What is BS EN ISO 8437‑4 about?
ISO 8437‑4 is the fourth part of the multi series standard that provides additional national and regional requirements applicable to combustion engine powered pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers. It is intended to be used with ISO 8437-1, ISO 8437-2 and ISO 8437-3 to achieve the full requirements and means for pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers.
The ISO 8437 series deals with significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to snow throwers used as intended and under the conditions reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
Note-
ISO 8437‑4 does not apply to the following:
- Electrically powered and battery powered snow throwers
- Hand-held snow throwers
- Airport or highway snow removal machines and equipment
- Machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
ISO 8437‑4 does not deal with hazards related to the following:
- Battery circuits exceeding 42 V
- Mains connected starting motor
- Magneto grounding circuits
- Working environment
- Electromagnetic compatibility
The ISO 8437 series is not applicable to machines that were manufactured before the date of its publication.
Who is ISO 8437‑4 for?
ISO 8437‑4 on pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers is applicable to:
- Snow thrower manufacturers
- Health and safety bodies
- Users of snow throwers
- Snow thrower maintenance providers
Why should you use ISO 8437‑4?
By using ISO 8437‑4 you can comply with national and regional requirements for the safety of pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers as ISO 8437‑4 provides requirements for EU US and Canada applicable to combustion engine powered pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers.
ISO 8437‑4 specifies requirements for labelling, markings and vibrations for different regions which you can use to tailor your product for that region.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 8437‑4:2021 edition of ISO 84374, together with ISO 84371, ISO 84372 and ISO 84373, cancels and replaces ISO 8437:1989, which has been technically revised. It also incorporates the Amendment ISO 8437:1989/Amd.1:1997
