ISO 11111-6:2005/Amd 2:2016

Overview

ISO 11111-6:2005/Amd 2:2016 is an important amendment to the international standard governing safety requirements for fabric manufacturing machinery within the textile industry. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this document specifically addresses safety protocols and design considerations to minimize risks in the operation of fabric manufacturing machines. The amendment updates references to current standards and introduces enhancements related to protective equipment, noise emission measures, and emergency stop devices.

This standard complements other type C standards such as ISO 9902-1 and ISO 9902-6 for noise emission measurement, and ISO 23771, which guides the design of textile machinery to reduce noise emissions. It is designed to be used alongside ISO 11111-1:2016 and ISO 12100, which provide general safety principles and risk assessment methodologies for machinery.

Key Topics

• Protective Equipment and Safety Devices
  The amendment specifies the use of sensitive protective equipment (SPE), such as active opto-electronic protective devices (AOPD), complying with IEC 61496-1 and IEC 61496-2 Type 4 standards. These devices prevent access to hazardous zones and are critical for injury prevention during machine operation.

• Movable Interlocked Guards
  Protective guards are required to cover crushing zones, notably between the temple and reed of fabric manufacturing machines, to prevent accidents such as finger injuries.

• Emergency Stop Devices
  The text refines terminology and requirements related to emergency stop devices, ensuring immediate and reliable machine stoppage when activated, enhancing overall workplace safety.

• Noise Emission Control
  Integration with ISO 23771 supports measures for noise reduction, essential not only for operator safety but also for compliance with occupational health regulations.

• Reference Updates and Harmonization
  The amendment replaces older dated references (e.g., ISO 12100-1 and ISO 14121-1) with the updated ISO 12100 and reflects current best practices in machinery safety and risk reduction.

Applications

• Textile Machinery Manufacturers
  Ensures machinery is designed and built with state-of-the-art safety features compliant with international standards, minimizing liability and enhancing user confidence.

• Factory Safety Management
  Enables textile production facilities to implement machinery safety protocols aligned with globally recognized standards, reducing workplace accidents and improving compliance with occupational safety regulations.

• Machinery Maintenance and Inspection
  Provides criteria for evaluating safety devices and emergency stop mechanisms during routine maintenance to ensure continuous protection.

• Training Programs
  Assists safety officers and operators in understanding the latest safety features and operational controls in fabric manufacturing machinery.

Related Standards

• ISO 11111-1:2016 – General safety requirements for textile machinery, foundational to Part 6’s specifications.
• ISO 12100 – Safety of machinery - General principles for design, risk assessment, and risk reduction.
• ISO 9902-1 & ISO 9902-6 – Standards addressing noise emission measurement in textile machinery.
• ISO 23771 – Guide to textile machinery design for noise emission reduction.
• IEC 61496-1 & IEC 61496-2 – Standards for active opto-electronic protective devices (AOPD).

By following ISO 11111-6:2005/Amd 2:2016, fabric manufacturing machinery designers, operators, and safety professionals ensure enhanced protection against hazards, compliant noise levels, and efficient emergency response - critical elements in modern textile production environments. For comprehensive safety and operational excellence in fabric manufacturing machinery, adherence to this updated amendment is essential.