EN 13020:2015
(Main)Road surface treatment machines - Safety requirements
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard applies to road surface treatment machines, which are in particular:
- binder sprayers [or sprayers];
- chipping spreaders [or spreaders];
- machines for surface repairs (binder sprayer chipping spreader [or sprayer spreader]);
- mastics asphalt mixers;
- joint sealer;
- micro-surfacing machines/slurry machines;
- cold asphalt laying / micro-asphalt-paving machines
(see also Clause 3).
Road surface treatment machines can be mounted on a carrier vehicle, trailer or articulated truck, combining to form an integral unit. It is also possible to mount a road surface treatment machine on its own chassis construction and propulsion system (self-propelled or pedestrian-controlled). In all cases the machine and chassis form an integral unit.
Directives and standards for the vehicular truck chassis aspects, termed 'carrier vehicle' in this document, would be those relative to that equipment, even where specific modifications have been made to realize the road surface treatment application. The use in public road traffic is governed by the national regulations.
This European Standard deals with all significant hazards identified through a risk assessment relevant to road surface treatment machines when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard does not deal with significant hazards associated with pressurized tanks, and EMC. This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards associated with machine operation, setting and adjustments, load discharge and routine maintenance.
This European Standard does not include requirements for the carrier vehicles or special constructions. These are covered in directives related to the construction of vehicles. Demountable bodywork systems (e.g. demountable containers) are specified in other standards. Vibrations are not dealt with in the standard, because for all machines of this family vibration is not a relevant hazard due to the low working speed and special working conditions (e.g. flat surface).
This European Standard does not deal with the risks associated with the operation of the machines in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This European Standard does not include requirements of the 94/55/EC Directive related to transport of dangerous goods by road but contains additional specifications in link with these existing requirements.
This European Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of approval of this standard by CEN.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Nov-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2016
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 151 - Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 151/WG 5 - Road construction machines - Safety
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 03-Jun-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C 332/01, C 173 OJ Date: 13-May-2016
Overview - EN 13020:2015 (CEN)
EN 13020:2015 is the European (CEN) safety standard for road surface treatment machines. It defines essential safety requirements and technical measures for machines used to treat and repair road surfaces - for example binder sprayers, chipping spreaders, mastic asphalt mixers, joint sealers, micro‑surfacing/slurry machines and cold/micro‑asphalt pavers. The standard applies when machines are used as intended and under manufacturer‑foreseen conditions, and is intended to eliminate or reduce risks identified by a risk assessment.
Key exclusions: hazards from pressurised tanks, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), vibration (not relevant for this machine family), potentially explosive atmospheres and full vehicle chassis requirements (carrier vehicle aspects are covered by vehicle/directive standards). It applies to machines mounted on carrier vehicles, trailers, articulated trucks, or self‑propelled/pedestrian‑controlled chassis.
Key topics and technical requirements
EN 13020:2015 addresses all significant hazards relevant to road surface treatment machines. Major technical topics include:
- Risk assessment and identification of significant hazards (Clause 4)
- General safety measures for operation, setting/adjustments, load discharge and routine maintenance
- Hydraulic systems, actuators and piping/hoses - routing, protection and safe operation
- Fire protection and heating systems for road‑building materials (e.g., burners, tanks)
- Operator platforms, access and controls - safe boarding, working positions and communication links
- Protective devices and guarding for moving parts (agitators, discharge augers)
- Noise: measurement, declaration and reduction measures (Annex D and C)
- Verification, marking and information for use - instructions, maintenance data and spare parts lists
- Special provisions for specific machine types: binder sprayers, chipping spreaders, mastic asphalt mixers, micro‑surfacing machines, etc.
The standard specifies measures for eliminating or reducing risk but does not duplicate vehicle construction rules or transport‑of‑dangerous‑goods directives (it may contain related additional specifications).
