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AS1755 2000 Conveyors Safety Requirements
AS1755 2000 Conveyors Safety Requirements
AS 1755
Australian Standard™
Conveyors—Safety requirements
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This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee EL/23, Electrical Equipment
in Coal Mines. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on
15 September 2000 and published on 6 November 2000.
Australian Standard™
Originated as AS C215—1971.
Previous edition AS 1755—1986.
Third edition 2000.
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PREFACE
This Standard is the result of consensus among representatives of the Standards Australia
Committee SF/25, Guarding of Conveyors and Joint Standards Australia/Standards New
Zealand Committee EL/23, Electrical Equipment in Coal Mines to prepare it as an
Australian Standard. It supersedes AS 1755—1986, Conveyors—Design, construction,
installation and operation—Safety requirements. It contains the safety measures to be
implemented for the installation and operation of conveyors and conveyor systems, both
above ground and underground and sets out the necessary personal protective measures
against hazards experienced by operators of such plant.
The changes included in this Standard cover the general safety requirements for large and
small conveyors and conveyor systems, and in particular the details for conveyor control
and motor drive isolation. Technical and editorial amendments have been incorporated in
line with available ISO documentation for mechanical handling equipment.
Major changes made in this edition include—
(a) clarification that the Standard is applicable to both above ground and underground
conveyor systems;
(b) adding a Section dealing with requirements for specific applications, notably
underground coal mines; and
(c) adding, as an appendix, ergonomic data.
The term ‘normative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which they apply. A normative appendix is an integral Part of a Standard.
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CONTENTS
Page
Page
APPENDICES
A GLOSSARY OF CONVEYOR TERMS ....................................................................50
B REFERENCED DOCUMENTS .................................................................................78
C ERGONOMIC DATA................................................................................................79
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
Conveyors—Safety requirements
1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out the minimum safety requirements for the design, installation and
guarding of conveyors and conveyor systems. It includes requirements for users and
providers of inspection, maintenance, training and implementation of safe work practices
for such equipment. Particular emphasis is given to operational safety and the protection
afforded to operators, maintenance personnel or other persons who may be exposed to risks
to health and safety associated with conveyors or conveyor systems.
This Standard includes requirements for—
(a) specific locations such as hazardous areas, confined spaces and coal mines; and
(b) specific types such as belt conveyors and mobile or transportable conveyors.
The Standard is not intended to apply to platform elevators, moving stairways or conveyors
specifically designed for the conveyance of people.
A glossary of conveyor terms in provided in Appendix A.
1.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Standard is to enable designers, manufacturers, suppliers, employers
and users of conveyors and conveyor systems to minimize the risks to health and safety
where conveyors are used.
1.3 APPLICATION
The requirements of this Standard are intended to be used by designers, manufacturers,
suppliers, installers, users and owners of conveyors or conveyor systems.
The requirements of this Standard shall apply to all conveyors or conveyor systems
installed or reinstalled following the publication date of this Standard. This provision need
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not apply where a contract for the supply and installation of a conveyor or conveyor system
has been entered into prior to that time.
Where a risk assessment is required by this Standard, the requirements of AS 4024.1,
AS/NZS 3931 and AS/NZS 4360 or equivalent Standards shall be followed.
Alternative methods of providing safety based on risk assessment in accordance with
AS 4024.1, AS/NZS 3931 and AS/NZS 4360 may be used provided that the level of safety
offered by the alternatives is at least equivalent to that provided by the methods given in
this Standard.
In addition to the requirements of this Standard, there may be other requirements set by the
regulatory authority. Users of this Standard should therefore make themselves aware of any
specific requirements in the jurisdiction where the conveyor or conveyor system will be
used.
1.6 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard the definitions below apply.
1.6.1 Competent person
A person who has, through a combination of training, education and experience, acquired
knowledge and skills enabling that person to perform correctly a specified task.
1.6.2 Control circuit isolation
The interruption of the control circuitry of the drive motor(s) of a conveyor system(s).
