scope:

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and tests for self-propelled rubber tyred vehicles (defined in clause 3) intended primarily for use in underground mining (i.e. mine vehicles) and other underground workings (e.g. tunnelling vehicles). The electrical supply voltage is limited to 1100 A.C. and 1500 D.C. This European Standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, the travelling operation and the maintenance of rubber tyred vehicles when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. This European Standard does not include rubber tyred drilling rigs, which are covered by EN 791, or earth moving machinery not intended primarily for use in underground mines, which are covered by EN 474 series. This European Standard does not take account of specific hazards associated with special-purpose vehicles, e.g. tankers, explosives vehicles. This European Standard does not address operation in potentially explosive atmospheres, which is covered by another European Standard. Hazards due to noise are excluded from this standard, but a separate standard is in preparation where hazards due to noise will be addressed. This European Standard does not address remote control or deal with radiation and vibration. It does not deal with any equipment installed on the vehicle for purposes other than travelling. This European Standard applies to vehicles which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.