BS EN 16228-4:2014 PDF Download

BS EN 16228-4:2014 is a European Standard that addresses the safety requirements for foundation equipment. It complements the common requirements outlined in EN 16228-1:2014 and specifically focuses on the application of foundation equipment. The term "foundation equipment" encompasses various types of machines used for drilling, driving, vibrating, pushing, pulling, or a combination of techniques for tasks such as installing and extracting longitudinal foundation elements, soil improvement through vibrating and soil mixing techniques, and vertical drainage.

It should be noted that some foundation equipment may have an additional rotary head with a torque less than 35 kNm for pre-drilling applications, which is also covered by this standard. However, machines with a main rotary head torque of less than 35 kNm, machines with multi-directional drilling capability, and machines that require the addition or removal of rods or digging and drilling tools during the installation/extraction process are not covered by this standard. These machines fall under the scope of EN 16228-2.

The standard aims to address all significant hazards associated with foundation equipment during normal use and foreseeable misuse throughout the machine's entire lifetime. It ensures that the equipment is safe and meets the necessary requirements for its intended purpose.