Covers specific safety requirements for belt conveyors and feeders. These requirements are in addition to the information given in IS : 7155 (Part 1 ) - 1986 'Code of recommended practice for conveyor safety: Part 1 General information' and the general safety requirements given in IS : 7155 ( Part 2)-1986 'Code of recommended practice for conveyor safety: Part 2 General safety requirements'.
1.1 These safety requirements shall apply to conveyors and feeders for loose bulk materials or unit loads using an endless moving belt (rubber, canvas, steel, plastic, wire mesh, etc) as the carrying and conveying medium and excludes the structures to which such equipment is affixed.
1.2 The belt may be supported by free-running idlers or suitable flat surfaces.
IS 7155 Pt.3-1986 history
1987IS 7155 Pt.3-1986 Conveyor Safety Part 3 Recommended Practice for Belt Conveyors and Feeders