What is BS EN 16831 - Format for reporting accidents in tractors and machinery about?
BS EN 16831 is a European standard that serves format for reporting accidents in tractors and machinery, enabling the development of a standardized format for reporting accidents that can be analysed to prevent future accidents.
BS EN 16831 establishes a uniform format for reporting accidents where the following equipment are involved:
- Agricultural and forestry tractors (NACE code 09.02.03.01)
- Equipment fitted on tractors (e.g., a front–end loader) (NACE code 09.02.99.00)
- Equipment mounted on the tractor (front and/or rear) (NACE code 09.02.99.00)
- Equipment towed by tractors (trailers and machinery) (NACE code 09.02.04.99)
- Self-propelled machinery (NACE code 09.02.03.02)
- Telescopic loaders (NACE code 09.02.03.02)
- Lawn and gardening equipment (NACE code 09.02.99.00)
- Powered hand-held machinery used in agriculture (NACE code 09.02.99.00)
BS EN 16831 covers all profiles of harmed persons, including employers, employees, self-employed persons, bystanders and other people involved in the accident.
BS EN 16831 also covers accidents with this equipment on-road use. BS EN 16831 also covers fire accidents that cause physical harm.
Note: BS EN 16831 does not apply to -
- The equipment’s when used in another environment than agriculture, forestry and landscape gardening (e.g., tractors used on construction sites)
- Material handling equipment other than telescopic loaders, skid steer loaders, wheel loaders, and front-end loaders mounted on tractors
- Near-miss accidents and other incidents, not resulting in harm
- Chronic diseases because of physical agents
Who is BS EN 16831 - Format for reporting accidents in tractors and machinery for?
BS EN 16831 on the format for reporting accidents in tractors and machinery applies to:
- Manufacturers of tractors and machinery for agricultural and forestry applications
- Dealers and importers of tractors and machinery for agricultural and forestry applications
- Testing houses and labs for tractors and machinery
- Emergency response team
- Disaster management personnel
Why should you use BS EN 16831 - Format for reporting accidents in tractors and machinery?
The accident report format helps to track trends in occupational injury to rectify them in future. Having an incident reporting procedure and an open communication culture that supports incident reporting is a critical element in upholding health and safety in agricultural and forestry applications.
BS EN 16831 provides users guidance on reporting format, including the main structure of cells, equipment, nature of the accident, environmental factors, human factors, and entry sheet, enabling the development of a common format for assessment and implementation of safety measures.
BS EN 16831 also provides users guidance on reporting format of the concealed part, the content of concealed part, and entry sheet to maintain proper records and details of accidents.
With obedience and compliance of BS EN 16831, users can develop a common standardized format for reporting accidents in tractors and machinery for agricultural and forestry operations.
