scope:

This Standard sets out minimum lifecycle safety requirements for belt conveyors for bulk materials handling, which are in addition to the general requirements of AS/NZS 4024.3610. It also contains requirements for systems comprising multiple conveyors and is intended to be used by all persons conducting a business or undertaking in relation to belt conveyors for bulk materials handling.

This Standard excludes light duty belt conveyors used for-

(a) transport of unit loads (e.g. parcels, boxes, cans, containers, luggage, industrial goods of all kinds and foodstuffs-see AS/NZS 4024.3612); and

(b) bulk materials applications indoors, typically found in chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and tobacco industry (see ISO 21183).