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    I.S. EN 15166:2008

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    FOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY - AUTOMATIC BACK SPLITTING MACHINES OF BUTCHERY CARCASSES - SAFETY AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2008

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
      1.1 General
      1.2 Description of the concerned machines
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 List of significant hazards
      4.1 General
      4.2 Mechanical hazards
          4.2.1 3 different types of automatic back splitting
                machines
          4.2.2 Automatic back splitting machines, Effective
                range of splitting tool
          4.2.3 Zone of driving- and guiding mechanisms of
                splitting tools and bearing device of the
                carcass
          4.2.4 Ejection of cutting tools or parts of cutting
                tools and of bone particles, falling of tools
      4.3 Electrical hazards and hazards related to the control
          system
          4.3.1 Direct or indirect contact with live parts
          4.3.2 Control systems with insufficient safety level
      4.4 Hydraulic and pneumatic hazards
      4.5 Hazards due to loss of stability
      4.6 Hazard generated by noise
      4.7 Hazards from non-compliance with ergonomic principles
      4.8 Hazards from non-compliance with hygiene principles
          4.8.1 Microbial causes
          4.8.2 Chemical causes
          4.8.3 Physical causes
    5 Safety and hygiene requirements and/or protective measures
      5.1 General
      5.2 Mechanical hazards
          5.2.1 Zone 1: Effective range of splitting tool
          5.2.2 Zone 2: Driving and guiding mechanism
          5.2.3 Zone 3: Ejection zone of cutting tools
          5.2.4 Examples of protection devices
          5.2.5 Common measures to the 3 zones
          5.2.6 Protection of the cutting tools
          5.2.7 Interlocking devices
      5.3 Electrical hazards and control system
          5.3.1 General
          5.3.2 Stopping function of switching devices
          5.3.3 Emergency stop device
          5.3.4 IP degrees of protection against water ingress
          5.3.5 On and Off switch
          5.3.6 Safety requirements related to electromagnetic
                phenomena
          5.3.7 Safety related parts of the control system
      5.4 Hydraulic and pneumatic hazards
      5.5 Hazards of loss of stability
      5.6 Noise reduction
      5.7 Ergonomic requirements
      5.8 Hygiene and cleaning
          5.8.1 General
          5.8.2 Food areas
          5.8.3 Splash area
          5.8.4 Non-food areas
          5.8.5 Surface conditions
          5.8.6 Cleaning
    6 Verification of safety and hygiene requirements and/or
      protective measures
    7 Information for use
      7.1 General
      7.2 Signals and warning devices
      7.3 Instruction handbook
      7.4 Operator training
      7.5 Marking
    Annex A (normative) - Noise test code for automatic back
            splitting machines of butchery carcasses (grade 2)
      A.1 Sound measurements
          A.1.1 Emission sound pressure level determination
          A.1.2 Sound power level determination
      A.2 Installation and mounting conditions
      A.3 Operating conditions
      A.4 Measurement
      A.5 Information to be recorded
      A.6 Measurement uncertainty
      A.7 Information to be reported
      A.8 Declaration and verification of the noise emission values
    Annex B (normative) - Design principles to ensure cleanability
            of automatic back splitting machines of butchery carcasses
      B.1 Definitions
      B.2 Materials of construction
          B.2.1 General
          B.2.2 Type of materials
      B.3 Design
          B.3.1 General
          B.3.2 Food area
          B.3.3 Splash area
          B.3.4 Non-food area
    Annex C (normative) - Common hazards for food processing
            machines and reduction requirements applicable
            to back splitting machines
      C.1 Cutting hazards
      C.2 Risks from cleaning
      C.3 External influences on electrical equipment
      C.4 Restoration of energy supply after an interruption
      C.5 Hazards due to cleaning substances
      C.6 Hazards from neglecting use of PPE
      C.7 Hazard from noise
    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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    Describes safety and health requirements for machines used in slaughterhouses in order to fully automatically split meat animal (beef and pork) along the back-bone axis, splitting the carcass into two parts.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current

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    EN ISO 3744:2010 Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure - Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 3744:2010)
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    ISO 12100-2:2003 Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 2: Technical principles
    ISO 13857:2008 Safety of machinery Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs
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    EN ISO 4871:2009 Acoustics - Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and equipment (ISO 4871:1996)
    IEC 61310-1:2007 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals
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    EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015)
    EN ISO 11688-1:2009 Acoustics - Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and equipment - Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1:1995)
    ISO 13849-1:2015 Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General principles for design
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