BS EN 17449:2022 Safety of Machinery - Safety Requirements for Finishing Lines for Metal Strip

Ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance in your metal strip finishing operations with the BS EN 17449:2022 standard. This comprehensive document provides detailed safety requirements specifically tailored for finishing lines used in the metal strip industry. Released on May 16, 2022, this standard is an essential resource for manufacturers, safety engineers, and compliance officers dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment.

Key Features and Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Spanning 80 pages, this standard offers an in-depth look at the safety requirements necessary for finishing lines in the metal strip industry.
• Up-to-Date Information: Released in 2022, the BS EN 17449:2022 standard reflects the latest advancements and best practices in machinery safety.
• ISBN: 978 0 539 06063 8
• Standard Number: BS EN 17449:2022
• Status: Official Standard

Why Choose BS EN 17449:2022?

The metal strip finishing industry is fraught with potential hazards, making it crucial to adhere to stringent safety standards. The BS EN 17449:2022 standard is meticulously designed to address these challenges, offering guidelines that help mitigate risks and ensure the well-being of your workforce. By implementing the safety requirements outlined in this standard, you can:

• Enhance Workplace Safety: Minimize the risk of accidents and injuries by following the comprehensive safety guidelines provided.
• Ensure Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards, thereby avoiding potential legal issues and fines.
• Boost Efficiency: A safer work environment leads to fewer disruptions, enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.
• Protect Your Reputation: Demonstrate your commitment to safety and quality, bolstering your reputation in the industry.

Detailed Content

The BS EN 17449:2022 standard covers a wide range of topics essential for the safe operation of finishing lines for metal strips. Some of the key areas include:

• Risk Assessment: Guidelines for conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures.
• Safety Measures: Detailed descriptions of the safety measures required to protect workers, including machine guarding, emergency stop functions, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Operational Procedures: Best practices for safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of finishing lines.
• Training Requirements: Recommendations for training programs to ensure that all personnel are adequately trained in safety protocols and procedures.
• Compliance and Auditing: Guidelines for regular audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards.

Who Should Use This Standard?

The BS EN 17449:2022 standard is an invaluable resource for a wide range of professionals in the metal strip finishing industry, including:

• Manufacturers: Ensure that your machinery and processes meet the highest safety standards.
• Safety Engineers: Develop and implement effective safety protocols to protect workers and equipment.
• Compliance Officers: Verify that your operations comply with industry regulations and standards.
• Maintenance Personnel: Follow best practices for the safe maintenance and inspection of finishing lines.
• Training Coordinators: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to educate workers on safety requirements.

Invest in Safety and Compliance

In an industry where safety is paramount, the BS EN 17449:2022 standard serves as a critical tool for ensuring the well-being of your workforce and the smooth operation of your finishing lines. By adhering to the guidelines and requirements outlined in this standard, you can create a safer, more efficient, and compliant work environment.

Don't compromise on safety. Equip your team with the knowledge and resources they need to operate safely and efficiently. The BS EN 17449:2022 standard is your comprehensive guide to achieving excellence in safety and compliance in the metal strip finishing industry.

BS EN 17449:2022

This standard BS EN 17449:2022 Safety of machinery. Safety requirements to finishing lines for metal strip is classified in these ICS categories:

• 77.180 Equipment for the metallurgical industry

This document specifies the general safety requirements for finishing lines for metal strip, hereafter referred as finishing line(s), as defined in 3.1. This document deals with significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant for finishing lines when used as intended and under conditions foreseen by the manufacturer. This document provides the requirements to be met by the manufacturer to ensure the safety of persons and property during transport, commissioning, operation and de-commissioning, as well as in the event of foreseeable failures or malfunctions that can occur in the equipment (see Clauses 4 and 5). This document is applicable to: Plant (machinery, equipment, devices) for the customer-specific processing of metal strip/metal foil (starting material: hot rolled or cold rolled strip as coil) from the material feeding (1) via the finishing process (2) until the material removal (3) (see exemplary layout in Figure 1). Examples of finishing lines and their machinery/equipment covered by the scope of this document are listed below: — finishing lines, e.g.: — slitting line (see Figure 2); — cut-to-length line (see Figure 3); — feeding line (see Figure 4); — blanking line; — trimming line; — rounding machines; — strip edge machining lines; — inspection lines; — rewinding lines, separator lines, doubler lines; — strip-supply lines (e.g. for presses or roll forming lines); — interlinked machinery/equipment which can be part of a finishing line, e.g.: — coil conveying (e.g. feeding in, threading, pushing-in, guiding and transporting); — stretching, bending, levelling machine; — marking machine; — recoiler and uncoiler; — shears; — punching machine; — coil and sleeve handling device; — welding machine; — oiling machine; — scrap chopper, scrap coiler, scrap conveyor; — changing device; — stacking device; — coil transport device (associated with the line); — measuring systems and devices; — fluid systems. The following machinery may be part of or linked to a finishing line but are not covered by this document: — packaging lines (EN 415); — roll forming lines; — machines for painting and laminating; — embossing machine; — saws; — plate shear (plate as raw material) (EN 13985); — equipment for applying (removing) media to (from) the material surface; — coil transport devices outside the boundaries of the line (e.g. supply from the storage); — presses (EN ISO 16092-1, EN ISO 16092-2 and EN ISO 16092-3); — milling machines (EN ISO 16090-1); — machinery using laser (EN ISO 11553) for strip processing (e.g. welding, cutting); — punching machines (as stand-alone machine); — cranes; — robots (EN ISO 10218); — separate media systems (e.g. compressed air system, exhaust system); — storage equipment. For modernization, this document can be applied for the parts to be modernized.