What is BS EN 1010-4 – Safety of papermaking machines about?
Safeguards are essential to protect workers from injury. The BS EN 1010 series discusses safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines. BS EN 1010 applies to bookbinding machines, paper converting machines and paper finishing machines. BS EN 1010-4 contains information about safe working practices of paper machinery.
BS EN 1010-4 deals with risks generated by noise emitted from machines like sheet folding machines and machines to produce envelopes and sanitary items, some specific proposals for noise reduction measures. BS EN 1010-4 covers the machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events.
Note1: BS EN 1010-4 does not deal with risks generated by noise emitted from the machines. These issues are covered basically in EN 1010-1:2004+A1.
Note2: BS EN 1010-4 is not applicable to bookbinding, paper converting and finishing machines manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.
Who is BS EN 1010-4 - Safety of papermaking machines for?
BS EN 1010-4 on the safety of papermaking machines is useful for:
- Paper mills
- The paper and pulp industry
- Manufacturers of paper making and finishing machines
- Machinery designers/manufacturers
- Organizations that design, build and maintain paper making machines
- Mechanical engineers
- Quality control professionals
- Inspection bodies
- Health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organizations, market surveillance, etc.)
- Machine service providers e.g., for maintenance
Why should you use BS EN 1010-4 - Safety of papermaking machines?
Operating machines safely is clearly vital. There are many types of dangers associated with papermaking and converting facilities. These dangers can cause severe injury to you or your co-workers. Being aware of the types of hazards will help you identify, control, and avoid harm from specific instances of each.
BS EN 1010-4 provides you with all the necessary safety requirements and protective measures for handling bookbinding machines, paper converting and finishing machines. You need to comply with the safety requirements and measures for the safe design and construction of paper machines.
When carrying out the risk assessment, the machine designers must check whether the list of hazards in BS EN 1010-4 is complete and applicable with respect to their machines. BS EN 1010-4 guidelines help you to ensure safety and protection from hazardous situations when using and manufacturing bookbinding, paper converting and finishing machines.