BS EN ISO 3449:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Laboratory tests
6 Performance requirements
7 Labelling
8 Reporting of test results
Annex A (normative) - Typical test report
Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         2006/42/EC

Describes laboratory tests for measuring the structural characteristics of, and gives performance requirements in a representative test for, falling-object protective structures (FOPS) intended for use on ride-on earth-moving machines as defined in ISO 6165.

This International Standard specifies laboratory tests for measuring the structural characteristics of, and gives performance requirements in a representative test for, falling-object protective structures (FOPS) intended for use on ride-on earth-moving machines as defined in ISO 6165. It is applicable to both FOPS supplied as an integral part of the machine and those supplied separately for attachment to the machine. It is not intended to apply to FOPS intended for use on landfill compactors, excavators, rollers, trenchers, pipelayers, for the additional seat for operation of an attachment (e.g. attachment backhoe), or on machines with a power rating of less than 15 kW.

NOTE This International Standard can be used to provide guidance to the manufacturers of roll-over or falling-object protective structures should it be decided to provide such protection for these or other machines for a particular application.