, space for a registration plate. The space for mounting shall comprise an even or virtually even rectangular surface with a length and height 520 x 120mm or 255 x 165 mm.

The space shall allow the plate to be mounted substantially vertical in relation to the rear of the machine.

4.11.2 Manufacturers plate

Earth-moving machinery shall be equipped with a product label/plate complying with the requirements of ISO 10261.

4.11.3 Identification Number

Earth-moving machinery shall bear a Product Identification Number according to ISO 12061.

NOTE A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) according to ISO 3779: 1983 is deemed to be equivalent.

4.12 Warning devices

Earth-moving machinery shall be equipped with an audible warning device (horn) controlled from the operator's station, the A-weighed sound pressure level of which shall be greater than or equal to 93 dB. The value shall be measured 7 m from the foremost point of the machine with equipment/attachment in its travel position as defined in ISO/DIS 6395. The test procedure shall be in accordance with ISO 9533;

4.13 Noise emission measurement

Self-propelled machines shall be so designed that their sound level does not exceed the standard performance reflecting the state of the art.

NOTE Certain types of earth-moving machinery are covered by directive 2000/14/EC.

The sound power level for the different types of earth-moving machinery shall be measured according to ISO/DIS 6395 unless otherwise stated EN 474.

4.14 Protruding appliance protection

Sharp edges on tools shall be designed, fitted or protected in such a way as to prevent injuries to persons under normal conditions of use.

4.14.1 Sharp edges and tools

Earth-moving machinery and their tools and appliances shall be designed to minimise risks and damage in case of collision during travel on the road. It shall be possible to easily install protective guards that have to be removed for the machines intended operation.

4.14.2 Identification and signalling

Tools and appliances that extend one meter beyond the vertical planes from which machine cross section projection reduces by more than 50% shall be equipped with additional retro reflecting devices. The minimum size of reflecting devices shall be 900 cm². Fittings of these devices may be such that during intended operation, they can be folded away or detached.

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4.15 Uncontrolled motion

Equipment, tools and appliances shall be protected so that movement from the holding position, other than by actuation of the controls by the operator, due to drift or creep (e.g. by leaking) shall be limited to the extent that it can not create a risk to exposed persons.

4.16 Fenders

Machine design should minimise risk of tyres projections, up to the max speed.

Earth-moving machinery with a travel speed (see ISO 6014) greater than 25 km/h shall be equipped with fenders according to EN ISO 3457 to protect from debris ejected by the tyres or tracks if the risk exists.

4.17 Trailer towing

The mechanical connection devices of a machine designed to tow shall be so designed that the safety according to the state of the art is provided. The connections and their locking mechanisms shall be easy to latch and to unlatch, whereby it shall be assured that under normal operating conditions no unintentional unlatching can occur. Sufficient angular movement shall be ascertained.

4.18 Fuel tanks

Fuel tanks should be positioned to minimise the risk of damage and fire, and be designed to be corrosion-resistant and leak-proof.

Fuel tanks shall withstand an internal pressure of 0,03 MPa (0,3 bar) without permanent deformation or leakage.

Non-metallic fuel tanks shall be made of flame retardant material. The speed of flame spread shall not exceed 50 mm/min, when tested according to ISO 3795.

NOTE ECE R34, Annex V (excluding clause 1) is suitable for the testing of fuel tanks made of plastic materials.

5 Verification of safety requirements/measures

It is necessary to verify that the requirements of this standard have been incorporated in the design and manufacture of an earth-moving machine. Either one or a combination of the following shall achieve this:

a) measurement;

b) visual examination;

c) as appropriate, test where a method is prescribed in the standard referred to in any particular requirement;

d) by assessment of the contents of the documentation required to be kept by the manufacturer e.g. evidence that bought-in components, such as windscreens, have been manufactured to the required standard.

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[7] ECE R34, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the prevention of fire risks.

[8] ECE R43, Annex 5, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of safety glazing and glazing material. Uniformly-Toughened Glass Panes.

[9] ECE R46, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of rear-view mirrors, and of motor vehicles with regard to the installation of rear-view-mirrors.

Report to14th Construction Equipment Joint Technical Meeting

April 5-6 , 2004

Harmonization of National Road Regulations

Main activities in 2003

• Continued lobby to Member State representatives and MEP’s

• Mr. Walker from UK HSE seconded to Commission for a 6-month period (stage) and assigned the NRMM Roading proposal

• Re-opened the discussion with the Commission

• Revision of the 1999 Common Industry Memorandum

• Development of a Model Essential Roading Requirement

• Comparison of existing National Regulations and Standards

Industry memorandum / model requirement

Braking

CECECECE CEMACEMA FEMFEM

EN ISO 345071/320/EEC

76/432/EEC71/320/EEC ISO 6292

Machinery Directive"Without prejudice to the provisions of road traffic regulations, self-propelled machinery and its trailers must meet the requirements for slowing down, stopping, braking ...The driver must be able to slow down and stop self-propelled machinery by means of a main device... an emergency device... with fully independent and easily accessible controls… a parking device… "

"Self-propelled machines shall be equipped with brakes to assure safe and effective stopping at all permissible travel speeds and at all permissible load conditions, and holding on gradient."


BrakesSelf-propelled machines shall be equipped with brakes to enable the operator safe and effective stopping at any design speed and at all permissible load conditions, and holding on a gradient.Self-propelled rider seated machines shall be fitted with a service, secondary and parking brake system.The service brake system shall allow the operator to continuously and progressively increase and decrease the braking force by operation of the braking control. The operator shall be able to achieve this braking action from his seat and retain control of the steering with at least one hand.The secondary brake system shall make it possible to halt the machine within a reasonable distance in the event of failure of the service braking system. For the purposes of this requirement, it is assumed that not more than one failure of the service braking system can occur at one time.The parking brake system must enable the stationary machine to be held immobile even in the absence of the operator. The parking brake shall be capable of being held in the applied position by a purely mechanical device and may be combined with the service or secondary brake.The braking equipment shall be so designed, constructed and fitted to the machine so as not to be adversely affected by any vibration that it may be subjected to in normal use. The equipment shall be able to resist the corrosion and ageing phenomena which could lead to a sudden loss of braking efficiency.Machines shall have brakes of equal nominal capacity rating applicable to each wheel of a braked axle.

