Council Directive 86/295/EEC of 26 May 1986 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for certain construction plant
Date: 1986-05-26
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EC conformity marking, approximation of laws, construction equipment, occupational safety, protective equipment, safety standard













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Council Directive 86/295/EEC of 26 May 1986 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for certain construction plant  


Official Journal L 186 , 08/07/1986 P. 0001 - 0009 Finnish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0162  Swedish special edition: Chapter 13 Volume 15 P. 0162  





COUNCIL DIRECTIVEof 26 May 1986on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating  to roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for certain construction plant(86/295/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European  Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the  Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the  opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas in some Member States the design,  construction and testing of roll-over protective structures for certain categories of construction  plant are the subject of national provisions requiring such construction plant to be fitted with  the abovementioned protective structures; whereas this situation is likely to create barriers to  intra-Community trade; whereas the purpose of these provisions is to protect the operator of the  plant; whereas it is therefore necessary to approximate these provisions;Whereas Council Directive  84/532/EEC of 17 September 1984 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to  common provisions for construction plant and equipment (4) has defined a series of joint procedures  - in particular, EEC type-approval, EEC type-examination and EEC self-certification - for the  placing on the market and bringing into service of such construction plant; whereas provision  should be made for the EEC type-examinationprocedure, coupled with an EEC inspection  procedure, in respect of roll-over protective structures for certain construction plant;Whereas  this Directive is a separate Directive within the meaning of the second paragraph of Article 3 of  Directive 84/532/EEC;Whereas the laboratory tests, performance criteria and deflection-limiting  volume are laid down by ISO international standards; whereas reference should therefore be made to  these existing standards;Whereas technical progress necessitates rapid adaptation of the technical  requirements; whereas the procedure laid down in Article 24 of Directive 84/532/EEC should  therefore be adopted for such adaptations of this Directive,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: Article 1This Directive applies to roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for the  construction plant listed under 2.1 in ISO standard 3471, second edition of 15 September 1980,  hereinafter referred to as ISO standard 3471/2.Article 2Member States shall take all necessary  steps to ensure that the construction plant referred to in Article 1 cannot be placed on the market  unless it is fitted with suitable roll-over protective structures which comply with this Directive  and with the type of structure that has satisfied EEC type-examination in accordance with Directive  84/532/EEC. These structures shall hereinafter be referred to as EEC protective structures. Article 31.  The approved bodies referred to in Article 9 of Directive 84/532/EEC shall not issue  an EEC type-examination certificate unless the type of EEC protective structure complies with the  provisions of Annex I to this Directive.The EEC type-examination tests may be performed in the  manufacturer's laboratory under the supervision of the approved body.2.  All applications for EEC  type-examination in respect of an EEC protective structure shall be accompanied by an information  document conforming to the model in Annex II to this Directive.3.  For each type of EEC protective  structure that has undergone the tests and examinations provided for in Annex I to this Directive,  the approved body shall draw up a test report conforming to the model in Annex III to this  Directive and shall issue an EEC type-examination certificate conforming to the model in Annex V to  this Directive, by way of derogation from Directive 84/532/EEC.4.  By way of derogation from  section 4.2 of Annex I to Directive 84/532/EEC, only Member States and the Commission may obtain  the test report, part A, referred to in Annex III to this Directive, and, where appropriate, the  technical data in part B.The approved body which has issued the EEC type-examination certificate  shall forward the above document upon a duly substantiated request by a Member State or the  Commission.Article 41.  Each EEC protective structure shall be accompanied by a certificate of  conformity in accordance with Article 18 (1) of Directive 84/532/EEC.2.  The manufacturer of the  EEC protective structure shall affix to each structure a legible, permanent and indelible EEC  conformity mark, a model of which is contained in Annex IV, and shall attach to the structure a  label in accordance with section 9 of ISO standard 3471/2.Article 51.  When it is proposed to  commence production of protective structures for which an EEC type-examination certificate has been  issued, the manufacturer or his authorized representative established in the Community  shall:(ainform the approved body which issued the EEC type-examination certificate of:the place of  manufacture, and/or the place of warehousing within the Community,the date of commencement of  production and/or import;(ballow representatives of the approved body access for the purpose of  checking to the said places ofmanufacture or warehousing and provide all necessary information  relevant to such checks;(cmake available, at the request of the approved body and within a  reasonable period, a sample selected by that body for checking purposes.2.  The holder of the EEC  mark shall arrange for production to be checked so as to verify on a continuousand adequate basis  that the EEC protective structures manufactured conform to the type tested as regards the materials  used and the quality of workmanship.Article 61.  