Practical applications - who uses EN 13020:2015
- Manufacturers and designers of road surfacing equipment - to design compliant machines and prepare technical documentation
- Safety and compliance engineers - for CE conformity and machine safety assessments
- Procurement and fleet managers - to specify safe equipment and verify supplier compliance
- Maintenance teams and operators - for safe use, servicing and training based on instructions required by the standard
- Regulators and inspectors - to assess safety of road surface treatment operations
Related standards
EN 13020 cross‑references and complements other standards, for example:
- EN 500‑1 (Mobile road construction machinery - common safety requirements)
- EN 12999 (Cranes - loader cranes) where applicable
- ISO/EN standards on access, guards and acoustics (e.g., EN ISO 2860, EN ISO 2867, EN ISO 3457, EN ISO 3744)
Using EN 13020:2015 helps organizations align machine design and operation with recognized machine safety standards, reduce operational risk and support regulatory compliance across Europe.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Nov-2015
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 500-1:2006+A1:2009 - Mobile road construction machinery - Safety - Part 1: Common requirements - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN ISO 3457:2008 - Earth-moving machinery - Guards - Definitions and requirements (ISO 3457:2003) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13020:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Road surface treatment machines - Safety requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to road surface treatment machines, which are in particular: - binder sprayers [or sprayers]; - chipping spreaders [or spreaders]; - machines for surface repairs (binder sprayer chipping spreader [or sprayer spreader]); - mastics asphalt mixers; - joint sealer; - micro-surfacing machines/slurry machines; - cold asphalt laying / micro-asphalt-paving machines (see also Clause 3). Road surface treatment machines can be mounted on a carrier vehicle, trailer or articulated truck, combining to form an integral unit. It is also possible to mount a road surface treatment machine on its own chassis construction and propulsion system (self-propelled or pedestrian-controlled). In all cases the machine and chassis form an integral unit. Directives and standards for the vehicular truck chassis aspects, termed 'carrier vehicle' in this document, would be those relative to that equipment, even where specific modifications have been made to realize the road surface treatment application. The use in public road traffic is governed by the national regulations. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards identified through a risk assessment relevant to road surface treatment machines when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard does not deal with significant hazards associated with pressurized tanks, and EMC. This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards associated with machine operation, setting and adjustments, load discharge and routine maintenance. This European Standard does not include requirements for the carrier vehicles or special constructions. These are covered in directives related to the construction of vehicles. Demountable bodywork systems (e.g. demountable containers) are specified in other standards. Vibrations are not dealt with in the standard, because for all machines of this family vibration is not a relevant hazard due to the low working speed and special working conditions (e.g. flat surface). This European Standard does not deal with the risks associated with the operation of the machines in potentially explosive atmospheres. This European Standard does not include requirements of the 94/55/EC Directive related to transport of dangerous goods by road but contains additional specifications in link with these existing requirements. This European Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of approval of this standard by CEN.
This European Standard applies to road surface treatment machines, which are in particular: - binder sprayers [or sprayers]; - chipping spreaders [or spreaders]; - machines for surface repairs (binder sprayer chipping spreader [or sprayer spreader]); - mastics asphalt mixers; - joint sealer; - micro-surfacing machines/slurry machines; - cold asphalt laying / micro-asphalt-paving machines (see also Clause 3). Road surface treatment machines can be mounted on a carrier vehicle, trailer or articulated truck, combining to form an integral unit. It is also possible to mount a road surface treatment machine on its own chassis construction and propulsion system (self-propelled or pedestrian-controlled). In all cases the machine and chassis form an integral unit. Directives and standards for the vehicular truck chassis aspects, termed 'carrier vehicle' in this document, would be those relative to that equipment, even where specific modifications have been made to realize the road surface treatment application. The use in public road traffic is governed by the national regulations. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards identified through a risk assessment relevant to road surface treatment machines when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard does not deal with significant hazards associated with pressurized tanks, and EMC. This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards associated with machine operation, setting and adjustments, load discharge and routine maintenance. This European Standard does not include requirements for the carrier vehicles or special constructions. These are covered in directives related to the construction of vehicles. Demountable bodywork systems (e.g. demountable containers) are specified in other standards. Vibrations are not dealt with in the standard, because for all machines of this family vibration is not a relevant hazard due to the low working speed and special working conditions (e.g. flat surface). This European Standard does not deal with the risks associated with the operation of the machines in potentially explosive atmospheres. This European Standard does not include requirements of the 94/55/EC Directive related to transport of dangerous goods by road but contains additional specifications in link with these existing requirements. This European Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of approval of this standard by CEN.
