The technology behind the tools used by gardeners has evolved, from pruners, saws and mowers, which are now not only electric, but also easier to use, more powerful and multifunctional. In the past, gardeners used manual tools, which have now been replaced by electric lawnmowers, robotic lawnmowers with built-in GPS functions, which can be monitored via smartphones to assess their performance and battery life.
As technology has evolved, so has the complexity of the tools, meaning there are more elements to consider when it comes to their safety. Ensuring that gardening equipment is safe and functioning properly is essential to reducing the risk of accidents. If the equipment used by gardeners is damaged, the consequences can be fatal.
Based on the risks that can arise from unsafe gardening equipment, IEC has published a series of standards dedicated to their safety. The IEC 62841 series of standards provides safety requirements for all types of hand-held and electric-powered equipment, transportable equipment and lawn and garden machinery. It covers issues such as energy, resistance to heat and fire, internal electrical installations, radiation and toxicity hazards, as well as measures to avoid unauthorized access and to guarantee the transmission of energy if they are connected to electrical networks.
The series contains specific standards for each of the different equipment, ranging from lawn mowers to lawn mowers, including all types of mowers, trimmers, shears and various saws.
The first part of the series of standards, which covers general requirements for gardening equipment, has recently been updated to ensure that all equipment is manufactured in accordance with these standards, providing safe equipment for use by gardeners.
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