M/303 - Safety of chain saws
Mandate awarded to CEN within the framework of Directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, with a view to revision of ISO standard 11681-2 concerning the safety of chain saws for tree service
Mandate M/303 tasks CEN with revising the ISO standard 11681-2 on the safety of chain saws used in tree services. This mandate is issued under Directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, aiming to update and align safety requirements to ensure better protection for users. The revision is conducted within the framework of European standardisation processes as referenced in CEN/BT C22/2001.
Purpose
This mandate was awarded to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to develop revised European standards addressing the safety of chain saws used in tree service operations. The revision aligns with Directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, ensuring that safety standards meet updated regulatory requirements.
Standardisation request
CEN is requested to undertake the revision of the existing ISO standard 11681-2, which specifically deals with the safety requirements for chain saws used in tree service. The objective is to adapt and harmonize this international standard for European use, incorporating any necessary amendments to comply with EU machinery safety directives.
Expected deliverables
- A revised European standard based on ISO 11681-2 covering safety aspects of chain saws used in tree service.
- The updated standard should fulfill the essential health and safety requirements set out in Directive 98/37/EC.
- The deliverables will support manufacturers, users, and enforcement authorities by providing a harmonized safety framework for chain saws.
Context
Directive 98/37/EC (subsequently replaced by Directive 2006/42/EC) regulates machinery safety within the EU. Chain saws, especially those used for tree service and forestry work, pose significant risks, making standardized safety requirements critical. The original ISO 11681-2 standard provides an international benchmark for such machinery safety. This mandate aims to align the European standard with both the international framework and EU legislative requirements to improve safety outcomes in the relevant sector.
This mandate covers the standardisation work related to the safety of chain saws used in tree service, focusing on revising the ISO standard 11681-2 to ensure compliance with machinery safety requirements under Directive 98/37/EC.
General Information
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/303 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate awarded to CEN within the framework of Directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, with a view to revision of ISO standard 11681-2 concerning the safety of chain saws for tree service". Mandate awarded to CEN within the framework of Directive 98/37/EC relating to machinery, with a view to revision of ISO standard 11681-2 concerning the safety of chain saws for tree service There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.