Each approved body shall, if appropriate in  accordance with instructions from the Member State which approved it, carry out spot checks to see  whether the EEC protective structures being manufactured conform to the type for which it issued  the EEC type-examination certificate.These checks shall enable the approved body to ascertain  whether the manufacturer is in fact carrying out the conformity check referred to in Article 5  (2).The approved body may also request and itself select a sample for checking purposes. A second  test in accordance with Annex I, involving destroying the EEC protective structure and possible the  chassis, shall be performed only if there are reasonable grounds for assuming that the structure  does not comply with the performance requirements for the approved type.2.  If the place of  manufacture is situated in a Member State other than that of the approved body which grantedthe  EEC type-examination certificate, that body may collaborate with the approved body in the Member  State in which the abovementioned checks are to take place.The same shall apply to warehouses.3.   Each approved body may on its own responsibility delegate the task of performing the checking tests  and operations to one or more laboratories.Article 71.  If the checks referred to in Article 6  reveal that the EEC protective structures do not conform to the type for which the EEC  type-examination certificate was granted, or that not all the requirements of this Directive have  been fulfilled, the approved body shall take one of the following measures against the holder of  the EEC mark:(aa warning, with a request that the infringements noted shall cease within a given  period; (ba warning as referred to in (a), but accompanied by a larger number of checks;(ctemporary  suspension of the EEC type-examination certificate;(dwithdrawal of the EEC type-examination  certificate.These measures may be taken only by the approved body which granted the EEC  type-examination certificate.2.  The first two measures shall be taken where the disparities do not  affect the basis design of the EEC protective structures or where the infringements are minor ones  and in no way impair safety.One of the last two measures shall be taken where the disparities or  infringements noted are substantial and in all cases where they represent a safety hazard.3.   Temporary suspension or withdrawal of the EEC type-examination certificate shall be notified  without delay to the other approved bodies and to the Member States.Article 8N° Member State may,  on grounds relating to the requirements laid down in this Directive, refuse, prohibitor restrict  the marketing, placing in service or use of construction plant referred to in Article 1 fitted with  an adequate EEC protective structure.Article 91.  Any amendments necessary to adapt the Annexes  to this Directive to technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down  in Article 24 of Directive 84/532/EEC. 2.  The procedure laid down in Article 21 of Directive 84/532/EEC shall not be applicable.Article  10The provisions of this Directive shall not affect the Member States' entitlement to lay down,  with due observance of the Treaty, the requirements they deem necessary to ensure that workers are  protected when using the equipment in question, provided that this does not mean that the equipment  is modified in a way not specified in the Directive.Article 111.  Member States shall adopt and  publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary in order to comply with this  Directive within 36 months of its notification (1) and shall forthwith inform the Commission  thereof.They shall bring these provisions into force 48 months after notification of this  Directive.2.  Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the provisions of  national law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.Article 12This Directive is  addressed to the Member States.Done at Brussels, 26 May 1986.For the CouncilThe  PresidentG. BRAKS(1) OJ N° C 104, 28. 4. 1980, p. 29. (2) OJ N° C 197, 4. 8. 1980, p. 66. (3) OJ N° C 205, 11. 8. 1980, p. 27. (4) OJ N° L 300, 19. 11. 1984, p. 111. (1) This Directive was notified to the Member States on 30 May 1986. ANNEX I1. The EEC protective structure of an item of construction plant must, as regards the laboratory tests  and performance requirements, comply with international standard ISO 3471 (second edition, 15  September 1980) on the basis of the deflection-limiting volume defined in international standard  ISO 3164 (second edition, 1 November 1979) as amended by Amendment N° 1 of 1 December 1980.2. The provisions of the section 7.5.2.7 of  ISO standard 3471 (second edition, 15 September 1980) are  regarded as fulfilled where the rate of application of force F (e.g. if this relates to the forward  movement speed of the cylinder which develops this load) does not exceed the following values:> TABLE POSITION>3. The following standards are referred to in ISO standard 3471/2:ISO standard 3164, second edition, 1  November 1979, as amended by amendment N° 1 of 1 December 1980,ISO standard 3449, third edition of  15 April 1984,ISO standard 6165, 1978 edition,ISO standard 898/1, 1978 edition,ISO standard 898/2,  1980 edition.  ANNEX IIMODEL INFORMATION DOCUMENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EEC  TYPE-EXAMINATION OF A ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) FOR CONSTRUCTION PLANT1.Equipment  concerned1.1.Name and address of manufacturer:1.2.Name and address of manufacturer's authorized  representative, if any:1.3.Model:1.4.Trade mark or name:1.5.Type designations:1.6.Mass of  equipment: kg (maximum mass with roll-over protective structure, normal attachments and full tanks,  but without driver, payload or any towed accessories)1.7.Attachment of roll-over protective  structure to the equipment: detachable/not detachable (¹)2.Roll-over protective structure (if not  manufactured by the maker of the equipment)2.1.Name and address of manufacturer:2.2.Name and  address of manufacturer's authorized representative, if any:2.3.Trade mark or name:2.4.Type  designation:3.Any other construction plant to which the roll-over protective structure can be  fitted3.1.Name and address of manufacturer:3.2.Name and address of