ÖNORM EN 536

1 .I This European Standard specifies the safety requirements applicable to stationary and transportable plant for the production of asphalt mixing materials used for the construction and maintenance of traffic routes (roads, highways, airfields, etc.) water retaining works, dam walls, culverts, etc. - Stationary plant is in a fixed position when in production. - Transportable plant is capable of being transported generally by road from one production site to another but likewise being fixed in position when in production. This safety standard applies to the following plant: a) Asphalt mixing plant; b) Mixing plant for cold materials; C) Processing plant for bituminous recycling materials; d) Plant for processing of natural asphalt; e) Manufacturing plant for mastic asphalt; f) Plant for storage of bituminous binders. 1.2 This European Standard deals with all significant hazards pertinent to asphalt mixing plants, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards. I .3 This European Standard does not apply to machines for the production of concrete. 1.4 This European Standard does not deal with hazards caused by flammable gases. As soon as information is available it will be included. 1.5 This European Standard does not deal with hazards caused by mechanical and pneurnatic handling equipment, such as beltfeeders, screw feeders, apron feeders, rotary valves, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, compressors and Pumps. NOTE: As soon as applicable European Standards are available, it will be checked if reference could be made to them. 1.6 This European Standard does not apply to machines which move during the production process. 1.7 This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are (...abbreviated)