1.6.3 Conveyor
Apparatus or equipment operated by any power other than manual, by which loads are
raised, lowered or transported or are capable of being raised, lowered, transported or
continuously driven by—
(a) an endless belt, rope or chain or other similar means;
(b) buckets, trays or other containers or fittings moved by an endless belt, rope, chain or
other similar means;
(c) a rotating screw;
(d) a vibrating or walking beam; or
(e) rollers
It includes the supporting structure and auxiliary equipment used in connection with the
conveyor.
1.6.4 Conveyor system
An installation comprising one conveyor, or multiple conveyors whose control is integrated.
1.6.5 Danger zone
Any zone in or around a conveyor or conveyor system in which a person is subject to a risk
to health or safety.
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A wire connected to a device, normally provided for emergency stop control which, when
pulled, activates the device.
1.6.18 Regulatory authority
A Minister of the Crown, a government department or other public authority having power
to issue regulations, orders or other instructions having the force of law in respect of any
subject covered by this Standard.
1.6.19 Runaway
Uncontrolled movement of the conveyor in either direction.
1.6.20 Sequence
A control system designed to stop or start a conveyor, depending upon the state of other
equipment.
1.6.21 Shall
Indicates that a statement is mandatory.
1.6.22 Shear point
The point at which, or the line along which, a moving part meets or passes close enough to
a stationary part or object so that parts of the human body can be caught, trapped or pinched
between them.
1.6.23 Should
Indicates a recommendation.
1.6.24 Start
A manual or automatically operated control system designed to start the conveyor under
normal operating conditions.
1.6.25 Transportable conveyor
A conveyor which is not a mobile conveyor that can be moved as a unit from one location
to another.
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2.1 GENERAL
In addition to the requirements of this Standard, conveyors and conveyor systems shall be
designed and constructed consistent with the relevant requirements of AS 4024.1 and other
relevant Standards.
Safety features necessary for the safe operation of the conveyors and conveyor systems
shall be included at the design stage.
conveyor.
Where a hazard to people exists from the failure of an anti-runaway device then two
automatically operated devices shall be provided to prevent run away. Each device shall be
capable of holding the load independently. These devices should be monitored for wear and
effective operation.
Each anti-runaway device shall be rated to stop and hold at least 150% of the maximum
load applied by the conveyor.
NOTE: These devices include but are not limited to brakes, anti-runback or holdbacks.
Where automatic control of the take-up is provided, then isolation of the automatic
operation and selection of a manual operation should be provided.
Manually operated tension devices shall not be capable of free wheeling under any
condition.
Where take-ups are remote or on a different level from the main drive, an emergency stop
facility complying with Clause 2.7.7 shall be provided at the take-up.
2.2.5.4 Wire ropes for take-ups and counterweights
All wire ropes used for take-ups and counterweights of conveyors shall have a minimum
safety factor of 4.5, relevant to the maximum static load that can be applied by the tension
system. The minimum dynamic factor of safety should be 2.25.
(c) For areas of a conveyor which may generate significant dust, (e.g. transfer points or
areas of high air velocity) means should be provided to collect or suppress the dust.
These means may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) Water sprays.
(ii) Dust cover hoods.
(iii) Dust collections systems.
(d) Horizontal areas on which dust can accumulate should be minimized.
2.5 LIGHTING
2.5.1 General
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Suitable permanent or mobile lighting shall be provided for conveyors or conveyor systems
appropriate to their location in accordance with AS 1680.2.1.
For underground mining, a cap lamp or other portable light is acceptable for locations other
than transfers and drive heads.
2.5.2 Emergency lighting
Emergency lighting should be provided to allow for safe egress.
device.
2.7.4 Remote isolating device
Where it is required to isolate the conveyor remotely, an energy isolating device
conforming with the following shall be provided for this purpose:
(a) The device shall be lockable in the isolated position and be of the manual reset type.
