BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 Woodworking Machines Safety Standard

Introducing the BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024, the definitive safety standard for tenoning-profiling machines in the woodworking industry. This comprehensive document is an essential resource for manufacturers, safety engineers, and woodworking professionals who are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards in their operations.

Overview

The BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 standard is a critical component of the ISO 19085 series, which addresses safety requirements for woodworking machines. This particular standard focuses on tenoning-profiling machines, providing detailed guidelines and specifications to ensure safe operation and reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace.

Key Features

• Standard Number: BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024
• Pages: 80
• Release Date: December 19, 2024
• ISBN: 978 0 539 22564 8
• Status: Standard

Comprehensive Safety Guidelines

This standard provides a thorough set of safety guidelines that cover all aspects of tenoning-profiling machine operation. From installation and maintenance to operator training and emergency procedures, the BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 ensures that every aspect of machine safety is addressed.

Installation and Setup

Proper installation and setup are crucial for the safe operation of tenoning-profiling machines. This standard outlines the necessary steps and precautions to ensure that machines are installed correctly and safely, minimizing the risk of accidents from the outset.

Operator Training

Operator training is a key component of machine safety. The BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 provides detailed guidelines on the training requirements for machine operators, ensuring they are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to operate the machines safely and efficiently.

Maintenance and Inspection

Regular maintenance and inspection are vital to the safe operation of woodworking machines. This standard includes comprehensive guidelines for routine maintenance and inspection procedures, helping to prevent mechanical failures and ensure the longevity of the equipment.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency, having clear and effective procedures in place is essential. The BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 outlines the necessary emergency procedures to follow, ensuring that operators and other personnel can respond quickly and effectively to any situation.

Benefits of Compliance

Compliance with the BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 standard offers numerous benefits, including:

• Enhanced Safety: By adhering to the guidelines set out in this standard, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting the requirements of this standard helps organizations comply with national and international safety regulations, avoiding potential legal issues and penalties.
• Improved Efficiency: With clear guidelines for operation and maintenance, organizations can optimize their processes, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
• Reputation and Trust: Demonstrating a commitment to safety and quality can enhance an organization's reputation, building trust with clients, partners, and employees.

Who Should Use This Standard?

The BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 is designed for a wide range of professionals in the woodworking industry, including:

• Manufacturers: Ensure that your machines meet the highest safety standards, enhancing your product's marketability and reliability.
• Safety Engineers: Utilize the detailed guidelines to develop and implement effective safety protocols and procedures.
• Woodworking Professionals: Gain a comprehensive understanding of machine safety, helping to protect yourself and your colleagues in the workplace.

Conclusion

The BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in the operation, maintenance, or manufacture of tenoning-profiling machines. By providing clear and comprehensive safety guidelines, this standard helps organizations enhance safety, improve efficiency, and comply with regulatory requirements. Invest in the safety and success of your operations by integrating the BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 into your safety management practices.

BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024

This standard BS EN ISO 19085-12:2024 Woodworking machines. Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 79.120.10 Woodworking machines
• 13.110 Safety of machinery

This document specifies the safety requirements and measures for manually loaded and unloaded —     single-end tenoning machines with a manual feed sliding table, —     single-end tenoning machines with a mechanical feed sliding table, —     single-end tenoning-profiling machines with mechanical feed, —     double-end tenoning-profiling machines with mechanical feed, also designed to be automatically either loaded or unloaded, or both, and —     angular systems for tenoning and profiling with mechanical feed with maximum workpiece height capacity of 200 mm for single-end machines and 500 mm for double-end machines, capable of continuous production use, altogether referred to as “machines”. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Annex A, relevant to machines, when operated, adjusted and maintained as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer including reasonably foreseeable misuse. Also, transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping phases have been taken into account. The machines are designed to process in one pass one end or two sides, either opposite or perpendicular to each other, of workpieces made of a)       solid wood, and b)       materials with similar physical characteristics to wood (see ISO 19085-1:2021, 3.2); and c)        only the machines with mechanical feed, made of d)       fibre-cement, e)       rock wool and glass wool, f)         gypsum, g)       plasterboard, h)       matrix engineered mineral boards, silicate boards and sulfate boards, i)         composite materials with core consisting of polyurethane or mineral material laminated with light alloy, j)         polymer-matrix composite materials and reinforced thermoplastic, thermoset and elastomeric materials, k)       aluminium light alloy profiles, and l)         composite boards made from the materials listed above. This document is also applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices or additional working units, whose hazards have been dealt with: —     sanding units; —     fixed or movable workpiece support; —     automatic tool changing; —     automatic workpiece returner; —     glass bead saw unit; —     hinge recessing unit; —      boring unit; —     dynamic processing unit; —     sawing unit installed out of the integral enclosure, between machine halves in double-end machines; —     foiling unit; —     coating unit; —     grooving unit with a milling tool installed out of the integral enclosure, between machine halves; —     brushing unit; —     gluing unit; —     sealing unit; —     dowels inserting unit; —     tongues inserting unit; —     inkjet marking unit; —     laser marking unit; —     labelling unit; —     workpiece back-up device (device that is either anti-chipping or anti-splintering, or both); —     quick tool changing system; —     post-formed edge pre-cutting unit; —     additional workpiece support (at either infeed or outfeed, or both); —     parallel infeed device on single-end machines; —     transversal infeed device on single-end machines; —     intermediate workpiece support on double-end machines; —     automatic infeed device; —     feed chain with dogs. This document does not deal with any hazards related to: a)       systems for automatic loading and unloading of the workpiece to a single machine other than automatic workpiece returner; b)       single machine being used in combination with any other machine (as part