International Model for Technical Harmonization

Earth-Moving Machine Safety

Dan Roley/Jan Mimer/Kenzo TanakaNovember 3, 2008

Outline of Presentation Outline of International Model for Technical

Harmonization for Earth-Moving Machines Summary of Experience in Promoting the

International Model for Earth-Moving Machines Proposal for Improving the International Model

Earth-Moving MachinesMachines for Excavating, Loading, Transporting, Spreading and Compacting Earth and Other Materials.

International Model for Technical Harmonization

Industry Associations From EU, USA, and Japan Worked Together to Develop an International Model for Earth-Moving Machines.

The International Model Outlines General Principles for Technical Regulations Following the WP 6 Guidelines.

The International Model Is Based on the Technical Requirements From the ISO/TC 127 Standards – ISO 20474.

EMM International Model 1. Scope – Applies to Earth-Moving

Machines Defined by ISO 61652. Technical Requirements – Minimize

Machine Safety Risks During Lifetime of Machines

3. Reference to ISO Standards for Compliance – ISO/TC 127 Standards

4. Compliance Clause – Use Supplier’s Declaration of Conformance (SDoC)

5. Market Surveillance – National Level

General Experience Promoting the International Model

Currently Working With China, Russia, India, and Chile. Initial Contact with GCC.

ISO/TC 127 Standards Are Accepted as National Standards, With Some National Differences Due to Technology Level

Must Work Within the Regulatory Process and the Format for Regulations in Each Country.

The General Principles of the International Model Regulation Can Be Applied to Different Types of Regulatory Processes.

Additional Guidance is Needed for the Compliance Clause in the International Model

Conformity Assessment Experience Japan and the USA Accept SDoC Europe Uses 93/465/EEC for Conformity

Assessment and Certification SDoC is Accepted for Earth-Moving

Machines A New Procedure Is Being Developed to

Emphasize the Use of Harmonized Standards

Still Recommends Conformity Assessment by the Manufacture

SDoC Not as Well Accepted in Developing Countries

Conformity Assessment - Challenges in Developing Countries Manufacturers So Far Are Not Trusted to

Do Their Own Compliance Declaration Some Small and Medium Manufacturers

Are Considered to Need Help With Conformity Assessment and Certification

Resources for Market Surveillance Are Limited and a Third Party Conformity Assessment and Certification Process Is Considered As a Way to Compensate for the Challenges With Market Surveillance

Additional Compliance Options Manufacturer Compliance Testing -

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Third Party - Conformity Assessment

and Issuance of Certificate Combined Process

Manufacturer – Compliance Testing Third Party: Review Test Facilities and

Quality Assurance Systems and Issue Compliance Certificates

References: ISO CASCO Standards New EC Draft Directive

Recommended Actions The Sectoral Initiative Requests the

Working Party to Revise the CROs That Were Adopted in 2004, Specifically As Regards the “Compliance Cause”.

It Further Requests a Mandate to Develop Different Options That Can Be Used When Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Is Not Judged to Be Acceptable.