Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard (Part 3) coversthe safety requirements for belt conveyors and feeders. These requirement are in addition to the information given in IS 7155 (Part 1) and the general safety requirements given in IS 7155 (Part 2).

1.2 These safety requirements shall apply to conveyors and feeders for loose bulk materials or unit loads using an endless moving belt (rubber, canvas, steel, plastic, wire mesh, etc) as the carrying and conveying medium and excludes the structures to which such equipment is affixed.

1.3 The belt may be supported by free-running idlers or suitable flat surfaces.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed below, contain provisions which, through their reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the mostrecent editions of the standards given below:

IS 7155 Code of recommended practice for conveyor safety:

(Part 1 ) : 1986 General information (first revision)

(Part 2 ) : 1986 General safety requirements (first revision)