SIST EN ISO 2860:2008
(Main)Earth-moving machinery - Minimum access dimensions (ISO 2860:1992)
Earth-moving machinery - Minimum access dimensions (ISO 2860:1992)
Specifies the minimum dimensions for: hand, head, body, arm and two-handed access on equipment and machinery as defined in ISO 6165.
Erdbaumaschinen - Öffnungen - Mindestmaße (ISO 2860:1992)
Engins de terrassement - Dimensions minimales des passages (ISO 2860:1992)
La présente Norme internationale prescrit les dimensions minimales des ouvertures de passage sur les engins de terrassement, tels que définis dans l'ISO 6165, pour a) le passage de la main, b) le passage de la tête, c) le passage du corps, d) le passage du bras, e) le passage des deux mains, bras tendus. Elle fournit aux ingénieurs et concepteurs les données numériques leur permettant de prévoir des ouvertures de passage aux fins d'inspections, de travaux de montage et de réparations, de dimensions suffisantes pour que ces opérations soient effectuées par le personnel de service sur le terrain ou en atelier.
Stroji za zemeljska dela - Najmanjše mere odprtin (ISO 2860:1992)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Oct-2008
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 25-Sep-2008
- Due Date
- 30-Nov-2008
- Completion Date
- 06-Oct-2008
- Directive
- 98/37/EC - Machinery
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2008
Overview
EN ISO 2860:2008 - Earth‑moving machinery: Minimum access dimensions (ISO 2860:1992) specifies recommended minimum opening sizes for operator access on earth‑moving machines (as defined in ISO 6165). The standard is based on anthropometric data (95th percentile operators per ISO 3411) and gives minimum dimensions for hand, head, body, arm and two‑handed access to support inspection, adjustment and maintenance activities. EN ISO 2860:2008 is the European adoption of ISO 2860 and is referenced in Annexes ZA/ZB for conformity with EU Machinery Directives.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Minimum access openings for earth‑moving machinery for limited activity (inspection, adjustment, maintenance).
- Anthropometry basis: Dimensions accommodate the 95th percentile operator (ISO 3411), with allowances for normal clothing, arctic clothing and helmets.
- Access types defined:
- Hand access - minimum openings for one‑hand reach; allowances for arctic mittens.
- Head access - clearances to permit visual/motor access; allowances for hoods and helmets.
- Body access - openings for partial body entry (e.g., torso) for maintenance.
- Arm/Reach access - top/bottom and side openings sized for arm insertion and manipulation.
- Two‑handed access - rectangular openings sized for two‑hand operations, including arctic clothing allowance.
- Design notes: Corners of access openings may have a maximum radius (standard permits up to 25 mm). The standard specifies that larger openings may be required depending on task complexity or component size.
- Regulatory alignment: The European version provides a presumption of conformity with relevant Essential Requirements of EU Machinery Directives (see Annex ZA/ZB).
Selected example values (from the standard, 95th percentile):
- Hand access (bare): ~110 mm; with arctic mitten: ~150 mm.
- Head access (bare): ~230 mm; with arctic clothing: ~300 mm; with helmet: ~330 mm.
- Two‑handed access (bare): width ~150 mm; with arctic clothing ~200 mm. (Note: the standard contains full tables and figures for body and arm access for top/bottom and side entries.)
Applications and who uses it
- Machine designers & OEMs - integrate minimum access sizes into cab, engine bay and service panels.
- Safety engineers & compliance officers - validate machine design against ISO/CEN safety requirements and EU Machinery Directive conformity.
- Maintenance planners & field technicians - use the guidance to assess access suitability for routine service and retrofit guards or access panels.
- Procurement and inspection teams - evaluate equipment ergonomics and maintainability.
Related standards
- ISO 6165 - Earth‑moving machinery: Basic types (vocabulary / scope of equipment)
- ISO 3411 - Anthropometric data for earth‑moving machinery operators
- Relevant EU Machinery Directives (98/37/EC, 2006/42/EC) - for essential safety requirements
EN ISO 2860:2008 is a practical ergonomics and safety reference for ensuring operator access and maintainability on earth‑moving machinery while supporting regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 2860:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Earth-moving machinery - Minimum access dimensions (ISO 2860:1992)". This standard covers: Specifies the minimum dimensions for: hand, head, body, arm and two-handed access on equipment and machinery as defined in ISO 6165.
Specifies the minimum dimensions for: hand, head, body, arm and two-handed access on equipment and machinery as defined in ISO 6165.
SIST EN ISO 2860:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.100 - Earth-moving machinery. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 2860:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 2860:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 2860:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2008
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SIST EN ISO 2860:2000
Stroji za zemeljska dela - Najmanjše mere odprtin (ISO 2860:1992)
Earth-moving machinery - Minimum access dimensions (ISO 2860:1992)
Erdbaumaschinen - Öffnungen - Mindestmaße (ISO 2860:1992)
Engins de terrassement - Dimensions minimales des passages (ISO 2860:1992)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2860:2008
ICS:
53.100 Stroji za zemeljska dela Earth-moving machinery
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 2860
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2008
ICS 53.100 Supersedes EN ISO 2860:1999
English Version
Earth-moving machinery - Minimum access dimensions (ISO
2860:1992)
Engins de terrassement - Dimensions minimales des Erdbaumaschinen - Öffnungen - Mindestmaße (ISO
passages (ISO 2860:1992) 2860:1992)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 August 2008.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC .4
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC .5
Foreword
The text of ISO 2860:1992 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 127 “Earth-moving machinery”
of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 2860:2008 by
Technical Committee CEN/TC 151 “Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety” the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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 March 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by December 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 2860:1999.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 2860:1992 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 2860:2008 without any modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive Machinery 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements 1.1.2d and 1.6.2 of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
Annex ZB
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been
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