What is BS EN 14017 - Safety of solid fertilizer distributors about?
BS EN 14017 is a standard that serves technical specifications for the safety of solid fertilizer distributors, ensuring the operability, safety and longevity in agricultural applications.
BS EN 14017 together with EN 1553:1999, specifies the safety requirements and verification for design and construction of mounted, semi-mounted, trailed or self-propelled fertilizer distributors for solid fertilizer application, i.e., full width solid fertilizer distributors, solid fertilizer broadcasters, distributors with oscillating tube and line-distributors and solid fertilizer distributors driven by an auxiliary engine with one operator in agriculture, and forestry.
Note 1: BS EN 14017 does not cover -
- Combined seed and fertilizer drills
- Machines for distributing granulated pesticides
- Pedestrian controlled distributors
- Knapsack distributors
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Environmental hazards (except noise)
- Solid fertilizer distributors manufactured before its publication
Note 2: BS EN 14017 does not cover -
- Inadequate lighting of moving/working area
- Inadequate visibility from drivers/operators position
- Inadequate seating and rolling over
- Travelling functions (drive, braking etc.)
- Equipment for loading fertilizer into the machine
- An auxiliary engine
Who is BS EN 14017 - Safety of solid fertilizer distributors for?
BS EN 14017 on the safety of solid fertilizer distributors applies to:
- Manufacturers of solid fertilizer distributors
- Dealers and importers of solid fertilizer distributors
- Testing houses and labs for fertilizer distributors
- Safety assurance services
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 14017 - Safety of solid fertilizer distributors?
A solid fertilizer distributor is a machine that spreads fertilizer in a continuous way on the soil surface and the crop. Various hazards are related to the operability of solid fertilizer distributors, such as crushing, shearing, cutting, entanglement, trapping, impact, fitting errors and more that can be detrimental to operators and distributors.
BS EN 14017 provides users guidance on the type of information on safe working practices (including residual risks) to be provided by the manufacturer, enabling the development of safety protocols for safe operations, production, handling and supply.
BS EN 14017 provides users guidance on safety requirements, including stability when parked and for manual handling, distributing components, feeding components, loading, checking of hopper contents, protection against ejection of fertilizer, flow rate calibration system, noise and more, ensuring the safety and protection of operators and distributors in agricultural applications.
With obedience and compliance of BS EN 14017, users can develop and assess solid fertilizer distributors, ensuring operational stability, safety and longevity in agricultural applications.
