BS EN 1034-13:2005+A1:2009

What is BS EN 1034-13 – Safety of machines for de-wiring bales and units 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.

BS EN 1034-13 applies to machines for de-wiring bales and units and shall be used together with BS EN 1034-1. BS EN 1034-13 deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and hazard events relevant to machines for de-wiring bales and units, when used as intended and under conditions reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer as incorrect application.

Note1: BS EN 1034-13 is not applicable to hand-held devices.

Note2: BS EN 1034-13 is not applicable to machines for de-wiring bales and units which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

Who is BS EN 1034-13 - Safety of machines for de-wiring bales and units for?

BS EN 1034-13 on the safety of machines for de-wiring bales and units 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 making machines
• Mechanical engineers
• Quality control professionals
• Inspection bodies
• Health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organizations, market surveillance, etc.)
• Machine service providers for maintenance

Why should you use BS EN 1034-13 - Safety of machines for de-wiring bales and units?

Safeguards are essential to protect workers from injury. Improper handling of paper machines can have a number of consequences including, death, disfigurement, chemical burns, musculoskeletal injuries and disorders related to overexertion strain. Therefore, there is a need for safety requirements while operating and constructing paper machines.

BS EN 1034-13 provides you with all necessary safety requirements and protective measures for machinery used for cutting or opening and removing wires used for binding together bales made of cellulose or paper and units formed of cellulose bales. You need to comply with the safety requirements and measures for the safe use of machines.

BS EN 1034-13 guides you with equipment and safety measures for cleaning operations. BS EN 1034-13 contains information about safe working practices for changing cutting tools and belts of conveyors.

When carrying out the risk assessment, the machine designers must check whether the list of hazards in BS EN 1034-13 is complete and applicable with respect to their machines. BS EN 1034-13 guidelines help you to ensure safety and protection from hazardous situations when using machines for de-wiring bales and units.