What is BS EN 13118 - Safety of potato harvesting equipment about?
BS EN 13118 is a standard that serves technical specifications for the safety of potato harvesting equipment, enabling the development of safety mechanisms for risk reduction and prevention of failures in agricultural applications.
BS EN 13118 specifies specific safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of potato harvesting machines trailed, mounted or self-propelled which carry out one or more of the following operations: haulm chopping, lifting, picking-up, cleaning, conveying and unloading of potatoes.
BS EN 13118 is applicable for machines that can be used without modification for harvesting of other crops.
Note: BS EN 13118 does not cover:
- Environmental aspects
- Machines manufactured before the date of its publication
Who is BS EN 13118 - Safety of potato harvesting equipment for?
BS EN 13118 on the safety of potato harvesting equipment applies to:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of potato harvesting equipment
- Dealers and importers of potato harvesting equipment
- Testing houses and labs for harvesting equipment
- Safety assurance services
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 13118 - Safety of potato harvesting equipment?
Potato harvesters are machines that are used to harvest potatoes. Potatoes are lifted from a bed that is utilised as a share by the machine. Soil and potatoes are moved to a succession of webs, which sieve out the soil and separate the potatoes from the soil. Fulfilling the safety requirement is must for stable operability and longevity in agricultural applications.
BS EN 13118 provides users guidance on safety requirements, including controls, rear-view, halum chopping device, crop lifting devices, cleaning devices, conveying devices, sorting platform, and unloading device, enabling the development of safety protocols that ensure the safety and protection of the operator and the harvesting equipment in agriculture applications.
With obedience and compliance of BS EN 13118, users can develop and assess potato harvesting equipment, ensuring their safety, performance and longevity in agricultural applications.
