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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