EN 500

BRITISH STANDARDBS EN 500-2:1996 Mobile road construction machinery — Safety — Part 2: Specific requirements for road-milling machines The European Standard EN 500-2:1995 has the status of a British Standard ICS 91.220 --``,,-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`--- Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale `.-`-`. Date --``.. having been prepared under the direction of the Building and Civil Engineering Sector Board... to Subcommittee B/513/1.`. No.. Earth-moving machinery. and site safety. Construction equipment and plant.`--- Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale .BS EN 500-2:1996 Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical Committee B/513. was published under the authority of the Standards Board and comes Amendments into effect on 15 June 1996 © BSI 08-1999 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference B/513/1 Draft for comment 91/14879 DC ISBN 0 580 25382 1 issued since publication Comments Amd. upon which the following bodies were represented: British Coal Corporation Construction Plant-hire Association Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes Health and Safety Executive Institution of Civil Engineers Silsoe Research Institute This British Standard.`. `.`.`.-`-`.BS EN 500-2:1996 Contents Committees responsible National foreword Foreword Text of EN 500-2 List of references Page Inside front cover ii 2 3 Inside back cover --``....`--- Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS © BSI 08-1999 i Not for Resale .. pages 2 to 4.. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover. an inside back cover and a back cover. pages i and ii.`. Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS ii © BSI 08-1999 Not for Resale --``. Cross-reference Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard EN 500-1:1995 BS EN 500 Mobile road construction machinery — Safety Part 1:1996 Common requirements A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. the EN title page..BS EN 500-2:1996 National foreword This British Standard has been prepared by Subcommittee B/513/1 and is the English language version of EN 500-2:1995 Mobile road construction machinery — Safety — Part 2: Specific requirements for road-milling machines. in the development of which the United Kingdom has played an active part. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.`--- .. It is one of a number of British Standards implementing European Standards on machinery safety matters. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). an inside front cover.-`-`. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated..`.`. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover. This British Standard covers the essential safety requirements in the Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC) and the Amending Directive (91/368/EEC). French. maintenance English version Mobile road construction machinery — Safety — Part 2: Specific requirements for road-milling machines Machines mobiles pour la construction de routes — Sécurité — Partie 2: Exigences spécifiques pour engins de fraisage de chaussée Bewegliche Straßenbaumaschinen — Sicherheit — Teil 2: Besondere Anforderungen an Straßenfräsen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1995-06-29. Belgium. Switzerland and United Kingdom. Portugal. hazards.. Iceland. Denmark. EN 500-2:1995 E Not for Resale . Greece.`. safety. Finland. milling cutters. Netherlands. accident prevention. Ref. No. German). Ireland.220 EN 500-2 September 1995 Descriptors: Roads. Norway..`--- CEN European Committee for Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Europäisches Komitee für Normung Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36. B-1050 Brussels © 1995 All rights of reproduction and communication in any form and by any means reserved in all countries to CEN and its members. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.`.EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM ICS 91.. mobile equipment.-`-`. France. graphic symbol. Italy. Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS --``. safety devices.. specifications. signalling. A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria.`. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. site equipment. Spain. Sweden. Luxembourg. safety measure. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English. construction. Germany. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard.-`-`. In accordance with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations.12 Hazards due to extreme temperatures 5.2 Footguards 5. Germany.`. Denmark.9. Sweden. and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).4 Operator’s seat 5. Contents Foreword 0 Introduction 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Definitions 4 List of hazards 5 Safety requirements 5. — Part 5: Specific requirements for joint cutters. Iceland.EN 500-2:1995 Foreword This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 151.2 Design of the machine in relation to its operation and handling 5. Ireland. access to operator’s station and to service points 5.9. of which the secretariat is held by DIN. — Part 2: Specific requirements for road-milling machines. at the latest by March 1996.`.5 Controls 5. Norway.4 Elevating devices 5.13 Signal devices and warning signs 6 Instruction handbook 7 Marking 8 Verification of safety requirements/measures Figure 1 — Cutter drum Figure 2 — Warning sign Page 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 2 © BSI 08-1999 Not for Resale --``. Spain.11 Fire protection 5. — Part 3: Specific requirements for soil stabilization machines.3 Operator’s station 5.8 Danger of falling off.`--- . — Part 6: Specific requirements for paver-finishers. France... Netherlands. the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria.3 Lowering the milling drum 5. either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement.10 Precautions 5.1 Lighting 5. Construction equipment and building material machines — Safety. — Part 4: Specific requirements for compaction machines. Greece.`. Italy. Finland.1 Milling equipment 5.. Portugal. Switzerland. United Kingdom.9.9 Precautions against hazards caused by moving parts 5.6 Starting 5. EN 500 Mobile road construction machinery — Safety comprises the following parts: — Part 1: Common requirements. Belgium. Luxembourg.. and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 1996.7 Stopping 5.9. movable).. For dated references. Safety of machinery — General requirements for the design and construction of guards (fixed.`.-`-`. 1 Scope This Part of EN 500 specifies the safety requirements for road-milling machines as defined in clause 3 and deals with the significant hazards pertinent to road-milling machines.1 Lighting See EN 500-1:1995.1 General It shall be possible to stop the milling equipment. even when they are opened. even while the power unit (engine) is running.`. 3 Definitions For the purposes of this standard the following definitions apply. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter.2 milling equipment (cutter drum) power-driven cylindrical bodies. 5.3 Operator’s station See EN 500-1:1995. does not apply for road-milling machines.EN 500-2:1995 0 Introduction This Part of EN 500 contains additional requirements to EN 500-1:1995 Common requirements. The milling equipment shall be safeguarded to prevent accidental physical contact and to retain debris and parts possibly ejected.4 Operator’s seat See EN 500-1:1995. on which surface the milling tools are fitted. one of the following combinations for the dimensions A and B shall be observed (see Figure 1).. subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision.3.5 Controls See EN 500-1:1995.1 Milling equipment 5. provisions from other publications.9 Precautions against hazards caused by moving parts 5.`. Guards shall comply with clauses 6 and 7 of prEN 953:1992. 5. 5. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies. 5. The cutter drums rotate during the cutting operation 1 2 U 250 U 280 k100 k120 4 List of hazards See EN 500-1:1995. EN 500-1:1995. when used as intended and in conditions foreseen by the manufacturer. 5. 5 Safety requirements 5.2 Rear guards With regard to hazards present in the foot area.9.1 road-milling machines mobile machines used for removing material from paved surfaces 3. Mobile road construction machinery — Safety — Part 1: Common requirements. Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS © BSI 08-1999 --``.. 5.7 Stopping See EN 500-1:1995.1. 5. NOTE Subclause 5. 5.6 Starting See EN 500-1:1995..`--- 3 Not for Resale .1. access to operator’s station and to service points See EN 500-1:1995.9. Guards and flaps shall remain permanently attached. 3.9. first indent. 5.2 of EN 500-1:1995.2 Design of the machine in relation to its operation and handling See EN 500-1:1995.8 Danger of falling off. The clauses of this standard have the same numbering as those of EN 500-1:1995. prEN 953:1992. Combination A mm B mm 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated references. 10 Precautions against hazards caused by non-electric energy sources See EN 500-1:1995. 5.13 Signal devices and warning signs A clearly visible and permanent warning sign shall be applied on both sides of the movable guards. The lamps shall automatically be activated as long as the dimension B is exceeded while the power-unit is running. This warning system shall consist of yellow blinking lamps visible from all directions within the danger area. The sides of the triangle shall measure at least 60 mm.. The instruction handbook should include instruction on the use of the mechanical locking device. and/or in the access areas. shall be provided with footguards. 7 Marking See EN 500-1:1995.9.. The marking shall have the form of a warning triangle in accordance with Figure 2. shall comply with the following design criteria: — the control device (handle) shall not lock in any position except in neutral (hold-to-move control). intended to be controlled during operation of the machine.9.3 Lowering the milling drum The machines shall be provided with a safety device preventing any unintentional machine movements when lowering the drum to the cutting mode. 5.4 Elevating devices Elevating devices on the machines shall be provided with a mechanical locking device to ensure safe elevation when maintenance is to be performed under the elevated devices. 5. — the control handle shall be fitted away from danger areas.3 Side guards Power-operated side panels of the drum guards.2 Footguards Wheels and tracks in the vicinity of the operator’s station. 5. Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 4 © BSI 08-1999 Not for Resale . located around the cutter drum.12 Hazards due to extreme temperatures See EN 500-1:1995.`--- 5. Guards shall comply with clauses 6 and 7 of prEN 953:1992. 5. --``. Figure 2 — Warning sign 6 Instruction handbook See EN 500-1:1995.-`-`.9.`.EN 500-2:1995 NOTE The mechanical locking device can be integrated with the elevating devices or can be a permanently attached separate unit..`. 8 Verification of safety requirements/measures See EN 500-1:1995. with regard to proper material discharge.. 5. 5.1. Figure 1 — Cutter drum The dimension B may be exceeded for a short time if necessary. or on the protective devices.9. and — the power-operated side panels shall automatically return to their normal (pre-set) position when the control device (handle) is released.`. — a yellow flashing light shall be fitted within the danger areas and shall be activated whenever the control devices (handles) are operated.11 Fire protection See EN 500-1:1995. For this purpose a built-in warning system shall be provided. BS EN 500-2:1996 List of references See national foreword... Copyright British Standards Institution Provided by IHS under license with BSI No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS © BSI 08-1999 Not for Resale --``.`..`.`..-`-`.`--- . international and foreign standards publications should be addressed to Customer Services. Users of British Standards should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions. 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