What is BS EN 1005-2-Design of manual handling of machinery and component parts about?
BS EN 1005 is a European standard on the safety of machinery that discusses human physical performance to ensure the safety of workers against machinery hazards.
BS EN 1005-2 is the second part of the BS EN 1005 series that specifies ergonomic recommendations for the design of machinery involving manual handling of machinery and component parts of machinery, including tools linked to the machine, in professional and domestic applications.
BS EN 1005-2 applies to the manual handling of machinery, component parts of machinery and objects processed by the machine (input/output) of 3 kg or more, for carrying less than 2 m. Objects of less than 3 kg are dealt with in prEN 1005-5.
BS EN 1005-2 provides data for ergonomic design and risk assessment concerning lifting, lowering, and carrying in relation to the assembly/erection, transport, and commissioning (assembly, installation, adjustment), operation, fault finding, maintenance, setting, teaching or process changeover and decommissioning, disposal and dismantling of machinery.
BS EN 1005-2 provides current data on the general population and certain sub-populations.
Note: BS EN 1005-2 does not cover the holding of objects (without walking), pushing or pulling of objects, hand-held machines, or handling while seated.
Who is BS EN 1005-2-Design of manual handling of machinery and component parts for?
BS EN 1005-2 on manual handling of machinery and component parts is useful for:
- Industrial machinery manufacturers
- Industrial machinery designers
- Industrial machinery testers
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Risk assessment authorities
- Quality assurance departments
Why should you use BS EN 1005-2-Design of manual handling of machinery and component parts?
Manual handling of loads can lead to a high risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system if the loads to be handled are too heavy, and/or handled at high frequencies for long durations and/or in awkward postures. Disorders of the musculoskeletal system are a common occurrence. Risks exist if the design of the machinery is not in accordance with ergonomic design principles.
BS EN 1005-2 provides you with guidance on the design of machinery and component parts where objects are lifted, lowered, and carried, risk assessment and recommendations for the design of machinery and component parts involving manual handling, hazard identification, risk estimation, risk evaluation and recommendations for risk reduction by design, populations characteristics and system design, etc.
The design guidelines provided by BS EN 1005-2 assist you to improve the performance and quality of the manual handling of machinery and component parts and ensure a reduction in the potential hazards generated by machines involving manual handling.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 1005-2, you can enhance manual handling of machinery and component parts’ effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
