The document specifies safety requirements for drill rigs. It applies to drill rigs for surface and underground drilling in the tunnelling, mining, construction and waterwell drilling industries. Casings units are also covered.
DIN EN 791:2010 Referenced Document
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DIN EN 791:2010 history
2014DIN EN 16228-1:2014 Drilling and foundation equipment - Safety - Part 1: Common requirements; German version EN 16228-1:2014
2010DIN EN 791:2010 Drill rigs - Safety; German version EN 791:1995+A1:2009