CECECECE CEMACEMA FEMFEM


• More robust requirement

• Consistent with existing directives and standards

• Removes references to directives and standards that are not known or understood

• Requires standards to demonstrate conformity (EN ISO 3450 may already be acceptable)

• Used to sell the idea of New Approach to Member States

• Deceleration / stopping distance• Function of initial speed

116²15,0 vvs +≤Germany and 76/432/EEC

Italy

Sweden and EN ISO 3450

VVd

28,091,3 +=

)5(2,0150

² ++= vvs

Comparison of existing National Requirements



Other possibilities for harmonisation

Develop an EN standard for the on-road requirements of NRMM

• A member state cannot object to a machine conforming to an EN standard

• Developed without a mandate for a specific Directive i.e. not a harmonised standard but,

• Objection is against article 95 of the Treaty

• A member state would have to justify the grounds for objection of a machine, adding weight to the case for a Directive

• An EN standard could form the basis of a legislative document

JTLM action points

• Support the development of an EN / EN ISO standard(s) for the on-road requirements of NRMM

• Consider and support the revision of existing ISO standards if and when the need arises to support the on-road requirements

• Assist in the comparison of existing national regulations and standards

• Provide to CECE any summary information on national regulations


AGENDA ITEM: 7.5 Preparation date: 2004-03-25 By: Page 1 of 2

Title: Physical Agents Vibration Directive (2002/44/EC) included implementation by EU Member States Background and Issue Status: The Physical Agents Directive for Vibration (2002/44/EC) which will come into force at 2005-06-06 is asking employers to observe exposure action and limit values for hand-arm and whole-body vibration as regards the exposure of workers operating equipment arising risks from vibration. Earth-moving machinery is an equipment category where the determination of those risks is rather difficult due to permanently changing operating and terrain conditions. An increasing number of inquiries to the machine suppliers (related to 2002/44/EC) show the urgent demand to prepare supporting material for the customer which have to comply with this Directive. In addition there are indications from governments of several EU countries, that product specific supporting material can be referred to for the practical implementation of 2002/44/EC in their countries. After consultation with contractors associations in several EU countries and supported by the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) DIN/NAM proposes the elaboration of a Technical Report compiling expected whole-body vibration emission data for relevant earth-moving machinery at typical machine applications for different categories of machine size. After approval by CEN/TC 151 and ISO/TC 127 this Technical Report will be elaborated as a joint standardisation project of both committees under the Vienna Agreement (ISO lead). A co-operation with the Technical Committees CEN/TC 231 and ISO/TC 108 dealing with "Shock and vibrations" was established. A preparation as joint CEN/ISO standardisation project have the following advantages: - all activities regarding the practical implementation of 2002/44/EC in different EU countries and

related activities in countries abroad EU could be co-ordinated; - world-wide available vibration measurement data could be used; - the world-wide acceptance of the Technical Report would be given.

Action X Information X


AGENDA ITEM: 7.5 Preparation date: 2004-03-25 By: Page 2 of 2

At the first meeting of the responsible ISO/TC 127/JWG Vibration at 9th of February 2004 in Frankfurt/M it was decided to prepare a Technical Report of ISO and CEN containing Expected whole-body vibration emission levels at typical machine applications for earth-moving machinery. The machine families and typical machine application as shown in the attached document will be covered by the Technical Report. For the compilation of existing vibration measurement data a measurement data sheet will be elaborated. The measurement data submitted by JWG member to the preparer (using the agreed measurement data sheet) will be reviewed at the next meeting of ISO/TC 127/JWG Vibration scheduled for 7th/8th of July 2004 in Paris. It is planned to have a public available draft of the Technical Report available until June 2005. Future Outcome/Proposed JTLM Action: Manufacturers associations are asked to encourage their members to participate actively in the elaboration of the Technical Report (e. g. by providing vibration measurement data).

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Machine types and their typical operating conditions

data available

data necessary

tractor-dozer crawler dozer dozing material through forward/reversing motion

TBG, USA, Japan,

(HSE), INRS

tear up by scarifier (HSE) Japan, (TBG), (USA)

transfer movement USA,TBG,INRS, (HSE)

wheel dozer dozing material through forward/reversing motion

- X

transfer movement - X

loader crawler loader load & carry motion

TBG, USA

V-shape motion TBG, USA

mining application (excavation of minerals; rocky application)

USA (TBG)

transfer movement USA, TBG

Compact skid steer loader with (rubber) tracks load & carry motion

USA, (HSE)

V-shape motion USA, (HSE)

transfer movement USA, (HSE)

wheel loader load & carry motion

TBG, USA, Volvo,

(HSE), INRS

V-shape motion TBG, USA, Volvo, Japan, (HSE), (INRS)

mining application (excavation of minerals; rocky application) )

TBG, Volvo

transfer movement TBG, USA, Volvo,

(HSE), INRS

compact wheel loader load & carry motion

TBG, INRS

V-shape motion TBG, (INRS)

transfer movement TBG, (INRS)

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compact skid-steer loader load & carry motion

USA, (TBG)

V-shape motion USA, (TBG)

transfer movement USA, (TBG)

wheel backhoe loader load & carry motion

(HSE), INRS

V-shape motion (HSE), INRS, TBG

excavating (HSE), INRS, TBG

transfer movement (HSE), INRS

excavator crawler excavator excavating (shovel or grabtype attachment)

