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EN 12336:2005+A1:2008

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Tunnelling machines - Shield machines, thrust boring machines, auger boring machines, lining erection equipment - Safety requirements

Tunnelling machines - Shield machines, thrust boring machines, auger boring machines, lining erection equipment - Safety requirements

1.1   Description of the machines
This European Standard is applicable to all types of shield machines and associated back up equipment, thrust boring machines, auger boring machines and lining erection equipment. It specifies the essential safety requirements for the design, installation, maintenance, and information for use of such machines.
Shield machines and associated back up equipment include:
-   open shields for both manual and mechanical excavation;
-   shielded tunnel boring machines;
-   micro tunnelling machines;
-   towed or stationary back up equipment;
-   pipe jacking equipment.
All shield machines provide lateral and radial ground support. In addition they may provide various types of face support and ground water control (see Clause 3).
Certain associated matters are not included in the scope of the standard:
-   additional equipment which may form an integral part of a shield machine or back up equipment and is used for compressed air (hyperbaric/plenum) working (see EN 12110:2002);
-   use under hyperbaric conditions;
-   the supply of electricity up to the machine;
-   ancillary tools and equipment used for, at or on the machine;
-   electromagnetic compatibility;
-   loading and transport equipment which is not an integral part of the machine, e.g. rolling stock, man riders, grout cars, segment cars, muck cars.
NOTE   Within the European Union Directive 94/9/EC concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres can be applicable to the type of machine or equipment covered by this European Standard. The present document is not intended to provide means of complying with the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 94/9/EC.
1.2   Hazards
This European Standard deals with significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to shield machines and associated back up equipment, thrust boring machines and auger boring machines when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen

Tunnelbaumaschinen - Schildmaschinen, Pressbohrmaschinen, Schneckenbohrmaschinen, Geräte für die Errichtung der Tunnelauskleidung - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen

1.1   Beschreibung der Maschinen
Dieses Dokument gilt für alle Typen von Schildmaschinen und ihren zugehörigen Nachläufern, Pressbohrmaschinen, Schneckenbohrmaschinen und Ausbausetzvorrichtungen. Sie spezifiziert die wesentlichen Sicherheitsanforderungen für die Konstruktion, Montage, Wartung und Bedienungsanweisungen solcher Maschinen.
Schildmaschinen und ihre zugehörigen Nachläufer beinhalten:
-   offene Schilde sowohl für manuellen als auch mechanischen Bodenabbau;
-   Tunnelbohrmaschinen mit Schild;
-   Mikrotunnelbohrmaschinen;
-   gezogene oder stationäre Nachläufer;
-   Rohrvortriebs-Einrichtungen.
Alle Schildmaschinen bieten seitliche und radiale Bodenabstützung. Zusätzlich können sie verschiedene Arten der Ortsbruststützung und Grundwasserbeherrschung beinhalten (siehe Abschnitt 3).
Bestimmte zugehörige Punkte gehören nicht zum Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm:
-   zusätzliche Ausrüstung, die einen integralen Bestandteil einer Schildmaschine und des Nachläufers bilden kann und die für Arbeiten unter Druckluft (Druckluftkammern) benötigt wird (siehe EN 12110:2002);
-   Anwendung unter Überdruck-Bedingungen;
-   die Stromzufuhr bis zur Maschine;
-   Hilfswerkzeuge und -ausrüstung, die für die Maschine, an oder in ihr benötigt werden;
-   elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit;
-   Lade- und Transportausrüstung, die nicht integraler Bestandteil der Maschine ist, z. B. Zugsystem, Wagen für den Personaltransport, Mörtelwagen, Wagen für den Tübbing- und Bohrguttransport.
ANMERKUNG   Innerhalb der Europäischen Union kann die Richtlinie 94/9/EG bezüglich Ausrüstungen und Schutz-systeme, die für den Gebrauch in explosiver Umgebung vorgesehen sind, auf den Maschinentyp oder die Ausrüstungen dieses Dokuments angewendet werden. Dieses Dokument ist nicht vorgesehen, Anforderungen zur Übereinstimmung mit den wesentlichen Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsanforderungen der Richtlinie 94/9/EG zu liefern.
1.2   Gefährdungen
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General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
14-Oct-2008
Withdrawal Date
20-May-2014
ICS
91.220 - Construction equipment
93.060 - Tunnel construction
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 151 - Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 151/WG 4 - Tunnelling machines - Safety
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
21-May-2014
Completion Date
21-May-2014
Directive
2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
98/37/EC - Machinery
Mandate
M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
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SIST EN 12336:2005+A1:2008 - Tunnelling machines - Shield machines, thrust boring machines, auger boring machines, lining erection equipment - Safety requirements