(b) The device shall isolate the source of energy from the drive system by either—
(i) direct isolation of the energy source, or
(ii) indirect isolation of the energy source via a control system.
(c) Where indirect isolation of the energy source via a control system is used, the
following shall apply:
(i) The remote isolating device shall cause the isolation of the drive energy from
the conveyor via at least two independent means to assure system integrity.
(ii) A system shall be provided to indicate at the remote isolation device, that the
drive energy has been isolated.
(d) A prestart warning in accordance with Clause 2.7.5 shall be provided.
2.7.5 Prestart warning systems
Where an otherwise uncontrolled hazard may arise when a conveyor or conveyor system
starts, an automatically operated prestart warning system shall alert people to the fact that
the conveyor is commencing operation and a potential danger exists. The system shall be in
the form of an appropriately timed visual or audible warning given prior to the conveyor
starting.
Where auditory or visual warnings are provided they shall not be a substitute for physical
safeguards. Auditory or visual warnings shall be duplicated or overlapping and shall be
monitored or inspected periodically to ensure adequate levels of safety.
2.7.6 Protective stop control
The output from a protective stop control shall cause the conveyor to stop by the operation
of the energy isolating device. Activation of such control shall be by one of the following
methods:
(a) Direct operation.
(b) A non-reprogrammable interposing device (e.g. relays, including electronic relays).
(c) A programmable interposing device for other than emergency stop controls.
The defeat of protective devices which may endanger personnel shall not be permitted.
Facilities should be provided for testing the operation of protective stop controls.
NOTES:
1 Where appropriate, warning of the impending operation, status and record of operation of
protective devices should be included in the design of the conveyor or conveyor system, e.g.
belt tracking.
2 Blocked chute, bin full and transfer overfull are typical of the stop facilities provided for the
purpose.
3 For mining applications see Clause 4.6.8.
4 Programming requires a change in function, operational logic or purpose. A change of address
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(b) For conveyors greater than 2.5 m in length and located less than 2.5 m above the
floor, walkway or platform, at the head, tail, drive and at intervals not exceeding
30 m along the length of the conveyor.
(c) For conveyors positioned more than 2.5 m from the floor, walkways or platforms, at
accessible locations at intervals not exceeding 100 m along the length of the
conveyor.
(d) At positions adjacent to the conveyor at which the conveyor can be started.
(e) At every permanent working station.
Provision of a pull wire activated device is considered adequate for the purposes described
above.
2.7.8 Stop/Start controls
2.7.8.1 General
Except for conveyors at mines, resetting of any normal stop control or emergency stop
control shall not restart the conveyor without the actuation of a start control
(see Clause 4.5.2).
Where practical, all stop/start controls and emergency stop facilities should be uniform
throughout the conveyor or conveyor system.
Where an otherwise uncontrolled hazard could exist at a loading, unloading or transfer
point in a conveyor system, the conveyor system shall be designed to operate in sequence
and be provided with automatic stop controls which are designed to prevent the hazard from
arising.
2.7.8.2 Automatic stop controls
Automatic stop controls provided for conveyor systems for other than safety purposes, e.g.
overdimensional load, tension mechanism overtravel, and temperature limit controls, should
not prevent the restarting of the system after resetting, provided that—
(a) the stopping device is labelled to indicate that the conveyor will restart upon resetting
the device; and
(b) where this control is in a position from which the whole of the system cannot be
viewed and there is a possibility of accidents arising from the starting of the
conveyor, a warning signal in accordance with Clause 2.7.5 shall be provided.
NOTE: This stop control may be wired into electronic control equipment.
2.7.9 Pull wire requirements
2.7.9.1 General
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Pull wires shall not be used as substitutes for guards. Where used as an emergency stop
control a pull wire activated device shall comply with following requirements:
(a) Breaking, slackening or removal of the pull wire shall activate the device.
(b) Where electrical continuity is monitored in the pull wire—
(i) the slackening requirement of Item (a) need not apply; and
(ii) the conveyor shall stop in the event of the pull wire being broken or removed.
