This Part of this British Standard gives guidance, in the form of examples, for guarding the dangerous nip points of belt conveyors, which occur between the belt and its pulleys or idlers.
It supplements the international standards dealing with safety of continuous mechanical handling equipment, which have been implemented in other Parts of this standard.
BS 5667-19:1980 history
2002BS EN 618:2002+A1:2010 Continuous handling equipment and systems. Safety and EMC requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of bulk materials except fixed belt conveyors
2002BS EN 618:2002 Continuous handling equipment and systems - Safety and EMC requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of bulk materials except fixed belt conveyors
1980BS 5667-19:1980 Specification for continuous mechanical handling equipment - safety requirements - Belt conveyors - examples for guarding of nip points