What is BS EN 12574-3 - Stationary waste containers about ?
BS EN 12574-3 is the third part of the multi-series EN 12574 standard that specifies essential safety and health requirements for stationary waste containers (in the text also called containers), not including special containers for hazardous waste.
Note: To help in the understanding of the requirements they are not split into separate safety, ergonomic and health sections but are divided into chapters dealing with constructional units.
Who is BS EN 12574-3 - Stationary waste containers for ?
BS EN 12574-3 on stationary waste containers is relevant to:
- Product Engineers
- Manufacturers of lifting devices and waste containers
- Government organization responsible for waste disposal and management
- Health and safety department
Why should you use BS EN 12574-3 - Stationary waste containers ?
Container systems are used for storing wastes at the point of waste generation, until they are moved for collection.
BS EN 12574-3 specifies health and safety requirements and general, standardized requirements such as edges, cleaning and maintenance markings, and lids and flaps.
Overall, BS EN 12574-3 provides manufacturers with the necessary information and health and safety checks to be performed on the containers, which helps them to keep operations running smoothly and maintain clean, hygienic containers.