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.
BS EN 15051-2 on workplace exposure is relevant to:
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.
BS EN 15051-2:2019 supersedes EN 15051-2:2013, which is withdrawn.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 15051-2:2013+A1:2016