scope:

The requirements of this standard shall apply to all plastic film/sheet winding, slitter rewinding and unwinding machinery (Machinery). This standard does not include the material handling of material to be loaded or unloaded onto the winders.

Machinery suppliers and users shall use the risk assessment process in the manufacture, maintenance and use of the Machinery to eliminate or reduce risk.

Deviations from the requirements of this standard shall be based on a documented risk assessment that demonstrates acceptable residual risk.

Safety requirements of ancillary equipment used with the Machinery are not covered by this standard.