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EN 12336:2005 - Tunnelling machines - Shield machines, thrust boring machines, auger boring machines, lining erection equipment - Safety requirements
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Replaced By
EN 16191:2014 - Tunnelling machinery - Safety requirements
Effective Date
10-Oct-2009

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Tunnelbaumaschinen - Schildmaschinen, Pressbohrmaschinen, Schneckenbohrmaschinen, Geräte für die Errichtung der Tunnelauskleidung - Sicherheitstechnische AnforderungenTunneliers - Boucliers, machines de fonçage, matériel de mise en place de revêtement - Prescriptions de sécuritéTunnelling machines - Shield machines, thrust boring machines, auger boring machines, lining erection equipment - Safety requirements93.060Gradnja predorovTunnel construction91.220Gradbena opremaConstruction equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12336:2005+A1:2008SIST EN 12336:2005+A1:2008en01-december-2008SIST EN 12336:2005+A1:2008SLOVENSKI
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EN 12336:2005+A1
October 2008 ICS 91.220; 93.060 Supersedes EN 12336:2005 English Version
Tunnelling machines -Shield machines, thrust boring machines, auger boring machines, lining erection equipment - Safety requirements
Tunneliers - Boucliers, machines de fonçage, matériel de mise en place de revêtement - Prescriptions de sécurité
Tunnelbaumaschinen - Schildmaschinen, Pressbohrmaschinen, Schneckenbohrmaschinen, Geräte für die Errichtung der Tunnelauskleidung - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 February 2005 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 9 September 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Page Foreword.4 Introduction.5 1 Scope.6 1.1 Description of the machines.6 1.2 Hazards.6 1.3 Validity.6 2 Normative references.7 3 Terms, definitions symbols and abbreviated terms.8 4 List of significant hazards.10 4.1 Mechanical hazards.11 4.2 Electrical hazards.11 4.3 Thermal hazards.11 4.4 Hazards generated by noise.11 4.5 Hazards generated by radiation.11 4.6 Hazards generated by materials and substances.11 4.7 Hazards generated by neglect of ergonomic principles.11 4.8 Hazards caused by failure of energy supply.11 4.9 Hazards caused by missing and/or incorrectly positioned safety related measures.11 5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures.12 5.1 General.12 5.2 Specific requirements.12 5.2.1 Hazards due to sharp and rough parts.12 5.2.2 Hazards due to hot surfaces.12 5.2.3 Hoses, installation and shielding.12 5.2.4 Cutter head on TBMs.12 5.2.5 Handling of heavy loads.13 5.2.6 Rotation and displacement (axial movement).13 5.2.7 High compressive loads.14 5.2.8 Access to and egress from operating positions and servicing points.14 5.2.9 Protection against falling objects, face collapse and flood.16 5.3 Control stations.16 5.3.1 General.16 5.3.2 Ergonomics.16 5.3.3 Visibility.16 5.4 Guards and protective devices.17 5.4.1 General.17 5.4.2 Specification of guards.17 5.4.3 Access to cutter head.17 5.4.4 Conveyor.17 5.5 Control devices and systems and safety circuits.17 5.5.1 Control devices.17 5.5.2 Control systems.18 5.5.3 Safety circuits.18 5.5.4 Starting and stopping and warning systems.18 5.5.5 Emergency stops.19 5.5.6 Failure of the power supply.19 5.6 Towing connection.20 5.7 Laser guidance.20 5.8 Ventilation and the control of dust and gas.20 5.8.1 General.20 SIST EN 12336:2005+A1:2008
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