Japan, USA, (HSE), TBG

mining application (excavation of materials) Japan, (Volvo), (USA)

hydraulic breaker application TBG, (HSE)

transfer movement USA, (HSE)

compact crawler excavator excavating (bucket or grabtype attachment)

Japan, TBG, (HSE)

hydraulic breaker application TBG

transfer movement (HSE)

wheel excavator excavating (bucket or grabtype attachment)

Japan, TBG

hydraulic breaker application TBG X

transfer movement TBG, X

compact wheel excavator excavating (bucket or grabtype attachment)

(INRS), (TBG)

hydraulic breaker application (INRS), (TBG)

transfer movement (INRS), (TBG)

crawler cable-operated excavator excavating (bucket or grabtype attachment)

(TBG)

mining application (excavation of materials) (TBG)

transfer movement (TBG)

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wheel cable-operated excavator excavating (shovel or grabtype attachment)

(TBG)

mining application (excavation of materials) (TBG)

transfer movement (TBG)

trencher crawler trencher work cycle

(USA)

transfer movement (USA)

compact crawler trencher work cycle

(USA)


wheel trencher work cycle

TBG (USA)


compact wheel trencher work cycle

TBG (USA)


dumper rigid frame dumper loading process

USA, (HSE), TBG, (INRS)

travel with load USA, (HSE), TBG, (INRS)

unloading USA, (HSE) TBG, (INRS)

travel without load USA, (HSE),TBG,

(INRS)

compact frame dumper (site dumper) work cycle

(HSE) X

transfer movement (HSE) X

articulated frame dumper travel with load + loading process

Volvo, (HSE),

INRS, TBG

unloading Volvo, (HSE),

INRS, TBG

travel without load Volvo, (HSE),

INRS, TBG

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compact articulated frame dumper work cycle

?

transfer movement ?

crawler dumper work cycle

(Japan)

transfer movement (Japan)

compact crawler dumper work cycle

(Japan)

transfer movement (Japan)

wheel scraper work cycle

USA

transfer movement USA

motor grader finish grading

TBG, USA

hard grading TBG USA

transfer movement TBG USA

landfill compactor work cycle

TBG USA, Volvo

compactor single drum vibrating compactor soil compaction with vibration (boulder)

TBG (Dynapac, Caterpillar,

TBG)

soil compaction with vibration (coarse gravel) TBG (Dynapac, Caterpillar,

TBG) soil compaction with vibration (silt)

asphalt compaction with vibration TBG (Dynapac, Caterpillar,

TBG) asphalt compaction without vibration (Dynapac,

Caterpillar, TBG)

transfer movement (Dynapac, Caterpillar,

TBG) Pneumatic tire roller soil compaction (sand)

(Dynapac, Caterpillar,

TBG) asphalt compaction (Dynapac,

Caterpillar, TBG)

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TBG) Static 3-wheel roller soil compaction (sand)


TBG) asphalt compaction (Dynapac,

Caterpillar, TBG)


TBG) tandem roller with vibration soil compaction with vibration


TBG) soil compaction without vibration (Dynapac,

Caterpillar, TBG)

asphalt compaction with vibration TBG

asphalt compaction without vibration (Dynapac, Caterpillar,

TBG) transfer movement (Dynapac,

Caterpillar, TBG)

pipe layer work cycle (movement and lowering of pipes)

(TBG, USA)

transfer movement (TBG, USA)

Agenda item 7.5

page 1 • 2004-03-25JTLM, Berg, April 2004

Physical Agents Vibration Directive (2002/44/EC) included implementation by EU Member States

Background and Issue Status:

The Physical Agents Directive for Vibration (2002/44/EC) which will come into force at 2005-06-06 is asking employers to observe exposure action and limit values for hand-arm and whole-body vibration as regards the exposure of workers operating equipment arising risks from vibration.

Earth-moving machinery is an equipment category where the determination of those risks is rather difficult due to permanently changing operating and terrain conditions.

An increasing number of inquiries to the machine suppliers (related to 2002/44/EC) show the urgent demand to prepare supporting material for the customer which have to comply with this Directive.

Agenda item 7.5



In addition there are indications from governments of several EU countries, that product specific supporting material can be referred to for the practical implementation of 2002/44/EC in their countries.

After consultation with contractors associations in several EU countries and supported by the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE) DIN/NAM proposes the elaboration of a Technical Report compiling expected whole-body vibration emission data for relevant earth-moving machinery at typical machine applications for different categories of machine size.

After approval by CEN/TC 151 and ISO/TC 127 this Technical Report will be elaborated as a joint standardisation project of both committees under the Vienna Agreement (ISO lead). A co-operation with the Technical Committees CEN/TC 231 and ISO/TC 108 dealing with "Shock and vibrations" was established.

Agenda item 7.5



A preparation as joint CEN/ISO standardisation project have the following advantages:

all activities regarding the practical implementation of 2002/44/EC in different EU countries and related activities in countries abroad EU could be co-ordinated;

world-wide available vibration measurement data could be used;

the world-wide acceptance of the Technical Report would be given.

Agenda item 7.5



At the first meeting of the responsible ISO/TC 127/JWG Vibration at 9th of February 2004 in Frankfurt/M it was decided to prepare a Technical Report of ISO and CEN containing

Expected whole-body vibration emission levels at typical machine applications for earth-moving machinery.

The machine families and typical machine application as shown in the attached document will be covered by the Technical Report.

For the compilation of existing vibration measurement data a measurement data sheet will be elaborated.

Agenda item 7.5



The measurement data submitted by JWG member to the preparer (using the agreed measurement data sheet) will be reviewed at the next meeting of ISO/TC 127/JWG Vibration scheduled for 7th/8th of July 2004 in Paris.

It is planned to have a public available draft of the Technical Report available until June 2005.

Agenda item 7.5




Manufacturers associations are asked to encourage their members to participate actively in the elaboration of the Technical Report (e. g. by providing vibration measurement data).


