1.1 This European standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 and
annex B. These hazards can arise during the operation and maintenance of continuous handling equipment and
systems when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised
representative. This standard deals with safety related technical verification during commissioning.
1.2 This standard applies to mechanical handling devices defined in clause 3, singly or combined to form a
conveyor system, and designed exclusively for moving unit loads continuously on a predefined route from the
loading to the unloading points, possibly with varying speed or cyclically. In general, it also applies to conveyors
which are built into machines or attached to machines.
1.3 Safety requirements and/or measures in this standard apply to equipment used in all environments.
However, additional risk assessments and safety measures need to be considered for uses in severe conditions,
e.g. freezer applications, high temperatures, corrosive environments, strong magnetic fields, potentially explosive
atmospheres, radioactive conditions and loads the nature of which could lead to a dangerous situation (e.g. molten
metal, acids/bases, specially brittle loads, explosives) operation on ships and earthquake effects and also contact
with foodstuff. Hazards during decommissioning are not covered.
1.4 This European Standard deals with the technical requirements for electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC).
1.5 This standard does not cover hazards during decommissioning and hazards generated by noise. It also does
not cover operation in environments where the electromagnetic disturbances are outside the range of those
specified in EN 61000-6-2.
This standard does not apply to conveying equipment and systems used underground or in public areas and to
aircraft ground support equipment.
NO (...abbreviated)
Die speziellen Sicherheitsanforderungen an Stetigförderer für Stückgut, die bei der Planung, Herstellung, Aufstellung und Inbetriebnahme zu beachten sind, werden festgelegt und durch zahlreiche Bilder ergänzt.