ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1
(Amendment)Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests — Amendment 1: Scope clarification
Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests — Amendment 1: Scope clarification
Chasse-neige — Exigences de sécurité et essais — Partie 1: Terminologie et essais communs — Amendement 1: Clarification du domaine d'application
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 23/SC 13 - Powered lawn and garden equipment
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 23/SC 13 - Powered lawn and garden equipment
- Current Stage
- 5020 - FDIS ballot initiated: 2 months. Proof sent to secretariat
- Start Date
- 23-Jan-2026
- Completion Date
- 23-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
Overview
ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1:2022 is an international standard focusing on the safety requirements and test procedures for snow throwers. Specifically, Part 1 of this standard covers terminology and common test methods for combustion engine-powered snow throwers, including both pedestrian-controlled and ride-on models. The 2022 Amendment 1 clarifies the scope to ensure precise application.
Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 23/SC 13 in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this standard aligns with safety regulations such as the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. It provides a foundational framework enhancing the safety, testing, and regulatory compliance of powered snow removal machinery.
Key Topics
Terminology and Definitions
Defines clear and consistent terminology for all types of combustion engine snow throwers, facilitating uniform understanding for manufacturers, testers, and regulatory bodies.Common Test Procedures
Describes standardized test methods applicable across snow thrower models to evaluate key safety performance aspects, promoting reliable and repeatable safety assessments.Scope Clarification
Ensures the standard explicitly applies to combustion engine-powered pedestrian and ride-on snow throwers, refining the applicability and eliminating ambiguity.Safety Integration Principles
Emphasizes principles related to risk assessment, risk reduction, and safe machinery design, consistent with ISO 12100 requirements.Compliance with Safety Directives
Aligns with the European Directive 2006/42/EC essential health and safety requirements, covering mechanical hazards, protective devices, emissions, fire risks, maintenance, and operator information.Maintenance and Operator Accessibility
Addresses the importance of safe access to operating positions and servicing points, along with energy isolation measures to prevent accidental injury during maintenance.Information and Marking Requirements
Sets requirements for effective warnings, instruction manuals, and machine markings to inform and protect users against residual risks.
Applications
ISO 8437-1 is essential for:
Manufacturers of snow throwers, providing them with a harmonized framework for designing safer machines that meet international safety expectations.
Safety and conformity testing organizations, ensuring standardized procedures when evaluating snow thrower safety features.
Regulatory authorities and certification bodies, offering a reference for assessing compliance with machinery safety laws.
Maintenance and servicing teams, utilizing guidelines on safe access and isolation to protect workers during routine or corrective tasks.
End users and operators of combustion engine snow throwers, who benefit indirectly through enhanced product safety, clear operating instructions, and hazard communication.
This standard is particularly valuable for improving safety in environments prone to heavy snowfall, reducing accidents, and supporting sustainable machinery operation practices.
Related Standards
ISO 8437-1 is part of a series addressing snow thrower safety and must be used in conjunction with:
ISO 8437-2, -3, and -4: Cover specific safety requirements and testing methods for distinct snow thrower components or types.
ISO 12100:2010: General principles for the design of machinery with a focus on risk assessment and risk reduction, applicable to snow throwers.
ISO 17398:2004: Standards related to safety colors and safety signs essential for appropriate hazard communication on machinery.
By integrating ISO 8437-1 with these standards, manufacturers and testers ensure comprehensive coverage of safety aspects, facilitating conformance to both international and European safety regulations.
Keywords: ISO 8437-1, snow throwers safety, snow thrower test procedures, combustion engine snow throwers, pedestrian-controlled snow throwers, ride-on snow throwers, machinery safety standards, ISO machinery directives, European Machinery Directive compliance, snow removal machine safety.
ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1 - Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests — Amendment 1: Scope clarification Released:9. 01. 2026
REDLINE ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1 - Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests — Amendment 1: Scope clarification Released:9. 01. 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1 is a draft published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests — Amendment 1: Scope clarification". This standard covers: Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests — Amendment 1: Scope clarification
Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests — Amendment 1: Scope clarification
ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAmd 1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 15202-2:2020, ISO 8437-1:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Amendment
ISO 8437-1:2019/
FDAM 1
ISO/TC 23/SC 13
Snow throwers — Safety
Secretariat: ANSI
requirements and test
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procedures —
2026-01-23
Part 1:
Voting terminates on:
2026-03-20
Terminology and common tests
AMENDMENT 1: Scope clarification
Chasse-neige — Exigences de sécurité et essais —
Partie 1: Terminologie et essais communs
AMENDEMENT 1: Clarification du domaine d'application
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FINAL DRAFT
ISO 8437-1:2019/FDAM 1:2026(en)
Amendment
ISO 8437-1:2019/
FDAM 1
ISO/TC 23/SC 13
Snow throwers — Safety
Secretariat: ANSI
requirements and test
Voting begins on:
procedures —
Part 1:
Voting terminates on:
Terminology and common tests
AMENDMENT 1: Scope clarification
Chasse-neige — Exigences de sécurité et essais —
Partie 1: Terminologie et essais communs
AMENDEMENT 1: Clarification du domaine d'application
RECIPIENTS OF THIS DRAFT ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT,
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture
and forestry, Subcommittee SC 13, Powered lawn and garden e
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ISO 8437-1:2019/AmdFDAmd 1:2022(E)
2022-03-24
ISO /TC 23/SC 13
Secretariat: ANSI
Date: 2023-11-24
Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — —
Part 1:
Terminology and common tests
Amendment AMENDMENT 1: Scope clarification
Chasse-neige — Exigences de sécurité et essais —
Partie 1: Terminologie et essais communs
AMENDEMENT 1: Clarification du domaine d'application
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ISO 8437-1:2019/AmdFDAmd 1:2022(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documentsdocument should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance
with the editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
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Attention is drawnISO draws attention to the possibility that some of the elementsimplementation of this
document may beinvolve the subjectuse of (a) patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence,
validity or applicability of any claimed patent rights. in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of
this document, ISO had not received notice of (a) patent(s) which may be required to implement this
document. However, implementers are cautioned that this may not represent the latest information,
which may be obtained from the patent database available at www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held
responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of any patent rights identified during the
development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or on the ISO list of patent declarations
received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the World
Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.htmlwww.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture
and forestry, Subcommittee SC 13, Powered lawn and garden equipment, in collaboration with the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 144, Tractors and
machinery for agriculture and forestry, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
"This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 8437-2, ISO 8437-3 and ISO 8437-4".
A list of all parts in the ISO 8437 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Snow throwers – — Safety requirements and test procedures – —
Part 1:
Terminology and common tests
AMENDMENT 1: Scope clarification
Scope paragraph one
Replace the paragraph with the following:
This document defines terms and definitions, and common test methods applicable to combustion engine
powered pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers.
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