What is BS EN 15051-2– Workplace exposure about?
BS EN 15051-2 specifies the rotating drum test apparatus and associated test method for the reproducible production of dust from a bulk material under standard conditions, and the measurement of the inhalable, thoracic, and respirable fractions of this dust, concerning existing European Standards, where relevant.
BS EN 15051-2 applies to powdered, granular, or pelletized bulk materials. A standard sample volume is used.
BS EN 15051-2 is not applicable to test the dust released when solid bulk materials are mechanically reduced (e.g., cut, crushed) or to evaluate handling procedures for the bulk materials.
Who is BS EN 15051-2– Workplace exposure for?
BS EN 15051-2 on workplace exposure is relevant to:
- Researchers and scientists
- Industries dealing with bulk materials
- Mechanical Engineers
Why should you use BS EN 15051-2 – Workplace exposure?
A dustiness classification is presented to provide users with information on the potential for dust emissions when the bulk material is handled or processed in workplaces.
BS EN 15051-2 defines the method and procedures for measuring the dustiness of bulk material using the rotating drum method.
BS EN 15051-2 gives details of the design and operation of the rotating drum test method that classifies the dustiness of solid bulk materials, in terms of health-related fractions.
BS EN 15051-2 provides methods that are suitable for general bulk material handling processes, including all those processes where the bulk material is dropped or can be dropped.
BS EN 15051-2 benefits businesses by developing product-specific standards and certification schemes that can facilitate safe and more cost-effective operations.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 15051-2:2019 supersedes EN 15051-2:2013, which is withdrawn. BS EN 15051-2:2019 has some technical changes concerning EN 15051-2:2013. These include:
- EN 15051:2006 has been split into three parts
- the test methods given are no longer referred to as reference test methods
- the test of equivalence between an alternative (candidate) test method and any of the test methods now given in this European Standard and EN 15051-3:2013 has been deleted
