What is BS 8520-3 - Operation, cleaning, and maintenance of class H vacuum cleaners about?
BS 8520-3 is a British standard that discusses the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of class H vacuum cleaners. BS 8520-3 gives recommendations for the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of class H (high hazard) vacuum cleaners containing a filter conforming to BS EN 1822 in the controlled removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM).
BS 8520-3 is not applicable to any other types of vacuum cleaner for vacuuming up liquids or other applications.
Note1: Class H vacuum cleaners are commonly referred to as H‑type vacuum cleaners.
Note2: Attention is drawn to the use of class H vacuum cleaners as described in HSE task guidance Asbestos Essentials HSG 210 [17].
Who is BS 8520-3 - Operation, cleaning, and maintenance of class H vacuum cleaners for?
BS 8520-3 on operation, cleaning, and maintenance of class H vacuum cleaners is useful for:
Vacuum cleaner manufacturers
Quality control personnel
Maintenance personnel
Housekeeping department
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