EN 16831:2016

This European Standard 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).Accidents with this equipment on road use are also covered by this document.Are excluded from the scope of this document:—the above-mentioned equipment 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.All profiles of harmed persons should be in the scope. There should be no distinction/exemption between employers, employees, self-employed persons, bystanders or other persons involved in the accident.Situations that are excluded from the scope of this document:—near-miss accidents and other incidents, not resulting in harm;—chronic diseases as a result of physical agents.Fire hazards are only in the Scope for those fire accidents that have caused physical harm.