BS EN 15027 : 2007
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
TRANSPORTABLE WALL SAW AND WIRE SAW EQUIPMENT FOR JOB SITE - SAFETY
Hardcopy , PDF
English
01-01-2009
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 List of significant hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
5.1 General
5.2 Mechanical hazards
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Protection against moving parts
5.2.3 Stability
5.2.4 Transport and handling
5.2.5 Fixing of the cutting tool
5.2.6 Manual starting
5.2.7 Guiding systems
5.2.8 Control devices
5.2.9 Failure of power supply
5.3 Electrical hazards
5.4 Thermal hazards
5.5 Exhaust fumes (internal combustion engines)
5.6 Hydraulic and pneumatic installations
5.6.1 Hydraulic installations
5.6.2 Pneumatic installations
5.6.3 Hoses and pipes under pressure
5.7 Fluid containers
5.8 Cutting debris and dust emission
5.9 Rotational speed
5.10 Noise reduction at design stage
5.11 Maintenance
6 Verification of safety requirements and/or measures
7 Information for use
7.1 General
7.2 Marking
7.2.1 Regular marking
7.2.2 Other information
7.2.3 Warning about residual risks
7.3 Accompanying documents
7.3.1 General
7.3.2 Operator's instructions
7.3.3 Maintenance instructions
7.3.4 Spare parts list
Annex A (normative) - Noise test code - Grade 2 of accuracy
A.1 General
A.2 Measurement of the A-weighted emission sound
pressure level at the work station
A.3 Determination of the A-weighted sound power level
emitted by the machine
A.4 Operating conditions
A.5 Information to be recorded
A.6 Information to be reported
A.7 Noise declaration by the manufacturer
Annex B (normative) - Requirements for cutting-off wheel and
wire guards
B.1 General
B.2 Tool guards for wall saws
B.3 Tool guard for wire saws
Annex C (normative) - Pictograms
Annex D (normative) - Verification of surface temperature
D.1 Test equipment
D.2 Test method
D.3 Test acceptance
Annex E (informative) - Examples for working areas and dangerous
areas for wire saws
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 2006/42/EC
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