(c) The force required to operate the pull wire activated device shall not exceed 70 N
when applied midway between supports and at right angles to the axis of a pull wire
with less than 300 mm movement and 230 N along the axis of the wire.
(d) The design and distance between pull wire supports shall be such that the wire moves
freely when pulled and does not become disengaged from the support.
NOTE: A maximum spacing of 6 m should apply.
(e) Materials used for pull wires shall be of adequate strength, be protected against
environmental conditions and be suitable for handling without the need for additional
protection being worn by operators.
NOTE: Where more than one switch is used in a pull wire system, a visual indicator should be
provided to indicate which switch has been activated.
(f) The switch shall be activated when the pull wire is pulled in any direction.
(See Figure 2.2).
Where an electric pull wire is used, it shall be installed as shown in Figure 2.2(c).
2.7.9.2 Location of pull wires
Pull wires should be located in such a manner that they are—
(a) clearly visible;
(b) readily accessible from all areas of access to the conveyor;
(c) located external to the vertical line of any nip or shear point and no further than 1 m
from the nip or shear points;
(d) at least 900 mm above the access floor;
(e) generally not more than 1500 mm above the access floor;
(f) where all nip or shear points are greater than 1500 mm above the access floor the pull
wire requirement of Item (e) may be raised provided the pull wire is lower than all
nip or shear points; and
(g) where it is possible for a person to be inadvertently on a moving conveyor, an
emergency stop should be provided and be located no closer to the conveyor
discharge than the maximum stopping distance of the conveyor. The emergency stop
should be accessible from the conveyor.
See Figure 2.3 for the preferred location of pull wires.
NOTES:
1 The requirements of Clause 2.7.9 relating to pull wires may be replaced by an alternative
emergency stop system providing an equivalent level of safety.
2 Pull wires are not an alternative to guarding.
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accumulated material. Generally, for bulk materials handling belt conveyors, not less than
300 mm should be provided for this purpose but, in no case shall this clearance be less than
150 mm.
3.1 GENERAL
Guards shall be designed and provided to prevent access to danger zones unless the danger
zone is guarded by location or position. Guards shall be included in the design of the
conveyor or conveyor system and shall not in themselves create a hazard.
Particular attention is drawn to the mass of guards which may need to be manually lifted
into place. Guidance on manual handling is provided in NOHSC:1001 (1990).
All guards shall be secured in position so that they cannot be removed without the use of
tools unless an interlocking device is provided to automatically stop the conveyor in the
event of the removal of the guard.
For mining applications complying with Clause 4.5, guards may be of the lift-off design not
incorporating the interlocking device.
Guards should be designed so that it is not necessary to remove them for servicing or
inspection purposes.
NOTE: For example, interlocking may be achieved by a pull wire operated stop switch in
accordance with Clause 2.7.9, which operates automatically when the guards are removed.
should not be less than 1.5 mm thick. Mesh guards should not be less than 1.5 mm wire
gauge, or 3 mm wire gauge for 50 mm square mesh and above.
3.2.3 Strength
The safety distances specified in Clause 3.2.4 shall be maintained when loads are applied as
follows:
(a) A force of 450 N at a point on the guard applied over a square area of 50 mm ×
50 mm.
(b) For guards which can be climbed or rested upon, a mass of 90 kg placed on the guard
and a simultaneous horizontal force of 220 N applied to points selected to establish
the strength of the guard. The required clearances from the danger zone shall be
maintained when a force of 450 N is applied at point on a guard over a square area of
50 mm × 50 mm.
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NOTE: The possibility of trapping at the junction of a powered conveyor and an idle roller conveyor can be
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avoided by making the first idle roller free to move away along an incline ‘A’ cut in the sides of the
conveyor. The angle of the incline is so arranged as to prevent lateral movement of the roller during the
passage of goods from the belt to the idle roller conveyor. Care should be taken to ensure that the weight
and dimensions of the loads being conveyed do not prevent the roller from lifting. In some installations
more than one free roller may be required. This solution is not effective where the rollers are powered.