AGENDA ITEM: 7.6 Preparation date: 2004-03-25 By: Dr. Gerhard Steiger Page 1 of 2

Title: CEN Standards Activities (EN 474, EN 500, EN 791) Background and Issue Status: EN 474: After the final agreement on the technical content of the EN 474 series among the members of CEN/TC 151/WG 1 in October 2002 the final drafts have been assessed by Mr. Vandegaer (CEN consultant for machinery safety). During the meeting of CEN/TC 151/WG 1 in Stockholm from 23rd to 25th February 2004 a principle agreement has been taken on Mr. Vandegaer's assessments. Only few remaining items (in particular regarding an acceptable reference standard for operator's visibility) have to be clarified until the start of the Formal Vote. The Formal Vote can be started when the 3 language version of the final drafts will be available. The start of the Formal Vote is expected for the second half of 2004. EN 500: The final agreement on the technical content of the EN 500 series among the members of CEN/TC 151/WG 5 has been taken in March 2004. The final drafts were submitted to CMC for starting the Formal Vote on 2004-03-22. Before starting the Formal Vote the final drafts have to be assessed by Dr. Umbreit (CEN consultant for machinery) and Mr. Jacques (CEN consultant for noise). A similar procedure as prescribed for EN 474 will be followed in advance of the start of the Formal Vote. The start of the Formal Vote can be estimated for the first half of 2005. EN 791: As result of the CEN/TC 151 plenary meeting in Prague in October 2003 new secretary and convenor for CEN/TC 151/WG 3 have been appointed: CEN/TC 151/WG 3 Secretariat: Bart van Cleef, NL CEN/TC 151/WG 3 Convenor: Bill Robertson, UK After cancellation of the previous CEN/TC 151 work item 151158 for a revision of EN 791:1995 due to delayed progress a CEN/TC 151/WG 3 meeting is scheduled for 6/7 May 2004 in order to agree the further steps of work. It is expected that WG 3 will decide to apply for an amendment to EN 791:1995 covering the following items:

- integration of horizontal directional drilling machines; - update of noise clauses; - update of requirements for guarding of the drill string.



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CEN/TC 151 standards activities: For information regarding the actual programme of work and stage of elaboration see attached Doc. CEN/TC 151 N70 Rev. 29.1 E. Future Outcome/Proposed JTLM Action: none

CEN/TC 151 N 70 Rev. 29.1 E March 2004

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Updated work programme of CEN/TC 151 and its working groups and state of elaboration

March 2004

WORK ITEM NO. RESPONSIBLE BODY DESCRIPTION/TITLE TARGET DATES1) (Year/Month)

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STATE OF ELABORATION

CEN/TC 151 (DIN) Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety

WI 128 WG 1 (SIS) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 12: Requirements for cable excavators

97.06 R 98.10 R 01.11 R prEN 474-12 (final draft) sent to CMC on 02-02-15 for starting the formal vote 3).

WI 140 Revision of EN 474-1:1994 2) 97.05 R 01.03 R 03.06 R prEN 474-1 (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-06-25 for starting the formal vote 3) .






1) Note about target dates: I (= CEN/CENELEC Stage Code 31): Working document expected from Technical Body II (= Stage Code 40): Document available at CMC for CEN-Enquiry III (= Stage Code 49): Document available at CMC for formal vote 2) Standard’s title see pages 8, 9 and 10

European Committee for Standardization

CEN/TC 151 - Construction Equipment

and Building Material Machines - Safety Secretariat


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WI 153 WG 1 Continuation Revision of EN 474-7:1998 2) 98.09 R 01.03 R 03.06 R prEN 474-7 (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-06-25 for starting the formal vote 3) .





WI 158 WG 3 (NEN) Revision of EN 791:1995 2) 97.06 R 00.03 R 00.03 R WI cancelled by CEN/BT resolution 9/2004 (limited lifetime)

WI 22 (mandated) WG 4 (DIN) Tunnelling machines - Shield machines, horizontal thrust boring machines, auger boring machines, lining erection equipment - Safety requirements

93.02 R 96.02 R 99.07 R prEN 12336 (improved final draft) sent to CMC on 03-11-18 for starting the formal vote

WI 188 Amendment 1 to EN 815:1996 2) 03.06 03.10 03.09 R EN 815 prA1sent to CMC on 2003-09-12 for starting the UAP.

WI 90 (mandated) WG 5 (DIN) Road-surface-treatment machines - Safety requirements 95.03 R 97.07 R 00.02 R prEN 13020 (improved final draft) sent to CMC on 04-02-27 for starting the formal vote.

WI 133 Revision of EN 500-1:1995 2) 98.12 R 01.09 R 04.01 prEN 500-1 (final draft) sent to CMC on 04-03-22 for starting the formal vote.

3) Continuation of agreement procedure with CEN consultant(s


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WI 134 WG 5 continuation Revision of EN 500-2:1995 2) 98.12 R 01.09 R 04.01 prEN 500-2 (final draft) sent to CMC on 04-03-22 for starting the formal vote.



WI 138 Revision of ENV 500-6:1995 2) 98.12 R 01.09 R 04.01 prEN 500-6 (final draft) sent to CMC on 04-03-22 for starting the formal vote.

WI 53 (mandated) WG 6 (DIN) Wall saws and similar machines – Safety 96.12 R 03.10 05.04 In preparation in WG.

WI 4) (mandated) Revision of EN 1454:1997 2) Revision in parallel to elaboration of ISO 19432 under clause 5.1 of Vienna agreement; ISO lead

WI 10 (mandated) WG 8 (DIN) Machinery and plant for the preparation of concrete and mortar - Safety requirements

94.01 R 95.08 R 01.03 R prEN 12151 (improved final draft) sent to CMC on 04-02-11 for starting the formal vote.

WI 86 (mandated via WI 10)

Truck mixers - Safety requirements 94.01 R 96.09 R 02.08 R prEN 12609 (final draft) sent to CMC on 2002-08-30 for starting the formal vote.

