Safety of woodworking machines - Chips and dust extraction systems with fixed installations - Safety related performances and safety requirements

Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Ortsfeste Absauganlagen für Holzstaub und Späne - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Leistungen

Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Installations fixes d'extraction de copeaux et de poussières - Performances relatives à la sécurité et prescriptions de sécurité

Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Nepremični sistemi za odstranjevanje odpadnega lesa (trske, drobci itd.) - Varnostne lastnosti in varnostne zahteve

General Information

Status
Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
03-May-2009
Technical Committee
VSN - Safety of machinery
Current Stage
98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
Start Date
10-Sep-2012
Due Date
15-Sep-2012
Completion Date
10-Sep-2012

Relations

Effective Date
01-Oct-2009
Effective Date
01-Apr-2009

Overview

SIST EN 12779:2005/kprA1:2009 is a key European standard developed by CEN Technical Committee 142 focusing on the safety of woodworking machines. Specifically, it addresses the chips and dust extraction systems with fixed installations that are used to enhance workplace safety during woodworking operations. This amendment standard outlines the safety-related performances and safety requirements that manufacturers and operators must comply with to mitigate hazards associated with dust and chip extraction systems integrated into woodworking machinery.

This standard supports compliance with the European Machinery Directive and provides important updates to relevant normative references and safety protocols. It establishes a comprehensive framework for hazard identification, risk reduction strategies, and ergonomic considerations tailored to woodworking environments.

Key Topics

  • Safety-related performances: The standard specifies performance criteria for fixed chips and dust extraction systems, ensuring they operate safely and reliably without exposing operators to mechanical, electrical, or thermal hazards.

  • Hazard identification and risk assessment: EN 12779/prA1 details significant hazards related to woodworking machines and their extraction systems, including mechanical risks (cutting, crushing, entanglement), electrical shocks, fire and explosion, and ergonomic risks.

  • Control systems safety: Emphasis is placed on the design and reliability of control and emergency stop systems in accordance with updated normative references such as EN ISO 13849-1:2008 for control system safety and EN ISO 13850:2008 for emergency stops.

  • Material accumulation and ignition sources: The document highlights the need to prevent buildup of wood waste in ducts and separators to minimize fire and explosion risks, and sets requirements for identifying and controlling ignition sources.

  • Ergonomics and handling: A detailed focus on ergonomic design principles ensures that machine controls, material handling, and maintenance tasks are safe, accessible, and reduce operator fatigue, referencing standards such as EN 614-1:2006 and EN 1005 series on human physical performance.

  • Electrical and mechanical stability: Requires verification of electrical safety elements per EN 60204-1:2006 and physical robustness ensuring stable supports to prevent accidents due to break-up or instability during operation.

Applications

  • Woodworking manufacturing plants: Ensures that fixed chip and dust extraction systems are safe and effective, reducing risk to operators and the work environment.

  • Machine manufacturers and integrators: Enables compliance with European safety directives by incorporating updated safety features and controls into woodworking machinery with fixed extraction systems.

  • Maintenance and safety inspectors: Provides comprehensive criteria and checklists to verify safety performance of installed systems, including electrical, mechanical, and ergonomic aspects.

  • Ergonomic workplace design: Guides on control locations, machine operation postures, and handling facilities to optimize worker safety and productivity in woodworking environments.

  • Fire prevention and explosion control: Defines critical safety measures for managing combustible wood dust hazards in fixed extraction installations, helping reduce workplace fire risks.

Related Standards

SIST EN 12779:2005/kprA1:2009 references and aligns with several key European and international standards to provide a harmonized approach to machinery safety:

  • EN ISO 13849-1:2008: Safety-related parts of control systems - principles for design.
  • EN ISO 13850:2008: Safety of machinery - emergency stop principles.
  • EN 60204-1:2006: Electrical equipment of machines - safety requirements.
  • EN 614-1:2006: Ergonomic design principles for machinery.
  • EN ISO 12100 (Parts 1 & 2): General principles of risk assessment and risk reduction.
  • EN 1005 series: Human physical performance and ergonomic considerations.
  • EN 1127-1:2007: Explosive atmospheres - prevention and protection against explosions.
  • EN 894 series: Ergonomic requirements for displays and control actuators.
  • EN 61310-1:1995: Safety of machinery - indication and marking requirements.

By integrating these standards, SIST EN 12779:2005/kprA1:2009 delivers a robust safety framework tailored to the specific risks posed by fixed dust and chip extraction systems in woodworking machinery. This ensures enhanced operator protection and compliance with European regulatory requirements.

