BS EN 608:1995 Agricultural and forestry machinery. Portable chain saws. Safety
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This European Standard specifies safety requirements and their verification for design and construction of portable combustion engined, hand-held chain saws designed for use by one operator (see figure 1).
It describes methods for the elimination or reduction of hazards arising from their use. In addition it specifies the type of information on safe working practices to be provided by the manufacturer. It does not however give any technical requirement to reduce noise and vibration hazards. Indeed, the different means available to reduce these hazards are a matter for the rule book to which the manufacturer may resort, through specialized books or specific bodies.
The list of significant hazards, which require action to reduce the risk, is given in annex A. Environmental aspects have not been considered in this standard.
This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of the standard.