S E CT I ON 4 RE QUI RE ME NT S FOR S PE CI FI C
LOC AT I ONS
4.1 GENERAL
The additional requirements below are relevant to the specific location in which the
conveyor is to be installed or used and shall be included in the design.
2 Phosphate ester based hydraulic fluids may not be suitable for some underground situation.
4.6.6 Bearing cage materials
Non-metallic bearing cages for anti-friction bearings should not be used.
4.6.7 Firefighting facilities
Provision for automatic fire suppression facilities should be considered at conveyor drive
locations and other areas where the risk of fire warrants this equipment. These are
additional to the requirements of Clause 2.8.
4.6.8 Protective stop controls
4.6.8.1 General
Protective stop controls shall be provided in accordance with Clauses 4.6.8.2 to 4.6.8.9. The
requirements are summarized in Table 4.1.
TABLE 4.1
PROTECTIVE STOP CONTROLS
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5.1 GENERAL
The additional requirements below shall be included in the design and construction relevant
to the specific conveyor type detailed in this Section.
The distance between rollers of a roller flight conveyor shall not be greater than 25 mm
except that this gap may be increased where the entire space under the top of the carrying
rollers is a solid smooth bed eliminating any shear hazard or where shear and nip points are
guarded.
(h) Carrying and return idlers at positions where the lift of the belt is restricted.
(i) Idlers accessible from underpasses, crossovers and crawlways.
NOTE: There may be a nip point created in the opposing direction to the normal operation of the
conveyor by either of the following:
(a) Reversing of the belt by design.
(b) Reversing of the belt due to forces within the system, e.g. changes in the conveyor tension
system.
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All casings, loading, delivery, drainage and inspection apertures or chutes of screw
conveyors shall be guarded or interlocked to prevent contact with the screw and nip point.
right angles to the boom or trunking between the chassis, base, or wheels shall not be less
than 25% of the elevated height of the boom or trunking.
5.12.5 Locking against movement
Suitable locking devices or brakes shall be provided on transportable conveyors to prevent
unwanted movement while the conveyor is in use.
5.12.6 Attachment points for towing
Suitably designed points of attachment shall be provided for towing mobile and
transportable conveyors.
NOTE: Reference should be made to traffic rules for transporting or operating conveyors on
public roadways.
AS/NZS 1020).
(e) Where manual starting mechanisms are fitted to the motor, the design shall not create
a hazard to the operator.
NOTE: It is recommended that impulse, spring or permanently attached cord type starters be
provided for this purpose.
5.12.11 Electrical cables
Where electrical cables are subject to movement or vibration, such cables shall be of the
flexible type and be—
(a) protected to prevent damage; and
(b) attached to the conveyor to prevent undue strain on the electrical connections or
cable.
Residual current devices should be provided to circuits feeding mobile conveyors.
A sign shall be attached to the conveyor stating—‘This equipment should be connected only
to a power circuit equipped with residual current devices.’
5.12.12 Tooth or dog clutches
Where used on a mobile or transportable conveyor tooth or dog type clutches shall have not
less than four teeth or dogs. Tooth or dog type clutches shall be designed and constructed to
prevent inadvertent disengagement.
5.12.13 Guarding
In addition to and in accordance with the requirements of Section 3, mobile and
transportable conveyors shall be fitted with guards on—
(a) return side idlers less than 2.5 m from any access floor or platform level or at any
other position that is not guarded by position or location;
(b) flywheels, coupling and starter mechanisms of petrol engines;
(c) exposed or extended shafts of crank type starting mechanisms;
(d) bag and bale conveyors to prevent dislodgment of the load in the form of side guards
or aprons extending to an effective height of 100 mm;
(e) exposed screws, chains or flights in hoppers designed to prevent contact with moving
parts;
(f) return side chains with flights, typically by positioning the chain to prevent contact
by a person, enclosing in a duct or other similar barrier; and
(g) power take off drives and shafts shall be guarded in accordance with AS 1121.