WI 88 (mandated via WI 10)

Concrete compactors and smoothing machines - Safety requirements 94.01 R 96.10 R 01.03 R prEN 12649 (improved final draft) sent to CMC on 04-02-11 for starting the formal vote.

WI 11 (mandated) WG 9 (DIN) Thermal installations for the cement, lime and gypsum industry - Safety requirements

96.07 R 97.06 R 02.06 prEN 12950. WI deleted by CEN/TC 151 resolution 272 on 02-09-18.

WI 129 (mandated) Feeding, crushing, milling, sizing and sorting machines for mechanical processing of minerals and similar solid materials - Safety - Part 1: Common requirements for single machines and processing plant

97.06 R 97.06 R 02.12 R prEN 1009-1. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-01-28 for starting the formal vote 3).

WI 130 (mandated) Feeding, crushing, milling, sizing and sorting machines for mechanical processing of minerals and similar solid materials - Safety - Part 2: Feeding machinery

97.06 R 97.06 R 03.03 R prEN 1009-2. (final drafts) sent to CMC on 03-03-27 for starting the formal vote.

WI 131 (mandated) Feeding, crushing, milling, sizing and sorting machines for mechanical processing of minerals and similar solid materials - Safety - Part 3: Crushing

97.06 R 97.06 R 02.12 R prEN 1009-3. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-03-07 for starting the formal


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and milling machinery vote. 4) Allocation of WI number by CMC


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WI 132 (mandated) WG 9 continuation Feeding, crushing, milling, sizing and sorting machines for mechanical processing of minerals and similar solid materials - Safety - Part 4: Sorting and sizing machinery

97.06 R 97.06 R 02.12 R prEN 1009-4. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-03-27 for starting the formal vote.

WI 60 (mandated via Part 1)

WG 10 (UNM) Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 6: Stationary and mobile equipment for the manufacture of precast reinforced products

95.05 R 99.10 R 02.12 R prEN 12629-6 (improved final draft) sent to CMC on 03-09-30 for starting the formal vote.

WI 61 (mandated via Part 1)

Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 7: Stationary and mobile equipment for long line manufacture of prestressed products

95.05 R 99.10 R 03.03 R

prEN 12629-7 (final draft) Formal vote finished positively 03-09-24.

WI 167 Amendment to EN 12629-12) - 06.09 06.09 Amendment decided by TC 151.








WI 15 (mandated) WG 11 (UNI) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone - Safety - Requirements for diamond wire saws

96.12 R 04.10 R 05.12 prEN 12866. WI cancelled by CEN/BT resolution 54/2003 (limited lifetime)

WI 16 (mandated) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone - Safety - Requirements for chain and belt slotting machines

93.02 R 97.04 R 04.10 prEN 12867. WI cancelled by CEN/BT resolution 54/2003 (limited lifetime)

WI 18 (mandated) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone - Safety - Requirements for reciprocating frame saws

93.02 R 04.06 05.12 TC-Enquiry finished on 92-05-18.

WI 19 (mandated) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone - Safety - Requirements for disk cutters

93.02 R 02.10 04.04 Splitting of WI decided by CEN/TC 151 resolution 286 on 2003-02-15.

WI 189 (mandated) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone – Safety – Requirements for bridge saws

03.04 04.06 05.12 New WI as result of splitting of WI 151019 in preparation in WG.

WI 190 (mandated) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone – Safety – Requirements for circular block saws



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WI 20 (mandated) WG 11 continuation Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone - Safety - Requirements for grinding, polishing, calibrating machines

93.02 R 02.10 04.04 Splitting of WI decided by CEN/TC 151 resolution 287 on 2003-02-15.

WI 191 (mandated) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone - Safety - Requirements for surface finishing machines


WI 192 (mandated) Machines and plants for mining and tooling of natural stone - Safety - Requirements for edge finishing machines


WI 121 (mandated) WG 12 (DIN) Ceramic machines - Safety - Presses 94.05 R 96.11 R 03.03 R prEN 12692. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-02-17 for starting the formal vote.

WI 125 (mandated) Ceramic machines - Safety – Transfer platforms and cars 93.05 R 98.07 R 03.03 R prEN 13367. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-01-17 for starting the formal vote.

WI 127 (mandated) Ceramic machines - Safety - Setting and dehacking of fine clay tiles 93.05 R 97.11 R 03.03 R prEN 13102. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-01-17 for starting the formal vote.

WI 29 (mandated) Ceramic machines - Safety - Sorting and glazing of fine clay tiles 94.05 R 96.10 R 03.03 R prEN 12651. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-01-29 for starting the formal vote.

WI 93 (mandated) WG 13 (DIN) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 1: Storage, handling and transportation equipment inside the factory

94.06 R 03.10 R 05.03 prEN 13035-1. CEN enquiry started on 03-10-09.

WI 94 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 2: Storage, handling and transportation equipment outside the factory

95.06 R 04.02 05.08 In preparation in WG.

WI 97 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 5: Machines and installations for stacking and destacking

94.07 R 98.03 R 03.03 R prEN 13035-5 (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-03-24 for starting the formal vote.

WI 98 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 6: Machines for break-out


WI 99 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 7: Cutting machines for laminated glass


WI 100 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 8: Machines and plants for production of

95.11 R 98.03 R 03.03 R prEN 13035-8 (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-03-31 for starting the


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insulating glass formal vote.


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WI 101 (mandated) WG 13 Continuation Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 9: Washing installations

95.01 R 98.03 R 03.03 R prEN 13035-9. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-03-13 for starting the formal vote.

