What is BS EN 1034-27 – Safety of paper roll handling systems about?
Operating machines safely is clearly vital. There are many types of dangers associated with papermaking and converting facilities. The paper machines are hazardous due to their basic nature of high speed and pressure in-running rolls, elevated temperatures, wet and slippery conditions, and limited visibility areas, so on. Therefore, there is a need for safety requirements while operating and constructing paper machines.
BS EN 1034-27 deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and hazard events relevant to paper roll handling systems, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer. BS EN 1034-27 applies to roll handling systems for use in paper finishing and applies together with EN 1034-1.
Note2: BS EN 1034-27 does not apply to machine reel handling systems, stacker trucks, industrial trucks and driverless industrial trucks, separate storage systems with cranes and high bay storage systems, and portable devices for moving rolls.
Who is BS EN 1034-27 - Safety of paper roll handling systems for?
BS EN 1034-27 on the safety of paper roll handling systems is useful for:
- Paper mills
- The paper and pulp industry
- Manufacturers of paper making and finishing machines
- Machinery designers/manufacturers
- Organizations that design, build and maintain paper roll handling systems
- Mechanical engineers
- Quality control professionals
- Inspection bodies
- Health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organizations, market surveillance, etc.)
- Machine service providers e.g., for maintenance
Why should you use BS EN 1034-27 - Safety of paper roll handling systems?
Safeguards are essential to protect workers from injury. Improper handling of paper roll handling systems can have a number of consequences including, death, disfigurement, chemical burns, musculoskeletal injuries and disorders related to overexertion strain.
BS EN 1034-27 provides you with all necessary safety requirements and protective measures for paper handling systems with rolling rolls, roll kicker, lowering and lifting cradle, and roll stopper. You need to comply with the safety requirements and measures for the safe use of paper machines.
When carrying out the risk assessment, the machine designers must check whether the list of hazards in BS EN 1034-27 is complete and applicable with respect to their machines. BS EN 1034-27 guidelines help you to ensure safety and protection from hazardous situations when using roll handling systems for use in paper finishing.
