Safety / Quality
November 9th, 2008
- As with any equipment, there are strict standards, directives and regulations that should all be fully considered and adhered to in order to place a yardramp on the market which meets all relevant technical specifications, as well as legislative requirements.
- Although no standard exists which is specifically aimed at yardramps, in Europe the Dock Leveller Standard (BS EN 1398:1998) is known within the industry as being the closest, and as such, all yardramps should be designed, tested and manufactured to the requirements of this standard. This standard is a harmonised Standard, meaning that it is accepted in all EU member states as giving a presumption of conformity to the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive.
- Along with any other piece of machinery placed on the market in the EU, yardramps must meet the specific requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC, which provides a regulated harmonisation of the essential Health & Safety requirements for machinery throughout Europe. Compliance with the Machinery Directive is mandatory and guarantees a high level of protection to anyone using such equipment.
- CE Marking is a manufacturer’s declaration that a product complies with the provisions of all applicable Directives, including the essential safety and health requirements, and is proven by the demonstration of a route of compliance.
