Machine tools. Safety. Stationary grinding machines

BS EN 13218:2002+A1:2008 Machine tools. Safety. Stationary grinding machines

BS EN 13218 specifies the technical safety requirements and/or protective measures to be adopted by persons undertaking the design, construction and supply (including installation and dismantling, arrangements for transport and maintenance) of stationary grinding machines intended to be used for the grinding  of workpieces of cold metal.

BS EN 13218 deals with a range of significant hazards.

BS EN 13218 standard does not apply to honing, polishing and belt grinding machines.

BS EN 13218 applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.

Contents of BS EN 13218:

Foreword

Introduction

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 List of significant hazards

5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures

5.1 General

5.2 Mechanical hazards

5.3 Electrical hazards

5.4 Noise

5.5 Vibration

5.6 Hazards resulting from dusts, fumes and mists

5.7 Devices for the use of coolants

5.8 Measures against fire and explosion hazards

5.9 Lighting

5.10 Control systems and control devices

5.11 Electromagnetic compatibility

6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or measures

7 Information for use

7.1 General

7.2 Instruction handbook

7.3 Marking

Annex A (normative) Abrasive product guards, workzone enclosures and their combinations onstationary grinding machines

Annex B (normative) Clamping methods for abrasive products and safety requirements for tool holding devices