BS EN 953 : 1998
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SAFETY OF MACHINERY - GUARDS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIXED AND MOVABLE GUARDS
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30-11-2015
English
01-01-1998
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Risk assessment
5 Principal requirements for the design and construction
of guards
5.1 Machine aspects
5.1.1 General
5.1.2 Access to danger zones
5.1.3 Containment of ejected parts
5.1.4 Containment of hazardous substances
5.1.5 Noise
5.1.6 Radiation
5.1.7 Explosion
5.2 Human aspects
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Safety distances
5.2.3 Control of access to the danger zone
5.2.4 Viewing
5.2.5 Ergonomic aspects
5.2.6 Intended use
5.3 Guard design aspects
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Crushing or trapping points
5.3.3 Durability
5.3.4 Hygiene
5.3.5 Cleaning
5.3.6 Exclusion of contaminants
5.4 Guard construction aspects
5.4.1 Sharp edges etc
5.4.2 Integrity of joints
5.4.3 Removal only by tool
5.4.4 Positive location of removable guards
5.4.5 Positive closing of movable guards
5.4.6 Self closing guards
5.4.7 Adjustable guard
5.4.8 Movable guards
5.4.9 Control guards
5.5 Selection of materials
5.5.1 General
5.5.2 Impact resistance
5.5.3 Rigidity
5.5.4 Secure fixing
5.5.5 Reliability of moving parts
5.6 Containment
5.7 Resistance to corrosion
5.8 Resistance to micro-organisms
5.9 Non-toxicity
5.10 Machine viewing
5.11 Transparency
5.12 Stroboscopic effects
5.13 Electrostatic properties
5.14 Thermal stability
5.15 Flammability
5.16 Noise and vibration reduction
5.17 Radiation protection
6 Selection of types of guards
6.1 General
6.2 Combination of different guards or of guards
with other devices
6.3 Selection of guards according to the number
and location of the hazards
6.4 Selection of guards according to the nature
and frequency FOR access required
6.4.1 Moving transmission parts
6.4.2 Where access is not required during use
6.4.3 Where access is required during use
7 Additional design and construction considerations
7.1 Climbing
7.2 Retained fastenings
7.3 Vibration resistance
7.4 Warning signs
7.5 Colour
7.6 Aesthetics
8 Verification of the safety requirements for guards
8.1 General
8.2 Impact strength
8.3 Safety distances
8.4 Containment
8.5 Noise
8.6 Guard operating forces
8.7 Visibility
9 Information for use
9.1 General
9.2 Guard hazards
9.3 Installation
9.4 Operation
9.5 Removal of guards
9.6 Inspection and maintenance
Annex A (normative) - Guidelines to assist in the
selection of guards against hazards
generated by moving parts
Annex B (normative) - Guidelines for the selection of
guards according to the number and location
of hazards
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
Bibliography
Describes general requirements for the design and construction of guards provided primarily to protect persons from mechanical hazards.
| Committee |
MCE/3
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 92/86051 DC. (09/2005) 1997 Edition Re-Issued in April 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (04/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
24
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| NEN EN 953 : 1998 + A1 2009 | Identical |
| NBN EN 953 : 1998 + A1 2009 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 953:1998 | Identical |
| DIN EN 953:2009-07 | Identical |
| NS EN 953 : 1997 + A1 2009 | Identical |
| SN EN 953 : 1998 + A1 2009 | Identical |
| NF EN 953 : 1997 + A1 2009 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 953:1998 | Identical |
| EN 953:1997+A1:2009 | Identical |
| UNI EN 953 : 2009 | Identical |
| DIN EN 953:1997-11 | Identical |
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| PD 5304:2014 | Guidance on safe use of machinery |
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| EN 1127-1:2011 | Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology |
| EN 1746:1998 | Safety of machinery - Guidance for the drafting of the noise clauses of safety standards |
| ISO 11200:2014 | Acoustics Noise emitted by machinery and equipment Guidelines for the use of basic standards for the determination of emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions |
| EN 1088:1995+A2:2008 | Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards - Principles for design and selection |
| R044-001 : 1999 | SAFETY OF MACHINERY - GUIDANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF HAZARDS DUE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY |
| EN ISO 14121-1:2007 | Safety of machinery - Risk assessment - Part 1: Principles (ISO 14121-1:2007) |
| EN 1837:1999+A1:2009 | Safety of machinery - Integral lighting of machines |
| EN 349:1993+A1:2008 | Safety of machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body |
| EN 1299:1997+A1:2008 | Mechanical vibration and shock - Vibration isolation of machines - Information for the application of source isolation |
| IEC 60204-1:2016 | Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements |
| ISO 3740:2000 | Acoustics Determination of sound power levels of noise sources Guidelines for the use of basic standards |
| EN 614-1:2006+A1:2009 | Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terminology and general principles |
| EN ISO 13857:2008 | Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008) |
| CR 1030-1:1995 | Hand-arm vibration - Guidelines for vibration hazards reduction - Part 1: Engineering methods by design of machinery |
| EN ISO 11200:2014 | Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment - Guidelines for the use of basic standards for the determination of emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions (ISO 11200:2014) |
| EN 1672-2:2005+A1:2009 | Food processing machinery - Basic concepts - Part 2: Hygiene requirements |
| IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) |
| EN ISO 3740:2000 | Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels of noise sources - Guidelines for the use of basic standards (ISO 3740:2000) |
| 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 |
| ISO 12100-1:2003 | Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology |
| EN 626-1:1994+A1:2008 | Safety of machinery - Reduction of risks to health from hazardous substances emitted by machinery - Part 1: Principles and specifications for machinery manufacturers |
| EN 1005-3:2002+A1:2008 | Safety of machinery - Human physical performance - Part 3: Recommended force limits for machinery operation |
| EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 | DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015) |
| 1998/37/EC : 1998 | DIRECTIVE 98/37/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 22 JUNE 1998 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO MACHINERY |
| EN 60204-1 : 2006 COR 2010 | SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF MACHINES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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