This standard applies to machines, and groups of machines arranged in production systems, for processing strip, sheet, or plate metal from a coiled or non-coiled configuration through machines that size or otherwise convert the metal into desired configurations. The terms strip, sheet or plate are used interchangeably without dimensional implications. Typical machinery systems include: cut-to-length lines; press feed lines; and slitting lines. Specifically excluded from this standard are machinery and devices for the sole purpose of performing thermal, coating, chemical, and electrolytic processes and any emissions therefrom are commonly associated with metal processing systems. This standard does not provide safety requirements for these specific processes or devices.

Table of Contents

1 SCOPE 
     1.1 SCOPE
     1.2 INCLUDED MACHINES 
     1.3 EXCLUDED MACHINES 
2 REFERENCES 
     2.1 NORMATIVE REFERENCES 
     2.2 INFORMATIVE REFERENCES 
3 DEFINITIONS 
4 RESPONSIBILITY 
     4.1 SUPPLIER’S RESPONSIBILITY 
     4.2 USER'S RESPONSIBILITY 
     4.3 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITY 
5 HAZARD CONTROL
     5.1 TASK AND HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 
     5.2 RISK ASSESSMENT / RISK REDUCTION 
6 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 
     6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 
          6.1.1 Component design 
          6.1.2 Component selection 
          6.1.3 Control of energy 
          6.1.4 Elimination of, or protection from, inherent hazards
          6.1.5 Reaching into hazard zones 
          6.1.6 Control devices 
          6.1.7 Means for limiting access to control devices 
     6.2 MECHANICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 
          6.2.1 Power transmission components 
          6.2.2 Powered moving components
          6.2.3 Broken or falling machine components or accessories 
          6.2.4 Machine mounting 
          6.2.5 Contact with sharp edges, corners, and projections 
     6.3 ELECTRICAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 
          6.3.1 Stopping–performance monitor (brake monitor) 
          6.3.2 Disconnect switch 
          6.3.3 Stop functions
          6.3.4 Emergency Stop 
          6.3.5 Stop control 
          6.3.6 Motor–start button 
          6.3.7 Motor starter 
          6.3.8 Voltage 
          6.3.9 Grounds 
          6.3.10 Control Systems 
          6.3.11 Fluctuation in or interruption of power sources 
          6.3.12 Machine initiation 
          6.3.13 Operator control stations 
          6.3.14 Indicators 
     6.4 FLUID SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 
          6.4.1 Supply pressure interlock 
          6.4.2 Interrupting supply pressure 
          6.4.3 Filtering and separating 
          6.4.4 Pneumatic system lubrication 
          6.4.5 Compatibility 
          6.4.6 Hydropneumatic accumulators and air receivers 
          6.4.7 Working pressure 
     6.5 CONSTRUCTION 
7 INSTALLATION, TESTING AND START-UP 
     7.1 GENERAL 
     7.2 LAYOUT 
     7.3 FOUNDATION 
     7.4 LIGHTING 
     7.5 GROUNDING AND SHIELDING 
     7.6 TESTING AND START-UP 
          7.6.1 Procedures 
          7.6.2 Assigned personnel 
          7.6.3 Safeguarding 
     7.7 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT 
8 SAFEGUARDING 
     8.1 GENERAL 
     8.2 SAFEGUARDING INDIVIDUALS FROM HAZARDS 
     8.3 METHODS OF SAFEGUARDING 
          8.3.1 Guards 
          8.3.2 Safeguarding devices
          8.3.3 Awareness devices 
          8.3.4 Safe work procedures 
     8.4 COMPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT 
     8.5 SAFETY DISTANCE 
     8.6 PERFORMANCE OF THE SAFETY–RELATED FUNCTIONS 
9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 
     9.1 GENERAL 
     9.2 TRAINING 
          9.2.1 Hazard Identification 
          9.2.2 Lockout/tagout 
          9.2.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) 
     9.3 ALL PERSONNEL 
          9.3.1 Operating personnel 
          9.3.2 Maintenance personnel 
     9.4 SUPERVISION
     9.5 UNAUTHORIZED USE 
     9.6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 
     9.7 REPAIRS 
ANNEX A – FIGURES AND DESCRIPTIONS 
ANNEX B – LIST OF HAZARDS 
ANNEX C – PERFORMANCE OF THE SAFETY-RELATED FUNCTIONS 
ANNEX D – GUARDING AND AWARENESS BARRIER SAFE OPENINGS 
ANNEX E – LEGEND PLATE 
ANNEX F – GUIDELINES FOR OPERATOR TRAINING 
ANNEX G – BANDING AND UNBANDING OF COILS AND CONSTRAINT OF PARTIAL COILS 

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