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6.1 GENERAL
This Section deals with safework practices to be developed, implemented and maintained
by owners and users to ensure the safe installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling
of conveyors and conveyor systems.
The minimum requirements for safework practices are detailed in this Section. However,
the owner should also carry out appropriate risk assessments to establish the safework
practices for the activities associated with the conveyor or conveyor systems under the
owner’s control.
In addition, a comprehensive system of audits and checks shall be introduced to measure
the effectiveness of the safework practices. Where these practices are found to be deficient
the owner shall implement changes to correct the deficiency.
(f) Housekeeping.
(g) Inspection and periodic adjustments.
(h) Breakdown activities.
(i) Recording and documenting activities.
6.3.8 Maintenance management
A maintenance management program shall be incorporated into the operation of conveyors
or conveyor systems to ensure satisfactory operation while in service.
The program shall include but is not limited to the following:
(a) Pre-operational servicing including lubrication requirements.
(b) Periodic and or condition based servicing.
6.4 TRAINING
Competency based training shall be provided for installers, commissioners, dismantlers,
operators and maintenance personnel and other persons exposed to a hazard from a
conveyor. Such training shall be relevant to the procedures associated with installation,
commissioning, dismantling, operating and maintenance of the conveyor or conveyor
system.
This training shall include but is not limited to the following:
(a) Safework practices including isolation procedures.
(b) Emergency procedures.
(c) Correct operation of the conveyor.
(d) Hazard identification, reporting, control and management.
(e) Reasons for protective devices including guards.
(f) Selection and care of personal protective equipment.
(g) Need for good housekeeping.
(h) Statutory requirements.
(i) Electrical and mechanical safety.
(j) Document management and control.
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APPENDIX A
GLOSSARY OF CONVEYOR TERMS
(Normative)
NOTE: The terms and definitions applicable to conveyors and conveying systems set out in this
Appendix are accompanied by typical configurations for the purpose of clarity. However, this
does not exclude other arrangements that achieve the same effect.
A1 ANTI-RUNBACK DEVICES
A1.1 Anti-runback device for belt conveyors
Consists of a full complement of shaped steel sprags or wedges, located in the annular
space between concentric inner and outer races. Power is transmitted from one race to the
other by the wedging action of the sprags between them. Rotation of one race in the
‘driving’ direction causes the sprags to tilt, thus transmitting the torque in full from one
race to the other. Conversely, rotation of the race in the other direction frees the sprags and
permits overrunning between the races (see Figure A1).
A2 APRON CONVEYORS
A2.1 Apron conveyor
A conveyor composed of interlocking or overlapping, flat or shaped plates, carried on
chains and running on tracks (see Figure A4).
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A3 BELT CONVEYORS
A3.1 Belt conveyor
A conveyor using a moving belt for the conveying medium. The belt is usually driven by a
drum at one end, passing over a free-running drum at the other end. The upper portion of
the belt may be supported by free-running idlers or suitable flat surfaces. This type of
conveyor can be arranged for horizontal or inclined travel, the angle of slope depending on
the character of the goods conveyed and the type of belt surface (see Figure A6).
A5 BUCKET CONVEYORS
A5.1 Bucket elevator
A conveyor for loose bulk materials with buckets as the carrying medium attached to a belt
or chains as the driving medium (see Figure A17).
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A6 CHAIN CONVEYORS
A6.1 Chain conveyor
A conveyor for unit loads, with an endless driving medium, e.g. chain or cable, and a series
of trolleys supported by an overhead track.
A6.2 Chain conveyor with driving dogs
A chain conveyor with pusher dogs driving load-carrying trucks on a separate track or floor
(see Figure A21).
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A7 CROSS-BAR CONVEYOR
A conveyor consisting of two strands of chain connected together by fixed bars from which
unit loads are suspended (see Figure A32).
