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background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center 50%" width="100%" valign="top" align="left"><b> <font face="verdana,arial" color="#000000" size="2"><br> </font></b> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2"><b>Committees - Tools</b><img border="0" src="design/Image5.jpg" align="right" width="250" height="165"></font> <p><font face="verdana,arial" size="2">Pneumatic tools for specific solutions is the key to PNEUROP members activities where a balance has to be struck between the needs of the user and the demands of legislation The PNEUROP Pneumatic Tools sector has since its inception in 1959 provided not only the pneumatic tools industry but also the user with standardised specifications which have identified common terms, noise measuring codes, vibration measuring methods, safe use information, dust emission measurement methods and many other specifications.</font></p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">The simple aim in the beginning was to "To prepare recommendations for pneumatic tools". The task now is to address worker related challenges brought about by increased legislation.</font> </p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">The ambition is to promote the use of members’ technical knowledge and experience by preparing Pneurop recommendations and contributing to European and International standards, so that they may be practical and appropriate to not only our industry but also to our customers.</font> </p> <b> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">Standards</font> </p> </b> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">The PNEUROP Pneumatic Tools sector has been the prime support for the formation in 1965 of the International Standards committee ISO TC118 "Compressor, Pneumatic tools, machines and associated equipment". This technical committee used many of the PNEUROP specifications as the basis for later International Standards.</font> </p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">When the call came to industry in the late 1980's to formulate standards for use in compliance with European Legislation the PNEUROP Pneumatic Tools sector was instrumental in setting up the European Standards committee CEN TC255.</font> </p> <b> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">Legislation</font> </p> </b> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">The Pneumatic Tools sector responded by providing participants in the formulation of European legislation for industry. Machines Directive, Constructions Site Noise Directive, Outdoor Noise Directive, Physical Agents Noise) Directive and the Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive to name but a few are all which have had the attention and participation of PNEUROP members.</font> </p> <b> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">Future</font> </p> </b> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">Worker protection the environment and ever changing work practices challenge the pneumatic tool manufacturer to provide a 'better solution' and PNEUROP members are addressing these issues. Although vibration and noise are not new issues the imposition of regulatory requirements focus the minds of PNEUROP members to respond with the ever important aspect of applying ergonomic solutions to the challenge of meeting the customers needs.</font> </p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">The world arena is ever more important and the PNEUROP Pneumatic Tools link is maintained by close association with the Compressed Air and Gas Institute in the United States. That link helps to ensure the global nature of standardisation, which helps to minimise costs to not only PNEUROP members but also to their customers by having one international standard with which to comply on specific aspects and performance of their products.</font> </p> <p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2">Lower noise and vibration from pneumatic tools protects the worker but achieving these goals is not always consistent with providing an adequate performance. PNEUROP Pneumatic tools manufacturers bring their experiences and solutions to a common discussion point in the Pneumatic Tools sector for the benefit of all.</font> </p> <font face="verdana,arial" size="2"> <hr noshade color="#ADD6FF"> <p> </p> <p> </font> </td> <td width="15"><img border="0" src="design/spacer.gif" width="15" height="1"> <p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </body>