What is BS EN 61029-2-5 – Safety of band saws about?
BS EN 61029-2-5 is a part of the BS EN 61029 multi-series that discusses the safety of transportable motor-operated tools.
The BS EN 61029 series provides safety requirements to its users who deal with transportable motor-operated electric tools.
BS EN 61029-2-5 applies to band saws and has to be used in conjunction with BS EN 61029-1 as it provides general safety requirements that are common to a majority of transportable motor-operated electric tools.
Who is BS EN 61029-2-5 – Safety of band saws for?
BS EN 61029-2-5 on particular requirements for band saws is useful for:
- Manufacturers of transportable motor-operated tools
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61029-2-5 – Safety of band saws?
Portable band saws are commonly used in the construction and woodworking industry. These machines are reliable and reduce the human effort of cutting through metal and wood materials, but they need to be used with caution as accidents could still occur while operating them. Although BS EN 61029-1 provides general requirements for the safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools it doesn’t cover specific requirements for certain machinery.
BS EN 61029-2-5 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in BS EN 61029-1 to be applicable for band saws.
Overall, BS EN 61029-2-5 helps you to ensure that your band saws meet the necessary safety requirements and reduce the risk of workplace accidents.