Health and Safety Executive

Resources

This page provides links to sources of information and guidance on health and safety in the Paper industry.

HSE booklets

The following booklets and Information Sheets are available from HSE Books or by telephone from HSE Books on 01787 881165.

Paper

HSE leaflets

Withdrawn HSE leaflets

PABIAC

To view minutes from meetings, please view the HSC - Paper and Board Industry Advisory Committee (PABIAC) page

European Standards

There are a number of published European Machinery Safety standards relevant to the papermaking and conversion processes. BS EN 1034 Safety requirements for the design and construction of paper making and finishing machinery –

  • Part 1 - General requirements (BS EN 1034 – 1)
  • Part 2 - Barking drums (BS EN 1043 – 2)
  • Part 3 - Winders and slitters, plying machines (BS EN 1034 – 3)
  • Part 4 - Pulpers and their loading facilities (BS EN 1034 – 4)
  • Part 5 - Sheeters (BS EN 1034 – 5)
  • Part 6 - Calenders (BS EN 1034 – 6)
  • Part 7 - Chests (BS EN 1034 – 7)
  • Part 13 - Machines for de-wiring bales & units (BS EN 1034 – 13)
  • Part 14 –Reel Slitters (BS EN 1034 – 14)
  • Part 22 –Wood Grinders (BS EN 1034 – 22)

EN 1010 – 5 - Machines for the production of corrugated board and machines for the conversion of flat and corrugated board this is in force as a European Standard but is still to be published as a British Standard.

To find the most up to date versions of these standards or to purchase then check the British Standards on Line web site provided through the British Standards Institution.

Sector Information Minutes

Publically available HSE Sector Information Minutes covering all manufacturing industries, including paper and board industries are also available on the HSE web site.


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Updated: 10.02.11