WI 102 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 10: Grinding and polishing machines

95.04 R 98.03 R 03.03 R prEN 13035-10. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-02-27 for starting the formal vote. 3)

WI 103 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 11: Drilling machines


WI 105 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 13: Machines for the production of laminated glass


WI 106 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 14: Mirror-coating plant


WI 107 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of hollow glass - Safety requirements - Part 1: Gob feeder

94.07 R 98.03 R 02.11 R prEN 13042-1. (final draft) sent to CMC on 03-02-28 for starting the formal vote. 3)

WI 108 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of hollow glass - Safety requirements - Part 2: Handling machines for feeding

94.07 R 98.04 R 02.02 R prEN 13042-2 (improved final draft) sent to CMC on 03-10-23 for starting the formal vote

WI 109 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of hollow glass - Safety requirements - Part 3: I. S. machines


WI 110 (mandated) Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of hollow glass - Safety requirements - Part 4: Multi-station rotating machines

96.01 R 98.03 R 03.06 WI deleted by CEN/TC 151 resolution 298 on 2003-10-08.

WI 35 (mandated) WG 14 (BSI) Demolition machines - Mobile operated machines - Safety requirements 93.02 R 99.10 R 03.04 R prCEN/TS 13778 (final draft). Formal Vote finished on 03-11-14.

WI 186 WG 16 (DIN) Snow grooming equipment – Safety requirements 02.03 04.03 05.09 Elaboration decided by CEN/TC 151


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WI 166 Subsector I 27 Revision of EN 13627:2000 (ISO 3449:1992 modified) “Earth-moving machinery – Falling-object protective structures – Laboratory tests and performance requirements”

- - - Parallel enquiry ISO/DIS 3449 – prEN ISO 3449 finished positively on 03-04-14

WI 187 Amendment 1 to EN ISO 6165:2002 "Earth-moving-machinery – Basic types – Vocabulary"

- - - Parallel enquiry ISO 6165:2001/ DAM 1:2002 – EN ISO 6165: 2002/prA1:2002 finished on 02-11-29

WI 178 Revision of EN ISO 6683:1999 “Earth-moving machinery – Seat belts and seat belt anchorages”

- - - Parallel enquiry ISO/DIS 6683 – prEN ISO 6683 finished positively on 03-04-07

WI 179

Revision of EN ISO 2867:1998 „Earth-moving machinery – Access systems” - - - Second Parallel enquiry ISO/DIS 2867 –prEN ISO 2867 finished on 03-08-12

WI 180

Revision of EN ISO 3164:1999 “Earth-moving machinery – Laboratory evaluations of protective structures – Specifications for the deflection – limiting volume”

- - - Revision in parallel to revision of ISO 3164:1995 under clause 5.1 of Vienna Agreement; ISO lead

WI 181

Revision of EN ISO 3411:1999 “Earth-moving machinery – Human physical dimensions of operators and minimum operator space envelope”

- - - Revision in parallel to revision of ISO 3411:1995 under clause 5.1 of Vienna agreement; ISO lead

WI 194 Adaptation of ISO 10262:1998 "Earth-moving machinery – Hydraulic excavator – Laboratory tests and performance requirements for operator protective guards as EN ISO 10262

02.10

03.06 03.06 New Work Item (UAP of 6 months) decided by CEN/TC 151 resolution 277; Procedures decided by ISO/TC 127 have to be followed (see CEN/TC 151 resolution 296)

WI 193 "Earth-moving machinery – Operator's field of view" 03.02 04.04 05.10 New Work Item (CEN enquiry) decided by CEN/TC 151 resolution 276

WI 4) "Earth-moving machinery – Expected whole-body vibration levels at typical machine applications"

04.10 05.06 05.06 New Work Item (Technical report) as parallel project under clause 5.1 of Vienna agreement (ISO lead) decided by CEN/TC 151 resolution 297 and ISO/TC 127 resolution 192.


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CEN/TC 151-European Standards published

EN 474-1:1994 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements EN 474-1:1994/AC:1995 EN 474-1:1994/A1:1998 *) EN 474-2:1996 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 2: Requirements for tractor-dozers EN 474-3:1996 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 3: Requirements for loaders EN 474-4:1996 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 4: Requirements for backhoe loaders EN 474-5:1996 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 5: Requirements for hydraulic excavators EN 474-5:1996/AC:1997 EN 474-6:1996 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 6: Requirements for dumpers EN 474-6:1996/AC:1996 EN 474-7:1998 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 7: Requirements for scrapers EN 474-8:1998 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 8: Requirements for graders EN 474-9:1998 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 9: Requirements for pipelayers EN 474-10:1998 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 10: Requirements for trenchers EN 474-11:1998 *) Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 11: Requirements for earth and landfill compactors EN 500-1:1995 *) Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 1: Common requirements EN 500-2:1995 *) Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 2: Specific requirements for road milling machines EN 500-3:1995 *) Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 3: Specific requirements for soil stabilization machines EN 500-4:1995 *) Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 4: Specific requirements for compaction machines EN 500-5:1995 *)a) Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 5: Specific requirements for joint cutters ENV 500-6:1995 Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 6: Specific requirements for paver-finishers EN 536:1999 *) Road construction machines - Asphalt mixing plants - Safety requirements EN 791:1995 *) Drill rigs – Safety requirements