manufacturer's authorized  representative, if any:3.3.Model:3.4.Trade mark or name:3.5.Type designations:3.6.Mass of  equipment: kg (maximum mass with roll-over protective structure, normal attachments and full tanks,  but without driver, payload or any towed accessories)3.7.Attachment of roll-over protective  structure to the equipment: detachable/not detachable (¹)(¹) Delete where inapplicable. ANNEX IIIMODEL TEST REPORT CONCERNING A ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) FOR  CONSTRUCTION PLANTTest Report No:Name and address of approved body: Name and address of laboratory  which carried out the test: Name of person who carried out the test: PART A1.Description of the  ROPS - chassis combination1.1.Construction plant on the chassis of which the test was carried  out1.1.1.Name and address of manufacturer and, where appropriate, name and address of  manufacturer's authorized representative:1.1.2.Model:1.1.3.Trade mark or name, and type  designation:1.1.4.Serial number (where applicable):1.1.5.Component number of chassis:1.2.Roll-over  protective structure1.2.1.Name and address of manufacturer and, where appropriate, name and address  of manufacturer's authorized representative:1.2.2.Trade mark or name, and type  designation:1.2.3.Serial number (where applicable):1.2.4.Number of protective  structure:2.Information provided by manufacturer2.1.Mass of construction plant: kg (maximum mass  with roll-over protective structure, normal attachments and full tanks, but without driver, payload  or any towed accessories).2.2.Arrangement of the deflection-limiting volume DLV according to  drawing No (accurate 1 : 10 scale drawing attached to test report. Side and front views of the  roll-over protective structure and of the surrounding parts, with indication of seat and  deflection-limiting volume DLV in the correct positions. Indication of main dimensions of roll-over  protective structure.)3.Calculation of minimum performance requirements3.1.Force F N under lateral  loading3.2.Energy absorption U J under lateral loading3.3.Value of M kg under vertical  loading4.Confirmation4.1.The minimum performance requirements specified in ISO 3471, second  edition, of 15 September 1980 were satisfied in this test, the maximum mass of the construction  plant being kg. 4.2.Date of test:PART B1.Measuring instruments1.1.Description of instruments used:1.2.Accuracy of  instruments used in conformity with ISO Standard 3471, second edition of 15 September  1980:2.Photographs (one photograph of the test set-up taken from the front or rear and one taken  from the side at which the load is applied)2.1.Prior to application of lateral load2.2.At or near  maximum lateral load2.3.Prior to application of vertical load2.4.At or near maximum vertical  load3.Test results3.1.Lateral loading3.1.1.Maximum force applied, after energy absorption was  reached or exceeded, without penetration of the deflection-limiting volume DLV by any part of the  roll-over protective structure (ROPS) or of the simulated ground plane: N3.1.2.Energy absorbed  without penetration of the deflection-limiting volume DLV by any part of the roll-over protective  structure (ROPS) or of the simulated ground plane: J3.2.Vertical loadingMaximum load sustained  without penetration of the deflection-limiting volume DLV by any part of the roll-over protective  structure (ROPS) or of the simulated ground plane: kg3.3.Material temperature3.3.1.During the test  the temperature of the roll-over protective structure and of the chassis was °C or the steel parts  of the roll-over protective structure attained in conformity with EURONORM 45-63 the Charpy V-notch  impact strength values with J at  30 °C in the case of the × mm test piece.3.3.2.Strength  classifications of the bolts: and  nuts: used. 3.4.Force-deflection curveA force-deflection curve in accordance with ISO Standard 3471, second  edition of 15 September 1980 is attached. ANNEX IVEEC MARK OF CONFORMITYThe EEC mark provided for in Article 4 (2) of this  Directive is a stylized letter aa in a hexagon which contains:in the upper part, the serial number  of the separate Directive allocated according to the chronological order of adoption, the capital  letter(s) identifying the State whose approved body issued the certificate (B for Belgium, D for  Federal Republic of Germany, DK for Denmark, F for France, I for Italy, IRL for Ireland, L for  Luxembourg, NL for the Netherlands, UK for the United Kingdom, EL for Greece, ES for Spain, P for  Portugal) and the two final figures of the year of issue of the EEC type-examination certificate;  the number of the separate Directive to which the EEC type-examination certificate refers will be  allocated by the Council when this Directive is adopted,in the lower part, the number of the EEC  type-examination certificate.An example of this mark is shown below:Example: >START OF GRAPHIC>EEC type-examination certificate granted in 1979 by an approved <?ss>body in the  Federal Republic of Germany, pursuant to this <?ss>Directive.<?aa2A><?aeIL12,>EEC type-examination  certificate No<?aa1A"END OF GRAPHIC>The diameter of the circle surrounding the mark must not be  less than 20 mm.The mark of conformity must be affixed at a point immediately adjacent to or on the  identification plate.Where a roll-over protective structure and a falling-object protective  structure are combined (ROPS and FOPS), the two corresponding marks of conformity must appear  immediately adjacent to each other. ANNEX VMODEL EEC TYPE-EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE FOR A ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTUREName  of approved body: Notification of type-examination in respect of the harmonized requirements:  Type-examination No: 1Category, make and type or trade name:  2Name and address of manufacturer:   3Name and address of certificate holder:  4Date of submission for type-examination:  5In respect of  the following harmonized requirement:  6Test laboratory:  7Date and number of laboratory report:   8Date of type-examination:  9The following documents, bearing the type-examination number shown  above, are annexed to this certificate: 10Type and number of the chassis on which the texts were  carried out: 11Mass of the item of plant on which the tests were carried out: 12Any additional  information: