Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 3: Hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting structural timbers

Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Zapfenschneid- und Schlitzmaschinen - Teil 3: Abbundmaschinen mit von Hand bewegtem Schiebetisch

Sécurité des machines à bois - Tenonneuses - Partie 3: Machines à avance manuelle et à table roulante pour la coupe des éléments de charpente de toit en bois

Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Stroji za izdelovanje čepov in utorov - 3. del: Stroji za razrez lesa z ročno podajalno mizo

General Information

Status
Not Published
Current Stage
5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
Start Date
20-Apr-2009
Completion Date
20-Apr-2009

Relations

Effective Date
19-Jan-2023
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 is a European safety standard focused on woodworking machines, specifically hand-fed tenoning machines with sliding tables used for cutting structural timbers. Developed by CEN Technical Committee TC 142 “Woodworking machines - Safety,” this standard addresses the essential requirements and safeguards necessary to mitigate hazards associated with these machines.

This standard supports the European Machinery Directive by establishing safety requirements, protective measures, and control system reliability to ensure the safe operation of these specialized timber-cutting tools. EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 revises and updates the original EN 1218-3:2001 to improve clarity, safety provisions, and harmonization with related norms.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Definitions
    The standard applies to hand-fed tenoning machines with sliding tables designed to cut structural timber components. It clarifies terminology such as "displaceable machine" and "information from the supplier" to support consistent understanding.

  • Hazard Identification
    A comprehensive list of significant hazards is detailed in Clause 4, including mechanical risks such as crushing, shearing, cutting, entanglement, and drawing-in. Other risks include electrical shocks, noise-induced hearing loss, fire hazards, ergonomic concerns, and the danger of unexpected machine start-ups.

  • Control Systems Safety
    Detailed requirements govern the safety and reliability of control systems covering starting, normal stopping, emergency stops, and power supply failures. The standard emphasizes compliance with ISO and IEC norms to ensure effective risk management.

  • Mechanical Safety Measures
    Provisions cover machine stability, mechanical strength, protection against ejection of parts or fluids, and prevention of break-up during operation. Devices to minimize ejection hazards and safeguards against electromagnetic interference are specified.

  • Ergonomics and Human Factors
    The document highlights ergonomic design principles to reduce operator fatigue and error, insisting on proper control placement, effective marking, and user-friendly interfaces. Maintenance and isolation procedures are incorporated to protect users during servicing.

  • Information and Marking
    Requirements for clear marking of machines and comprehensive instruction manuals are outlined to provide end-users with necessary operational and safety data.

  • Harmonized Norms and Updates
    The amendment aligns with updated normative references such as EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 13850 for emergency stops, and EN ISO 13849-1 for control safety parts. It includes modifications to annexes that clarify compliance with EU directives.

Applications

EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 is essential for manufacturers, safety engineers, and operators involved with woodworking tenoning machines used in:

  • Timber framing and construction industries
    Ensures that structural timbers are cut safely and precisely while protecting machine operators.

  • Woodworking workshops and factories
    Provides guidelines to implement safe machinery design, installation, and use in environments handling large timber parts.

  • Machine designers and safety consultants
    Facilitates conformity with European machinery safety regulations and promotes best practices in risk reduction.

  • Quality and compliance auditors
    Used to verify that machinery meets safety standards required by contracting authorities and regulatory bodies.

Related Standards

To fully implement EN 1218-3 compliance, practitioners should consider the following related standards:

  • EN ISO 12100:2003 – General principles for design and risk assessment of machinery.
  • EN ISO 13850:2008 – Safety of machinery - Emergency stop principles.
  • EN ISO 13849-1:2008 – Safety-related parts of control systems.
  • EN 847-1:2005 – Safety requirements for woodworking tools such as milling cutters and circular saw blades.
  • EN 60204-1:2006 – Electrical equipment of machines.
  • EN ISO 3745:2003 – Acoustic measurement for noise emitted by machines.
  • EN 614-1:2006 and EN 894 series – Ergonomics guidelines for machinery controls and displays.
  • EN 1005 series – Human physical performance in relation to machinery design.

By integrating EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 with these supporting standards, woodworking machine manufacturers and operators can enhance safety, reliability, and ergonomic performance, ensuring compliance with European safety laws and improving workplace protection.

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EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 3: Hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting structural timbers". This standard covers: Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 3: Hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting structural timbers

Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 3: Hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting structural timbers

EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.120.10 - Woodworking machines. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1218-3:2001+A1:2009, EN 1218-3:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 1218-3:2001/prA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2009
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Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 3: Hand fed tenoning
machines with sliding table for cutting structural timbers
Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Zapfenschneid- und Schlitzmaschinen -
Teil 3: Abbundmaschinen mit von Hand bewegtem Schiebetisch
Sécurité des machines à bois - Tenonneuses - Partie 3: Machines à avance manuelle et
à table roulante pour la coupe des éléments de charpente de toit en bois
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1218-3:2001/prA1
ICS:
79.120.10 Lesnoobdelovalni stroji Woodworking machines
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 1218-3:2001
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
November 2008
ICS 79.120.10
English Version
Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 3:
Hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting
structural timbers
Sécurité des machines à bois - Tenonneuses - Partie 3: Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen -
Machines à avance manuelle et à table roulante pour la Zapfenschneid- und Schlitzmaschinen - Teil 3:
coupe des éléments de charpente de toit en bois Abbundmaschinen mit von Hand bewegtem Schiebetisch
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 142.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1218-3:2001. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1218-3:2001/prA1:2008: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Clause 1, Scope.4
3 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references .4
4 Modification to 3.2, Definitions.5
5 Modification to Clause 4, List of hazards.6
6 Modification to Clause 5, Safety requirements and/or protective measures (hanging
paragraph) .8
7 Modification to 5.1.1, Safety and reliability of control systems.8
8 Modification to 5.1.3, Starting.8
9 Modification to 5.1.4, Normal stopping .8
10 Modification to 5.1.5, Emergency stop .8
11 Modification to 5.1.6, Failure of the power supply .8
12 Modification to 5.2.1 Stability .8
13 Modification to 5.2.2 Risk of break-up during operation .9
14 Modification to 5.2.3.2, Strength .9
15 Modification to 5.2.3.5, Spindle rings .9
16 Modification to 5.2.5, Devices to minimise the possibility or the effect of ejection .9
17 Modification to 5.3.1, Fire and explosion .9
18 Modification to 5.3.4, Electricity.9
19 Modification to 5.3.5, Ergonomics and handling.9
20 Modification to 5.3.7, Pneumatics.10
21 Modification to 5.3.8, Hydraulics.10
22 Modification to 5.3.12, Radiation.10
23 Modification to 5.3.13, Laser.11
24 Modification to 5.3.16, Isolation .11
25 Modification to 5.3.17, Maintenance .11
26 Modification to Clause 6, Information for use (hanging paragraph) .11
27 Modification to 6.2, Marking .11
28 Modification to 6.3, Instruction handbook .12
29 Modification to Annex A.14
30 Modification to Annex E.14
31 Modification to Annex ZA .14
32 Addition of Annex ZB .15
33 Modification to Bibliography .16

Foreword
This document (EN 1218-3:2001/prA1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 142
“Woodworking machines - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the Machinery Directive.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
This document includes Amendment A.1, approved by CEN on XXXX-XX-XX.
The main changes compared to the previous version are:
-     Addition of Annex ZB
-     Editorial modification of Annex ZA
-     “Minor” changes of sub-clauses 1, 2, 3.2, 4, 5, 5.1.1, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.5, 5.1.6, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3.2,
5.2.3.5, 5.2.5, 5.3.1, 5.3.4, 5.3.7, 5.3.8, 5.3.16, 5.3.17, 6, 6.2, 6.3, Annex A, Annex E, Bibliography
-     Technical changes of sub-clauses 5.3.5, 5.3.12, 5.3.13

1 Modification to the Foreword
Replace the fourth paragraph with the following:
"For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document."
2 Modification to Clause 1, Scope
Replace the first paragraph with: "This document deals with the significant hazards, hazardous situations and
events as listed in Clause 4 which are relevant to hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting
structural timbers, hereinafter referred to as "machines"".
Delete the third paragraph.
3 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references
Replace the standard paragraph with the following: "The following referenced documents are indispensable
for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.".
Delete reference EN 292-1:1991 in Clause 2 and replace "EN 292-1:1991" with "EN ISO 12100-1:2003"
throughout the document.
Delete references EN 292-2:1991 and EN 292/A1:1995.
Replace reference to EN 418:1992 with: "EN ISO 13850:2008, Safety of machinery - Emergency stop -
st
Principles for design (ISO 13850:2006)" and replace "EN 418:1992" in 5.1.5, 1 paragraph, with
"EN ISO 13850:2008".
Replace "EN 847-1:1997, Tools for woodworking - Safety requirements – Part 1: Milling tools and circular
sawblades" with "EN 847-1:2005, Tools for woodworking - Safety requirements - Part 1: Milling tools, circular
saw blades" and "EN 847-1:1997" with "EN 847-1:2005" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 954:1996" with "EN ISO 13849-1:2008 Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control
systems — Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006)" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 60204-1:1992" with "EN 60204-1:2006" and replace in the title
"(IEC 60204-1:1992, modified)" with "(IEC 60204-1:2005, modified)"
Replace "EN 60947-4-1:1992" with "EN 60947-4-1:2001" throughout the document and replace in the title
"(IEC 60947-4-1:1990)" with "(IEC 60947-4-1:2000)".
Replace "EN 60947-5-1:1997" with "EN 60947-5-1:2004" throughout the document and replace in the title
"(IEC 60947-5-1:1997)" with "(IEC 60947-5-1:2003)".
Replace reference to "ISO 3745:1977" with "EN ISO 3745:2003, Acoustics — Determination of sound power
levels of noise sources using sound pressure — Precision methods for anechoic and semi-anechoic rooms
(ISO 3745:2003)" and replace "ISO 3745:1977" with "EN ISO 3745:2003" throughout the document.
Replace reference to "HD 21.1 S3:1997" with "HD 21.1 S4:2002, Cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V and having thermoplastic insulation — Part 1: General requirements" and replace "HD 21.1
S3:1997" with "HD 21.1 S4:2002" throughout the document.
Replace reference to "HD 22.1 S3:1997" with "HD 22.1 S4:2002, Cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V and having cross-linked insulation — Part 1: General requirements" and replace "HD 22.1
S3:1997" with "HD 22.1 S4:2002" throughout the document.
Replace reference to "HD 22.4 S3:1995+A1:1999" with "HD 22.4 S4:2004, Cables of rated voltages up to and
including 450/750 V and having crosslinked insulation — Part 4: Cords and flexible cables" and replace "HD
22.4 S3:1995+A1:1999" with "HD 22.4 S4:2004" throughout the document.
Add the following references:
"EN 614-1:2006, Safety of machinery — Ergonomic design principles — Part 1: Terminology and general
principles",
"EN 894-1:1997, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 1: General principles for human interactions with displays and control actuators
EN 894-2:1997, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 2: Displays
EN 894-3:2000, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 3: Control actuators",
"EN 1005-1:2001, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 1: Terms and definitions
EN 1005-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 2: Manual handling of
machinery and component parts of machinery
EN 1005-3:2002, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 3: Recommended force limits
for machinery operation
EN 1005-4:2005, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 4: Evaluation of working
postures and movements in relation to machinery
EN 1037:1995, Safety of machinery — Prevention of unexpected start-up",
"EN 50370-1:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Product family standard for machine-tools —
Part 1: Emission
EN 50370-2:2003, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Product family standard for machine-tools —
Part 2: Immunity",
"EN 60439-1:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 1: Type-tested and partially
type-tested assemblies (IEC 60439-1:1999)",
"EN 61310-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for
visual, acoustic and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:2007)"
"EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)
EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2:
Technical principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)".
4 Modification to 3.2, Definitions
In 3.2.7, replace the term with "displaceable machine".
In 3.2.11, replace the term with "information from the supplier".
5 Modification to Clause 4, List of hazards
Replace the heading of Clause 4 with: "List of significant hazards"
Replace the clause content with the following:
"This clause contains the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see EN 1050:1996) as far as
they are dealt with in this document, identified by risk assessment as significant for the machines as defined in
the scope and which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk. This document deals with these significant
hazards by defining safety requirements and/or measures or by reference to relevant standards.
These hazards are listed in Table 1 in accordance with Annex A of EN 1050:1996.
Table 1 — List of significant hazards
Hazards, hazardous situations and Relevant sub-
No hazardous events EN ISO 12100 clause of this
document
Part 1: Part 2:
2003 2003
1 Mechanical hazards related to:
- machine parts or work-pieces:
a) shape; 4.2 4.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3,
4.2.2, 5 5.2.5, 5.2.7,
5.2.8
b) relative location; 5.1.2, 5.1.5,
5.1.6, 5.2.5,
5.2.7, 5.2.8
c) mass and stability (potential energy of 5.2.5
elements which may move under the
effect of gravity)
e) mechanical strength. 5.2.2
- accumulation of energy inside the machinery:
f) elastic elements (springs), or 4.2 4.10, 5.5.4 5.2.7
g) liquids and gases under pressure; 4.2 4.10, 5.5.4 5.3.7, 5.3.8
1.1 Crushing hazard 4.2.1 5.2.1, 5.2.7,
5.2.8
1.2 Shearing hazard 5.2.7, 5.2.8

1.3 Cutting or severing hazard 5.2.2, 5.2.3,

5.2.4, 5.2.7,
5.2.8
1.4 Entanglement hazard 5.2.3, 5.2.4,

5.2.6, 5.2.7
1.5 Drawing-in or trapping hazard 5.2.7, 5.2.8

1.9 High pressure fluid injection or ejection 5.3.7, 5.3.8

hazard
2 Electrical hazards due to:
2.1 Contact of persons with live parts (direct 4.3 4.9, 5.5.4 5.3.4, 5.3.16,
contact) 5.3.17
2.2 Contact of persons with parts which have 4.3 4.9 5.3.4, 5.3.16,
become live under faulty conditions 5.3.17
(indirect contact)
4 Hazards generated by noise, resulting in:
Hearing loss (deafness), other 4.5 4.2.2, 5 5.3.2
4.1
physiological disorders (loss of balance,
loss of awareness)
Interference with speech communication, 5.3.2
4.2
acoustic signals.
Hazards generated by radiation
4.7 5.3.13, 6.3
6.5 Lasers
7 Hazards generated by materials and substances (and their constituent elements)
processed or used by the machinery
7.1 Hazards from contact with or inhalation of 4.8 4.3b, 4.4 5.3.3
harmful fluids and dusts
7.2 Fire hazard 4.8 4.4 5.3.1, 5.3.3, 6.3
8 Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machinery design
related to:
8.1 Unhealthy postures or excessive effort 4.9 4.7, 4.8.2, 5.1.2, 6.3
4.11.12,
5.5.5, 5.5.6
8.2 Hand-arm or foot-leg anatomy 4.9 4.8.3 5.1.2, 6.3
8.3 Neglected use of personal protection 4.8.7 6.3
equipment
8.4 4.8.6 6.3
Local lighting
8.6 Human error, human behaviour 4.8, 4.11.8, 6.3
4.11.10,
5.5.2, 6
8.7 Design, location or identification of 4.8.7, 5.1.2
manual controls 4.11.8
8.8 Design or location of visual display units 4.8.8, 6.2 5.1.2
Unexpected start up, unexpected overrun/overspeed (or any similar malfunction)
from:
10.1 Failure/disorder of the control system 4.11, 5.5.4 5.1.1
10.2 Restoration of energy supply after an 4.11.4 5.1.6, 5.2.5
interruption
10.3 External influences on electrical 4.11.11 5.1.1, 5.3.4,
equipment 5.3.12
10.6 Errors made by the operator (due to 4.9 4.8, 4.11.8, 5.1.1, 5.3.5,
mismatch of machinery with human 4.11.10, 6.3
characteristics and abilities, see 8.6) 5.5.2, 6
5.1.2, 5.1.4,
11 Impossibility of stopping the machine 4.11.1,
5.1.5
in the best possible conditions 4.11.3,
5.5.2
5.1.6
13 Failure of the power supply 4.11.1,
4.11.4
5.1.1
14 Failure of the control circuit 4.11, 5.5.4
5.2.3, 6.3
15 Errors of fitting 4.9 4.7, 6.5
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