EN 13020:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.080.10 - Road construction. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13020:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13020:2004+A1:2010, ISO 6750:2005, CEN/TR 15855:2009, EN ISO 13732-1:2008, EN 500-1:2006+A1:2009, EN ISO 13857:2008, EN ISO 4871:2009, EN ISO 11201:2010, EN ISO 2867:2011, EN ISO 3457:2008, EN ISO 2860:2008, EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 12999:2011+A1:2012, EN ISO 3744:2010, EN ISO 4413:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13020:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Maschinen für die Straßenoberflächenbehandlung - SicherheitsanforderungenMachines pour le traitement des surfaces routières - Prescriptions de sécuritéRoad surface treatment machines - Safety requirements93.080.10Gradnja cestRoad construction13.110Varnost strojevSafety of machineryICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13020:2015SIST EN 13020:2016en,fr,de01-marec-2016SIST EN 13020:2016SLOVENSKI
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Truck attachment plate . 22 Annex B (informative)
Terminology . 23 Annex C (informative)
Examples of technical measures to reduce noise . 26 Annex D (normative)
Noise test code for the declaration of noise emission values (grade 2 of accuracy) . 27 D.1 Scope . 27 D.2 Determination of the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at workstation(s) . 28 D.3 Determination of the A-weighted sound power level . 28 D.3.1 General . 28 D.3.2 Type 1 machines . 28 D.3.3 Type 2 machines . 29 D.3.4 Type 3 machines . 30 D.4 Installation and assembly conditions . 31 D.5 Operating conditions . 32 D.6 Measurement uncertainties . 33 D.7 Information to be recorded and reported . 34 D.8 Declaration and verification of noise emission values . 34 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC . 37 Bibliography . 38
1.1 Crushing hazard 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.4.2 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.6 5.2.7 1.2 Entanglement hazard 5.2.14.2 5.2.14.2 5.2.14.2 5.2.14.2 5.6.4 5.6.5 5.2.14.2 5.7.1 5.7.2 1.3 High pressure fluid ejection hazard 5.2.1 5.3.1 5.3.5 5.3.6 7.4 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.3.1 5.3.5 5.2.1 5.2.1 1.4 Loss of stability (of machinery and machine parts) 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.5 5.2.6
5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.5 5.2.6 1.5 Slip, trip and fall hazards in relationship with machinery (because of their mechanical nature) 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.4.1 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.4.1 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.6.1 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.7.3
2.1 Burns and scalds, by a possible contact of persons, by flames or explosions and also by the radiation of heat sources 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.13 5.3.1 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.9 7.3 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.13 5.3.4 5.3.9 7.3 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.13 5.6.1 5.6.6 5.2.2 5.2.3 SIST EN 13020:2016
3.1 Hazards resulting from contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids, gases, mists, fumes and dusts. 5.2.4 7.3 5.2.4 5.2.4 7.3 5.2.4 5.2.4 3.2 Fire or explosion hazard 5.2.13.1 5.3.4 5.3.7 5.3.8
5.2.13.1 5.3.4 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.2.13.1 5.6.1
4.1 Hazards generated by noise, resulting in: - Loss of hearing (deafness), and other physiological disorders (e.g. loss of balance, lowered vigilance) - Interference with oral communication, acoustic signals, etc. 5.2.18 Annex D 5.2.18 Annex D 5.2.18 Annex D 5.2.18 Annex D 5.2.18 Annex D 4.2 Unhealthy postures or excessive efforts
5.3.1 5.3.1
4.3 Inadequate consideration of human hand-arm or foot-leg anatomy 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.14 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.14 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.14 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.14 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.14 5.7.1 4.4 Neglected use of personal protection equipment 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 4.5 Inadequate area lighting
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4.6 Human errors 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 5 Hazards combinations 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2
6.1 Unexpected ejection of machine parts or fluids 5.3.7 7.3
5.3.7 7.3
6.2 Failure, malfunction of control systems (unexpected start-up, unexpected overrun) 5.2.14 5.2.14 5.2.14 5.2.14 5.6.3 5.6.4 5.2.14 5.7.1 6.3 Errors of fitting 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7
7.1 All kinds of guard
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7.2 All kinds of safety related (protection) devices
5.6.5 5.6.6 5.7.1 5.7.2 SIST EN 13020:2016
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