A conveyor composed of a wire rope or chains carrying discs or buttons and operating in a
V-shaped trough (see Figure A33).
A continuous conveyor for loose bulk materials or unit loads (see Figure A40).
A22 TRIPPER
A moveable part of a conveyor, typically mounted on wheels, used for discharging material
at selected locations along its length (see Figure A54).
APPENDIX B
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
(Normative)
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1121 Guards for agricultural tractor PTO drives
1318 Use of colour for the marking of physical hazards and the identification of
certain equipment in industry (known as the SAA Industrial Safety Colour
Code)
1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment
1332 Conveyor belting—Textile reinforced
1333 Conveyor belting of elastomeric and steel cord construction
1334 Methods of testing conveyor and elevator belting
1334.9 Part 9: Determination of electrical resistance of conveyor belting
1657 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders—Design, construction and
installation
1680 Interior lighting
1680.2.1 Part 2.1: Circulation spaces and other general areas
2380 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres—Explosion-protection
techniques (all Parts)
2430 Classification of hazardous areas (all Parts)
2759 Steel wire rope—Application guide
2865 Safe working in a confined space
3569 Steel wire ropes
3997 Fluid power—Fire resistant hydraulic fluids
3997.2 Part 2: Guidance on the selection, use and storage
4024 Safeguarding of machinery
4024.1 Part 1: General principles
AS/NZS
1020 The control of undesirable static electricity
2381 Electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres—Selection, installation and
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maintenance
2381.1 Part 1: General requirements
3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
3931 Risk analysis of technological systems—Application guide
4360 Risk management
ISO
7745 Hydraulic fluid power—Fire resistant (FR) fluids—Guidelines for use
Worksafe
Australia
NOHSC:1001 National Standard for Manual Handling
(1990)
APPENDIX C
ERGONOMIC DATA
(Normative)
C1 GENERAL
The data below are for users who need to design and build guards that prevent persons from
encroaching into a danger zone associated with a machine.
They are taken from AS 4024.1—1996, and the most recently published version of that
Standard should be used, except for the specific variations detailed in Figure C4 herein.
Users should carefully consider whether the data are appropriate for use with the specific
workforce which may be taller, shorter or thinner than the population from which the data
were taken.
Where doubt exists, measurements of the workforce may be taken and careful trials made to
ensure that the danger points are beyond reach. Where such trials are made, the machinery
shall be in a safe condition during the trials.
C2 REACHING UP
With the body upright and standing at full height, the minimum safety distance when
reaching upward is 2500 mm (see Figure C1).
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* Protective structures less than 1000 mm height are not included because they do not sufficiently
restrict movement of the body.
†Protective structures having a height of 1600 mm and less should only be used where a risk
assessment indicates low probability and low severity of injury.
NOTES:
1 There should be no interpolation of the values in the Table.
2 Barriers are not foolproof and they cannot prevent access to persons intent on gaining access. Therefore, as a
person's intent on reaching a dangerous part increases, e.g. by climbing on chairs, ladders or the barrier
itself, the protection provided by a barrier decreases.
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
Safety
Limitation of movement Illustration
distance (sr)
Limitation of movement only at ≥ 850
shoulder and -armpit
* Either the diameter of a round opening, the side of a square opening or the width of a slot
opening.
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
Finger up to 6<e≤8 ≥ 20 ≥ 15 ≥5
knuckle joint or
8 < e ≤ 10 ≥ 80 ≥ 25 ≥ 20
hand
10 < e ≤ 12 ≥ 100 ≥ 80 ≥ 80
Part of lower
Illustration Opening Safety distance (sr)
limb
* If the length of the slot opening is ≤ 75 mm the distance can be reduced to ≥ 50 mm.
†The value corresponds to leg up to knee.
‡The value corresponds to leg up to crotch.
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
C9 MANUAL HANDLING
Specific guidance on manual handling is beyond the scope of this Standard. However
attention is drawn to NOHSC:1001 (1990).
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
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