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EN 815:1996 *) Safety of unshielded tunnel boring machines and rodless shaft boring machines for hard rock EN 996:1995 *) Piling equipment - Safety requirements EN 996:1995/A1:1999 *) EN 996:1995/A1:1999/AC EN 996:1995/A2:2003 EN 1454:1997 *) Portable, hand-held, internal combustion cutting-off machines – Safety EN 12001:2003 Conveying, spraying and placing machines for concrete and mortar – Safety requirements EN 12110:2002*) Tunnelling machines – Air locks – Safety requirements EN 12111:2002*) Tunnelling machines – Road headers, continuous miners and impact rippers – Safety requirements EN 12348:2000 *) Core drilling machines on stand – Safety EN 12418:2000 *) Masonry and stone cutting-off machines for job site – Safety EN 12629-1:2000 *) Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate – Safety – Part 1: Common requirements EN 12629-2:2002 Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate – Safety – Part 2: Block making machines EN 12629-3:2002 Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium silicate – Safety – Part 3: Slide and turntable machines EN 12629-4:2001 *) Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate – Safety – Part 4: Concrete roof tile making machines EN 12629-5-1:2003 Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate – Safety – Part 5-1: Pipe making machines manufacturing in the

vertical axis EN 12629-5-2:2003 Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate – Safety – Part 5-2: Pipe making machines manufacturing in the

horizontal axis EN 12629-5-3:2003 Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate – Safety – Part 5-3: Pipe prestressing machines EN 12629-5-4:2003 Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate – Safety – Part 5-4: Concrete pipe coating machines EN 12629-8:2002 Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium silicate – Safety – Part 8: Machines and equipment for the manufacture of

constructional products from calcium-silicate (and concrete) EN 12643:1997 *) Earth-moving machinery - Rubber-tyred machines - Steering requirements (ISO 5010:1992 modified) EN 13019:2001 *) Machines for road surface cleaning – Safety requirements EN 13021:2003 Winter service machines – Safety requirements EN 13035-3:2003 Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass – Safety requirements – Part 3: Cutting machines EN 13035-4:2003 Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass – Safety requirements – Part 4: Tilting tables


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EN 13042-5:2003 Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of hollow glass – Safety requirements – Part 5: Presses EN 13309:2000 **) Construction machinery – Electromagnetic compatibility of machines with internal electrical power supply EN 13510:2000 *) Earth-moving machinery – Roll-over protective structures – Laboratory tests and performance requirements EN 13510:2000/AC:2002 (ISO 3471:1994, including Amendment 1:1997 modified) EN 13524:2003 Highway maintenance machines – Safety requirements EN 13531: 2001*) Earth-moving machinery – Tip-over protective structure (TOPS) for compact excavators – Laboratory tests and performance requirements (ISO 12117:1997 modified) EN 13627:2000*) Earth-moving machinery - Falling-object protective structures - Laboratory tests and performance requirements (ISO 3449: 1992 modified) EN 13862:2001 Floor cutting-off machines - Safety EN ISO 2860:1999 *) Earth-moving machinery - Minimum access dimensions EN ISO 2867:1998 *) Earth-moving machinery - Access systems EN ISO 3164:1999 *) Earth-moving machinery - Laboratory evaluations of protective structures - Specifications for the deflection-limiting volume EN ISO 3411:1999 *) Earth-moving machinery - Human physical dimensions of operators and minimum operator space envelope EN ISO 3450:1996 *) Earth-moving machinery - Braking systems of rubber-tyred machines - Systems and performance requirements and test procedures EN ISO 3457:2003 *)c) Earth-moving machinery - Guards and shields - Definitions and specifications EN ISO 5353:1998 Earth-moving machinery and tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Seat index point EN ISO 6165:2002 b) Earth-moving machinery - Basic types - Vocabulary EN ISO 6682:1995 *) Earth-moving machinery - Zones of comfort and reach for controls EN ISO 6683:1999 *) Earth-moving machinery - Seat belts and seat belt anchorages EN ISO 7096:2000*) Earth-moving machinery – Laboratory evaluation of operator seat vibration EN ISO 7096:2000/AC:2002 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ (*) Harmonised standard according to the Directive 98/37/EC (**) Harmonised standard according to the Directive 89/336/EEC (a) Replaced by EN 13862:2001 "Floor cutting-off machines – Safety" (b) Replaces EN ISO 6165:1999 (c) Replaces EN ISO 3457:1995


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Agenda item 7.6


CEN Standards Activities(EN 474, EN 500, EN 791)

Background and Issue Status:EN 474After the final agreement on the technical content of the EN 474 series among the members of CEN/TC 151/WG 1 in October 2002 the finaldrafts have been assessed by Mr. Vandegaer(CEN consultant for machinery safety). During the meeting of CEN/TC 151/WG 1 in Stockholm from 23rd to 25th February 2004 a principleagreement has been taken on Mr. Vandegaer's assessments.

Only few remaining items (in particular regarding an acceptable reference standard for operator's visibility) have to be clarified until thestart of the Formal Vote.

The Formal Vote can be started when the 3 language version of the final drafts will be available. The start of the Formal Vote is expected for thesecond half of 2004.

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EN 500:The final agreement on the technical content of the EN 500 series among the members of CEN/TC 151/WG 5 has been taken in March 2004. The final drafts were submitted to CMC for starting the Formal Vote on 2004-03-22. Before starting the Formal Vote the final drafts have to be assessed by Dr. Umbreit (CEN consultant for machinery) and Mr. Jacques (CEN consultant for noise). A similar procedure as prescribed for EN 474 will be followed in advance of the start of the Formal Vote. The start of the Formal Vote can be estimated for the first half of 2005.

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EN 791

As result of the CEN/TC 151 plenary meeting in Prague in October 2003 new secretary and convenor for CEN/TC 151/WG 3 have been appointed:

CEN/TC 151/WG 3 Secretariat: Bart van Cleef, NL

CEN/TC 151/WG 3 Convenor: Bill Robertson, UK

After cancellation of the previous CEN/TC 151 work item 151158 for a revision of EN 791:1995 due to delayed progress a CEN/TC 151/WG 3 meeting is scheduled for 6/7 May 2004 in order to agree the further steps of work.

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EN 791

It is expected that WG 3 will decide to apply for an amendment to EN 791:1995 covering the following items:

integration of horizontal directional drilling machines;

update of noise clauses;

update of requirements for guarding of the drill string.

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CEN/TC 151 standards activities:

For information regarding the actual programme of work and stage of elaboration see attached

Doc. CEN/TC 151 N70 Rev. 29.1 E.

