Health and Safety Executive

Publications and guidance

Publications and guidance on health and safety in the rubber and tyre industries.

HSE publications

Miscellaneous publications

European Standards

There are a number of published European Machinery Safety Standards relevant to rubber manufacturers. These are:

  • BS EN 1114-2 Die face pelletisers
  • BS EN 14886 Bandknife cutting machines
  • BS EN 201 Injection Moulding Machines
  • BS EN 201 Amendment 2 Electric Injection Moulding Machines
  • BS EN 289 : 2004 - Compression Presses
  • BS EN 1114 -1 Extruders
  • BS EN 1114 - 3 Haul Offs
  • BS EN 1417 Two Roll Mills
  • BS EN 12012 - 1 Blade Granulators
  • BS EN 12013 Internal Mixers
  • BS EN 12301 Calenders
  • BS EN 12409 Thermoforming Machines
  • BS EN 13418 Winding Machines for Film and Sheet
  • BS EN 12012 - 3 Shredders

  • BS EN 12012 - 4 Agglomerators

These can be purchased from the BSI online shop

NTDA information sheets

In 2008/9 HSE and the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) ran a number of workshops on tyre handling. These information sheets are based on those in the workshop pack. They also have worked examples of MAC assessments.

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Updated 30.09.11