These links have been compiled by the BMPTA for the benefit of Members and others interested in the UK Mechanical Power Transmission Industry. If you would like to propose an additional link, please e-mail the BMPTA with the URL and a brief description.
General Standards and Technical Regulations
Variety of publications available from the DTI Website in Adobe Acrobat Format.
Noise Emission by Equipment for use Outdoors
DTI guide to the UK Regulations on sound levels of equipment for use outdoors.
Explosive Atmospheres Directive (1999/92/EC)
HSE guidance on the Explosive Atmosphere Directive.
Machinery - Directive Proposal
European Commission website giving latest proposal dated 26 January 2001.
ATEX: Equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Explosive Atmospheres
Physical Agents (Noise) Directive
Workplace Health Safety and Welfare: a short guide for managers
HSE guide on the workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulation 1992.