CEN/TC 143/WG 8 - Technical brushes

This document defines terms which are used to describe power-driven brushes and strip brushes and describes the designation system.
This document does not cover brushes for car wash sites, vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning machines, sewer and street cleaning machines, dental brushes, brushes for sealing and stripping.

This document specifies requirements and measures for removal or reduction of hazards resulting from the design and application of power-driven brushes.
NOTE   Power-driven brushing tools are e.g. cup brushes, wheel brushes, end brushes, disc brushes, tube brushes and head brushes.
This document also contains procedures and tests for verification of compliance with the requirements as well as safety information for use, which is made available to the user by the manufacturer.
This document does not apply to cylinder brushes and strip brushes, brushes for car washing, vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning, drain and street cleaning machines and dental brushes.