Road construction machines - Mixing plants for road construction materials - Safety requirements

This document establishes essential safety requirements specifically designed for road construction machinery and, more precisely, for mobile asphalt plants used in road building operations. The scope covers various types of mixing stations utilized for combining aggregates, bitumen, and other materials to produce asphalt mixtures. It details the necessary precautions regarding mechanical hazards, electrical safety, fire prevention, and noise emission to ensure the protection of operators and maintenance personnel during all phases of operation. The standard addresses critical aspects such as emergency stop mechanisms, guarding of moving parts, ventilation systems, and the safe handling of hot materials. It provides guidelines for risk assessment and the implementation of technical measures to mitigate potential hazards inherent in high-temperature and high-load environments. Compliance with these technical specifications aims to create a safer working environment for individuals involved in the production and deployment of road building materials. The text serves as a technical reference for manufacturers, regulators, and operators to align their equipment and processes with recognized safety protocols within the relevant industry sector.