Abstract

Research conducted by the IRSST had been instrumental in the development of special protective guards for food mixers used by pastry cooks which prevent cooks' limbs from becoming caught up by the rotational motion of the device. The real-world effectiveness and reliability of these safety devices have been validated by pastry cooks. This technical specification explains how to manufacture, install and use protective guards and their accessories, including a locking system and a scraper, on industrial mixers with a capacity of 30 to 80 quarts. It provides a detailed description of a mixer equipped with such a guard, as well as of the components required for its installation. This document will therefore be useful for workplaces that would like to acquire industrial pastry mixers equipped with functional protection that does not compromise production.