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BS EN 815 : 1997

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SAFETY OF UNSHIELDED TUNNEL BORING MACHINES AND RODLESS SHAFT BORING MACHINES FOR ROCK - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

05-31-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1997

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
  1.1 Field of application
  1.2 Description of the machines
  1.3 Hazards
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 List of significant hazards
  4.1 Mechanical hazards
  4.2 Electrical hazards
  4.3 Thermal hazards
  4.4 Hazards generated by noise
  4.5 Hazards generated by vibrations
  4.6 Hazards generated by laser
  4.7 Hazards generated by materials and substances
  4.8 Hazards generated by neglect of ergonomic principles
  4.9 Hazards caused by failure of energy supply
  4.10 Hazards caused by missing and/or incorrectly positioned
       safety related measures
5 Safety requirements and/or provisions
  5.1 General safety requirements
       5.1.1 Contact surfaces
              5.1.1.1 Hazards due to sharp and rough parts
              5.1.1.2 Hazards due to hot surfaces
       5.1.2 Hoses and pipes under pressure
  5.2 Cutter head
  5.3 Handling of heavy loads
       5.3.1 Transport and lifting
       5.3.2 Handling of machine parts
       5.3.3 Handling of elements for rock support
  5.4 Gripping and regripping
  5.5 Access to and egress from operating positions and
       servicing points
       5.5.1 General
       5.5.2 Walkways
       5.5.3 Access openings
  5.6 Protection against falling objects and flood
       5.6.1 Falling objects
       5.6.2 Flood
  5.7 Control points
       5.7.1 Ergonomics
       5.7.2 Visibility
       5.7.3 Cab
  5.8 Guards and protective devices
       5.8.1 General
       5.8.2 Specification of guards
       5.8.3 Access to cutter head
       5.8.4 Conveyor
  5.9 Control systems and devices
       5.9.1 General
       5.9.2 Control systems
       5.9.3 Control devices
       5.9.4 Starting, warning systems, stopping and emergency
              stopping
              5.9.4.1 Starting
              5.9.4.2 Warning systems
              5.9.4.3 Stopping
              5.9.4.4 Emergency stopping
       5.9.5 Failure of the power supply
  5.10 Towing connection
  5.11 Laser guidance
  5.12 Ventilation, control of dust and gas
       5.12.1 General
       5.12.2 Dust suppression
       5.12.3 Dedusting
       5.12.4 Atmospheric changes
              5.12.4.1 General
              5.12.4.2 Methane monitoring
              5.12.4.3 Monitoring for other gases
  5.13 Noise
  5.14 Electrical equipment
       5.14.1 General
       5.14.2 Protective measures
       5.14.3 Cables and leads
       5.14.4 Transformers
       5.14.5 Bonding
       5.14.6 Switch gear
       5.14.7 Lighting
       5.14.8 Emergency lighting
  5.15 Isolation of power supply
  5.16 Energy supply other than electricity
  5.17 Fire protection
       5.17.1 Fire extinguishing system
       5.17.2 Fixed fire extinguishing systems
       5.17.3 Installation of portable fire extinguishers
       5.17.4 Water sprays
  5.18 Storage of safety equipment for personnel
  5.19 Indicators
       5.19.1 Marking
       5.19.2 Warning signs
       5.19.3 Warning devices
       5.19.4 Symbols
  5.20 Maintenance
6 Verification of safety measures and/or provisions
7 Information for use
  7.1 General
  7.2 Instruction handbooks
       7.2.1 General
       7.2.2 Identification of handbooks
       7.2.3 Content of operator's handbook
       7.2.4 Content of maintenance handbook
       7.2.5 Spare parts list
Annex A (normative) - Protective measures for electrical
        accessories and lighting
Annex B (informative) - Bibliography
Annex C (informative) - Figures
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

Describes all significant hazards pertinent to unshielded tunnel boring machines and rodless shaft boring machines for rock, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer.

Committee
B/513
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 92/16479 DC (09/2005) Supersedes 04/30115494 DC (04/2007) 1996 Edition Re-Issued in July 2009 & incorporates AMD 2 2008. (07/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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