Two UK deadlines have already passed for the safe braking woodworking machines with a final mandatory deadline in 2008!

“It is an essential requirement for woodworking machinery to stop within a controlled time period if there is a risk of contact in the run down mode, (as specified by PUWER 98 regulation 15)”

“The Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) paragraphs 130-135 specify the timetable by which safe stopping devices must be fitted to existing woodworking equipment.”

No later than 5th December 2003 – Circular Saw Benches, Powered & Hand Fed Cross Cut Saws, Single & Double End Tenoning Machines & Combination Machines with circular and/or tenoning attachment.
No later than 5th December 2005 – Narrow Band Saws, Resaws, Vertical Spindle Moulders (unless fitted with a manual or foot brake), Hand Fed Routing Machines, Planing/Thicknessing Machines & Surface Planing Machines.

No later than 5th December 2008 – Any other machine for which the Risk Assessment shows braking to be necessary!

dcinjection@cromptoncontrols.co.uk - Tel: 01924 330217 / Fax: 01924 367274