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BS EN 15955-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - DEMOUNTABLE MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 2: GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
23-11-2012
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 List of significant hazards
5 General safety requirements and/or measures
5.1 General
5.2 Access and egress to and from working places
5.2.1 Cabs
5.2.2 Working places, places for control and maintenance
outside of cabs
5.2.3 Walkways on the machine
5.3 Ergonomics
5.4 Requirements for cabs
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Minimum dimensions in cabs
5.4.3 Cab floors
5.4.4 Emergency exit
5.4.5 Climatic conditions in cab
5.4.6 Protection from dust
5.4.7 Visibility from driving position
5.4.8 Windows
5.4.9 Storage for instruction handbook
5.5 Seats
5.5.1 Seats for the operator(s)
5.5.2 Additional seats
5.6 Standing places
5.7 Edges and corners
5.8 Pipes and hoses
5.9 Communications between work positions
5.10 Prevention of derailment
5.10.1 General
5.10.2 Lifeguards
5.11 Stability and measures preventing overturning
5.11.1 Proof of stability against overturning, machine
stationary
5.11.2 Prevention of derailment during running and when
moving along the track in working configuration
5.11.3 Rated capacity indicator (RCI)
5.12 Emergency stopping devices
5.12.1 Emergency stopping devices for movement of the
machine and working equipment
5.12.2 Action of emergency stopping devices
5.13 Moving parts and materials
5.14 Operator's controls and indicators
5.14.1 General requirement
5.14.2 Starting system
5.14.3 Inadvertent activation
5.14.4 Pedals
5.14.5 Protection against uncontrolled motion in working
configuration
5.14.6 Control panels and indicators
5.14.7 Remote controls
5.15 Thermal hazards
5.16 Electrical system
5.16.1 Electrical equipment
5.16.2 Disconnection devices
5.16.3 Working environment
5.16.4 Conductors, cables and wiring practices
5.16.5 Batteries
5.16.6 Catenaries
5.16.7 Equi-potential bonding
5.16.8 Antennae
5.17 Machine safety requirements related to electromagnetic
compatibility
5.18 Emission of gas and particles
5.19 Pressurised systems
5.20 Fuel tanks and hydraulic tanks
5.21 Noise
5.22 Vibration
5.22.1 General
5.22.2 Whole body vibration
5.22.3 Hand arm vibration
5.23 Protection from the risks of fire
5.23.1 General risk assessment
5.23.2 Fire fighting equipment
5.23.3 Material requirements
5.23.4 Fire extinguishing system
5.24 Braking systems
5.24.1 General
5.24.2 Holding on gradients
5.24.3 Braking of trailed machines
5.24.4 Air continuous service brake for hauled machines
5.25 Lighting
5.26 Warning systems
5.27 Maintenance
5.27.1 General
5.27.2 Frequent maintenance
5.27.3 Support devices
5.27.4 Unauthorised access to the engine compartment
5.28 Safe handling
6 Additional safety requirements or measures for specific machine
functions
6.1 Conveyors
6.2 Cranes and lifting devices fixed on the machine
6.3 Transport of loads by machines used for lifting
6.4 Elevating work platforms
7 Verification of the conformity to the requirements and/or
particular safety measures
7.1 General
7.2 Methods of examination
7.2.1 General
7.2.2 Visual exam
7.2.3 Measurement
7.2.4 Functional test
7.2.5 Load test(s)
7.2.6 Specific verification/measurements and other controls
8 Information for use
8.1 General
8.2 Instruction handbook
8.2.1 Specific information in instruction handbook
8.2.2 Restrictions of use
8.2.3 Mass of the machine in working condition
8.2.4 Stability of the machine
8.2.5 Conformance to the lateral limit of work
8.2.6 Opening and closing the machine
8.2.7 Locking of tools and equipment
8.2.8 Devices to prevent access to an operating track
8.2.9 Work places situated outside the running gauge
8.2.10 Warning systems
8.2.11 Testing of warning systems
8.2.12 Information for maintenance
8.2.13 Trailing loads
8.2.14 Vibration
8.3 Warning signs and written warnings
8.4 Marking
Annex A (normative) List of significant hazards
Annex B (normative) Check list for conformity
Annex C (normative) Noise test code (grade of accuracy 2)
C.1 Scope
C.2 Definitions
C.3 Determination of the emission sound pressure level at
the work station or other specified positions
C.4 Sound power level determination
C.5 Installation and mounting conditions
C.6 Operating conditions
C.7 Measurement uncertainties
C.8 Information to be recorded
C.9 Information to be reported
C.10 Declaration and verification of noise emission values
Annex D (informative) Structure of European standards for track
construction and maintenance machines
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive Machinery
98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
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BS EN 15955-2
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RAE/2
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Draft
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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| Standards | Relationship |
| PREN 15955-2 : DRAFT 2012 | Identical |
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