What is BS EN 1807-2- Safety of log sawing machines about?
BS EN 1807-2 discusses safety of woodworking machines. BS EN 1807-2 is the second part of the BS EN 1807 series of standards that deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events which are relevant to stationary and displaceable log band sawing machines with either manual or automatic loading and/or unloading, hereinafter referred to as “machines”, designed to cut solid wood, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer, including reasonably foreseeable misuse.
Note1: BS EN 1807-2 does not apply to:
- Table band saws and band re-saws
- Specific hazards related to automatic loading and/or unloading
- Any hazards relating to the combination of a single machine being used with any other machine (as part of a line – e.g. Loading and/or unloading automated systems)
- Any hazards arising from any other machining processes (e.g. milling and sawing) related to associated machines or cutting groups, e.g. canters and circular saws.
Note2: BS EN 1807-2 does not deal with the specific hazards related to thermal engine and P.T.O. equipment fitted to the machine.
Note3: BS EN 1807-2 is not applicable to machines manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.
Who is BS EN 1807-2 - Safety of log sawing machines for?
BS EN 1807-2 on log saw machine is useful for:
- Log saw machine manufacturers
- Product designers
- Quality control department
- Safety department
Why should you use BS EN 1807-2 - Safety of log sawing machines?
According to BS EN 1807-2 definition of band sawing machine is a machine with one or more saw blades in the form of continuous bands each mounted on and running between two or more band wheels. BS EN 1807-2 covers mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, hazards generated by noise, hazards generated by radiation, hazards generated by materials and substances and by neglecting ergonomic principles in machinery design that needs to be taken care of while operating the log sawing machines.
BS EN 1807-2 has been prepared to be a harmonised standard to provide one means of conforming to the essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA regulations. BS EN 1807-2 provides safety requirements that you should be taken while using a log saw machine which ensures your safety.
