BS EN 14017 is a standard that serves technical specifications for the safety of solid fertilizer distributors, ensuring the operability, safety and longevity in agricultural applications.
BS EN 14017 together with EN 1553:1999, specifies the safety requirements and verification for design and construction of mounted, semi-mounted, trailed or self-propelled fertilizer distributors for solid fertilizer application, i.e., full width solid fertilizer distributors, solid fertilizer broadcasters, distributors with oscillating tube and line-distributors and solid fertilizer distributors driven by an auxiliary engine with one operator in agriculture, and forestry.
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BS EN 14017 on the safety of solid fertilizer distributors applies to:
A solid fertilizer distributor is a machine that spreads fertilizer in a continuous way on the soil surface and the crop. Various hazards are related to the operability of solid fertilizer distributors, such as crushing, shearing, cutting, entanglement, trapping, impact, fitting errors and more that can be detrimental to operators and distributors.
BS EN 14017 provides users guidance on the type of information on safe working practices (including residual risks) to be provided by the manufacturer, enabling the development of safety protocols for safe operations, production, handling and supply.
BS EN 14017 provides users guidance on safety requirements, including stability when parked and for manual handling, distributing components, feeding components, loading, checking of hopper contents, protection against ejection of fertilizer, flow rate calibration system, noise and more, ensuring the safety and protection of operators and distributors in agricultural applications.
With obedience and compliance of BS EN 14017, users can develop and assess solid fertilizer distributors, ensuring operational stability, safety and longevity in agricultural applications.
EN 14017:2005+A2:2009