AS 4024.3403:2018 pdf download.Safety of machinery Part 3403: Safety of packaging machines- Form, fil and seal machines.
4.1.4 Pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
Pneumatic and hydraulic equipment presents crushing, shearing, ejection of parts, explosion and injection of fluids hazards. In addition hydraulic oil and pneumatic lubricating oil are a potential fire hazard and can contaminate agri-foodstuffs.
4.1.5 Electrical equipment
Electrical equipment on the machine is a potential electric shock hazard and in the presence of certain materials a potential fire and explosion hazard.
4.1.6 Agri-foodstutfs and pharmaceuticals
On machines which are used to pack agri-foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals, contamination hazards can result if inappropriate contact materials or construction methods are used or lubricated compressed air is allowed to come into contact with the product.
4.1.7 Packaging materials and products
Form, fill and seal machines are used to pack a wide range of products in many types of packaging materials, some of which are potentially hazardous to persons operating or in the vicinity of the packaging machine. Hazards include
a) inhalation of harmful substances e.g. insecticides, aggressive or harmful chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fumes from over heated glue or packaging materials;
b) fire or explosion e.g. flammable liquids, explosives, dusty products (dust explosions);
c) biological hazard e.g. vaccines.
4.1.8 Controlled atmosphere packaging
Form, fill and seal machines may use special atmospheres during the packing process to produce packages with enhanced shelf lives. Gases used are typically oxygen. nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. These present the following hazards
a) oxygen – fire or explosion;
b) nitrogen – asphyxiation;
c) carbon dioxide – asphyxiation and poisoning.
4.1.9 Sterilisation of packaging materials
Form, fill and seal machines equipped for aseptic packaging, typically incorporate one or more systems to sterilise the packaging materials. Systems include:
a) Hydrogen peroxide bath – hydrogen peroxide is usually supplied to the machine in liquid form but it gives off a gas which presents an inhalation of harmful substances hazard;
b) Ultraviolet lamps – ultraviolet lamps may be used either on their own or in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide. These lamps may present a radiation hazard;
c) Ionizing radiation – this presents a radiation hazard.AS 4024.3403 pdf download.