BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024: Woodworking Machines Safety Standard

Introducing the BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024, the definitive safety standard for woodworking machines, specifically focusing on wide belt sanding machines and surface treating machines. This comprehensive document is an essential resource for manufacturers, safety engineers, and professionals in the woodworking industry who are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards in their operations.

Overview

The BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024 standard is a crucial part of the ISO 19085 series, which addresses the safety requirements for woodworking machines. Released on October 14, 2024, this standard provides detailed guidelines and specifications to ensure the safe operation of wide belt sanding machines and surface treating machines. With a total of 48 pages, it offers a thorough exploration of safety measures, risk assessments, and operational protocols.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Safety Guidelines: The standard outlines essential safety requirements and measures to prevent accidents and injuries during the operation of wide belt sanding machines and surface treating machines.
• Risk Assessment Protocols: It includes detailed procedures for conducting risk assessments, helping operators identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures.
• Operational Best Practices: The document provides best practices for machine operation, maintenance, and inspection, ensuring that machines are used safely and efficiently.
• Compliance and Certification: Adhering to this standard can assist manufacturers and operators in achieving compliance with international safety regulations, enhancing their credibility and marketability.

Why Choose BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024?

Safety is paramount in any industrial setting, and the woodworking industry is no exception. The BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024 standard is designed to help you navigate the complexities of machine safety, providing a clear framework for implementing effective safety measures. By following this standard, you can:

• Enhance Workplace Safety: Minimize the risk of accidents and injuries, creating a safer working environment for your employees.
• Improve Operational Efficiency: Implementing the recommended practices can lead to more efficient machine operation, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Boost Compliance: Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and demonstrate your commitment to safety and quality.
• Gain Competitive Advantage: By adhering to internationally recognized safety standards, you can enhance your reputation and gain a competitive edge in the market.

Technical Details

Standard Number	BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024
Pages	48
Release Date	2024-10-14
ISBN	978 0 539 17766 4
Status	Standard

Who Should Use This Standard?

The BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024 standard is an invaluable resource for a wide range of professionals in the woodworking industry, including:

• Manufacturers: Ensure your machines meet the latest safety standards and gain a competitive edge in the market.
• Safety Engineers: Develop and implement effective safety protocols to protect workers and equipment.
• Machine Operators: Gain a deeper understanding of safe machine operation and maintenance practices.
• Regulatory Bodies: Use the standard as a benchmark for evaluating machine safety and compliance.

Conclusion

The BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024 is more than just a standard; it is a commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in the woodworking industry. By integrating the guidelines and practices outlined in this document, you can ensure that your operations are not only compliant but also optimized for safety and efficiency. Invest in the safety and success of your business with this essential standard.

BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024

This standard BS EN ISO 19085-8:2024 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 wide belt sanding machines (defined in 3.1) and for surface treating machines (defined in 3.2) 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 the machines, when operated, adjusted and maintained as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer, including reasonably foreseeable misuse. Transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping phases are also taken into account. This document is also applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices/additional working units, whose hazards have been dealt with: —     transversal sanding unit; —     cleaning brushing unit; —     satining roller unit; —     disk brushing unit; —     texturing brushing roller unit; —     texturing brushing belt unit; —     cutterblock unit; —      texturing band saw unit; —     spiked roller unit; —     multi blade unit; —     conveyor directly controlled by the machine; —      additional workpiece vacuum clamping device; —     antistatic bar unit. NOTE 1        An antistatic bar is a device that eliminates electrostatic charges on the workpiece to ease its subsequent cleaning from dust by airflow. This document is also applicable to machines fitted with a laser engraving unit, but the specific hazards of this unit have not been dealt with. The machines are designed to process workpieces with flat surface and even thickness, in shape of panels or beams or frames, consisting of: a)       solid wood; b)       material with similar physical characteristics to wood (see ISO 19085-1:2021, 3.2); c)        gypsum boards, gypsum bounded fibreboards; d)       composite materials with core consisting of, e.g. polyurethane or mineral material; e)       composite boards made from the materials listed above; f)         all materials listed above, already lacquered. This document does not deal with hazards related to: —     specific devices other than those listed above; —     access through in-feed and out-feed openings of machines with a work piece height capacity greater than 700 mm; —     systems for powered loading or unloading, or both, of the workpiece to or from a single machine; NOTE 2        Loading the machine manually includes manually placing the workpiece onto a conveyor directly controlled by the machine. Unloading the machine manually includes manually removing the workpiece from a conveyor directly controlled by the machine. —      out-feed workpieces on machines with feed speed higher than 60 m/min; —     interfacing of the machine with any other machine. This document is not applicable to machines intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere and to machines manufactured prior to the date of its publication.