Safety of machine tools. Drilling machines

BS EN 12717:2001+A1:2009 Safety of machine tools. Drilling machines

BS EN 12717 specifies the technical safety requirements and measures to be adopted by those undertaking the design, construction and supply (including installation and dismantling, with arrangements for transport and maintenance) of stationary drilling machines.

BS EN 12717 covers both manual and automatic drilling machines. These include but are not limited to:

• Pedestal drilling machines
• Radial arm drilling machines
• Coordinate table drilling machines
• Horizontal spindle drilling machines
• Multi–spindle drilling machines
• Turret type drilling machines with manual control of turret index.

Contents of BS EN 12717:

Foreword

Introduction

Scope

Normative references

Terms and definitions

List of significant hazards

Safety requirements and/or protective measures

Verification of safety requirements and/or protective measures

Information for use

Illustrative figures used as examples

Noise emission measurement

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 97/37/EC, amended by Directive 98/79/EC

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC

Bibliography