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AGENDA ITEM: 7.7 Preparation date: 11 Mar 2004By: Stephan Belaen Page 1 of 1

Page 1 of 1

Title: Lobbying in Europe

Background: Annex


Co-Decision Schema

Slide 2 , 19/04/2004

Co-Decision - First Phase• Parliament normally votes first in 1st reading

• No time limits

• End at 1st reading possible

• If Council does not accept result of EP’s 1st reading ->“Council Common Position”

Slide 3 , 19/04/2004

Co-Decision - Second Phase• Clock starts to run

• Possible end of legislation

• Commission’s opinion influences necessary majority in the Council

Slide 4 , 19/04/2004

Co-Decision - Third Phase• Important preparation phase

• Trialogues

• Commission partcipatesbut cannot influence majority votings

• Definitive end of the legal initiative

Co-Decision Schema


AGENDA ITEM: 7.8 Preparation date: 23/03/2004 By: H. De Lombaert Page 1 of 2

Title: ELV – Eco-design for Energy-using Products Background and Issue Status: A) Background : - No initiative on applying similar ELV legislation to NRMM as existing for vehicles : 2000/53/EC - However, other initiatives like Eco-design for EuP and REACH exist, which need to be closely monitored. - Proposal for Directive COM(2003) 453 adopted by the Commission on 01 Aug 2003 : - Objectives : 1- Ensure the free movement of EuP within the EU. 2- Improve the overall environmental performance of EuP = environmental protection. 3- Contribute to the security of energy supply & enhance the competitiveness of the EU economy. - Concept : - Framework Directive in co-decision by Council & Parliament. - Eco-design requirements for individual products will be fixed in implementing measures through Comitology procedure and after Stakeholders consultation. - Definition of EuP : in principle all products dependant on any kind of energy input. - Selection criteria : 1- Generic = integration of environmental considerations in product design 2- Specific = threshold values for selected environmental aspects 3- A combination of 1- and 2- - Impact on our Industry : Although falling within the scope of this proposal, it is very unlikely that our products will have a high rank priority if actual selection criteria remain. B) Actual status : - On-going discussions in both EP and Council – EP has drafted 251 amendments. - Important opinion discrepancies between EP and Council, where Council is more in line with Industry requirements. - Strong political will to finalize before June EP elections !!! Future Outcome/Proposed JTLM Action: A) Expected future development : - “Compromise” decisions under political pressure could create flwg. threats, and we have to insist on following important principles : - Legal base : To ensure the free movement of products in the internal market, the proposal must keep article 95 as sole legal base. - Self-regulation : The Commission has established this priority, which would offer the opportunity for rapid and efficient action in the field of environment thereby taking into account the driving role of market forces for innovation in our industries.




- Structured framework for selecting products for implementing measures : A structured approach should become the norm in order to remove the increasing uncertainty, which manufacturers are facing with the regulatory process today. - Efficient and effective market surveillance : Must be ensured in order to guarantee both, the enforcement of the future implementing measures and the delivery of the expected results. - Conformity assessment procedures : Should be in proportion to the risk involved - therefore no mandatory third party certification or “pre-distribution verification” should be considered. - Guaranteed fair competition : The requirements placed on EU manufacturers should be proportionate to those facing our main competitors on the international markets in order to prevent unfair competition. - Specific Eco-Design requirements ≠ the rule : The EuP framework should offer different types of implementing measures and conditions of implementation, which would be selected according to the characteristics of each product category with full involvement of affected stakeholders. B) Proposed JTLM actions : - No immediate JTLM action required as our products have “low priority” status for selection. - CECE to continue monitoring the evolution in Europe. - If similar initiatives exist in USA, Japan, and they would include possible threats to our Industry, then a JTLM position should be considered.



Title: ELV – European Chemicals Policy - REACH (REACH = Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of CHemicals) Background and Issue Status: A) Background : - No initiative on applying similar ELV legislation to NRMM as existing for vehicles : 2000/53/EC - However, other initiatives like Eco-design for EuP and REACH exist, which need to be closely monitored. - Proposal for Regulation COM(2003) 644 adopted by the Commission on 29 Oct 2003 : - Objectives : - The proposed new Regulation aims at improving the protection of human health and the environment while maintaining the competitiveness and enhancing the innovative capability of the EU chemicals industry. - REACH would furthermore give greater responsibility to industry to manage the risks from chemicals and to provide safety information on the substances. This information would be passed down the chain of production. - Concept : Enterprises that manufacture or import more than one tonne of a chemical substance / preparations per year would be required to register it in a central database, by means of a Chemical Safety Report (CSR). - Impact on Industry : - According the latest Impact studies made by the Commission, the direct costs on Industry is estimated at 5 billion Euro. - Further analysis shows that this proposed Regulation is not only impacting the Chemical Industry, but also the users of these chemicals – the so-called “Downstream users”. - Possible “threats” for our Industry as Downstream users : - Some substances may disappear from the EU market, esp. those with low added value for the manufacturer, and those with a low volume. - Considerable price increase for above substances. - A possible shift of the responsibility for risk assessment down the supply chain. - Time consuming procedure can generate an adverse effect on innovation & competitiveness. - Competitive disadvantage for European manufacturers in comparison to our Non-EU- competitors, who would not have to follow the REACH procedures in production facilities located outside the EU.




Future Outcome/Proposed JTLM Action: A) Expected future development : - December 2004 : EP first reading - June 2005 : Council common position - December 2005 : EP second reading - April 2006 : Council second reading - July 2006 : Conciliation procedure B) Proposed JTLM actions : - No immediate JTLM action required. - CECE to continue monitoring the evolution in Europe. - If similar initiatives exist in USA, Japan, and they would include possible threats to our Industry, then a JTLM position should be considered.

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Title: Noise framework directive 2000/14/EC stage 2 · AEM requests the European Union consider and act on the following recommendations: • Maintain Stage 1 permissible sound power