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SIST EN 12779:2005/kprA1:2009 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Safety of woodworking machines - Chips and dust extraction systems with fixed installations - Safety related performances and safety requirements". This standard covers: Safety of woodworking machines - Chips and dust extraction systems with fixed installations - Safety related performances and safety requirements

Safety of woodworking machines - Chips and dust extraction systems with fixed installations - Safety related performances and safety requirements

SIST EN 12779:2005/kprA1:2009 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.

SIST EN 12779:2005/kprA1:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12779:2005+A1:2009, SIST EN 12779:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 12779:2005/kprA1:2009 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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Standards Content (Sample)


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Safety of woodworking machines - Chips and dust extraction systems with fixed
installations - Safety related performances and safety requirements
Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Ortsfeste Absauganlagen für Holzstaub
und Späne - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Leistungen
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Installations fixes d'extraction de copeaux
et de poussières - Performances relatives à la sécurité et prescriptions de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12779:2004/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 12779:2004
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
January 2009
ICS 79.120.10
English Version
Safety of woodworking machines - Chips and dust extraction
systems with fixed installations - Safety related performances
and safety requirements
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Installations Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Ortsfeste
fixes d'extraction de copeaux et de poussières - Absauganlagen für Holzstaub und Späne -
Performances relatives à la sécurité et prescriptions de Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Leistungen
sécurité
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 12779:2004. 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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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 12779:2004/prA1:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modification to the title page .4
2 Modification to the Foreword .4
3 Modification to Clause 1, Scope.4
4 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references .4
5 Modification to Clause 4, List of significant hazards.5
6 Modification to 5.2.1, General.7
7 Modification to 5.2.2, Safety and reliability of control systems.7
8 Modification to 5.2.3.2, Starting.8
9 Modification to 5.2.3.4, Emergency stop .8
10 Modification to 5.2.6, Failure of the power supply .8
11 Modification to 5.3.1, Stability of supports .8
12 Modification to 5.3.2, Risk of break-up during operation .8
13 Modification to 5.4.1.3, Wood waste accumulation in ducts and separators.8
14 Modification to 5.4.1.4, Ignition sources .8
15 Modification to 5.4.1.5, Damage control in the event of explosion/fire.8
16 Modification to 5.5, Electricity.9
17 Modification to 5.6, Ergonomics and handling.9
18 Modification to 5.14, Isolation .9
19 Modification to 6.1, General.9
20 Modification to 6.3, Marking .10
21 Modification to 6.4.5, Maintenance practice .10
22 Modification to 6.4.6, Noise declaration .10
23 Modification to Annex ZA .11
24 Addition of Annex ZB .12

Foreword
This document (EN 12779:2004/prA1:2009) 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(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
1 Modification to the title page
st
Replace the 1 element of the French title with "Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois" and replace
"Sicherheitstechniche" in the German title with "Sicherheitstechnische".
2 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.".
3 Modification to Clause 1, Scope
Add the following sentence: "This European Standard is not applicable to machines which are manufactured
before the date of its publication as EN.".
4 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references
Delete the reference to EN 294:1992 and add "EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety distances
to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)" and replace
"EN 294:1992" with "EN ISO 13857:2008" throughout the document.
Delete the reference to EN 418:1992 and add "EN ISO 13850:2008, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop
nd
— Principles for design (ISO 13850:2006)" and replace "EN 418:1992" in 5.1.5, 2 paragraph, with
"EN ISO 13850".
Delete the reference to EN 954-1:1996 and add "EN ISO 13849-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety-related
parts of control systems — Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006)" and replace
"EN 954-1:1996" with "EN ISO 13849-1:2008" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 1127-1:1997" with "EN 1127-1:2007" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 60204-1:1997" with "EN 60204-1:2006" and replace in the title
"(IEC 60204-1:1992, modified)" with "(IEC 60204-1:2005, modified)".
In reference EN ISO 12100-2:2003, delete "and specifications".
In reference EN ISO 14122-2, replace "Safety means of permanent access" with "Permanent means of
access" and "gangways" with "walkways".
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 60439-1:2008, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 1: Type-tested and partially
type-tested assemblies (IEC 60439-1:2007)" and
"EN 61310-1:1995, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for
visual, auditory and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:1995)".
5 Modification to Clause 4, List of significant hazards
Replace the text with:
"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:
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