This European Standard specifies minimum gaps relative to parts of the human body and is applicable when adequate safety can be achieved by this method. Its object is to enable the user (e.g. standard makers, designers of machinery) to avoid hazards from crushing zones. This European Standard is applicable to risks from crushing hazards only and is not applicable to other possible hazards, e.g. impact, shearing, drawing-in.
Registration number (WIID)
59184
Scope
This European Standard specifies minimum gaps relative to parts of the human body and is applicable when adequate safety can be achieved by this method. Its object is to enable the user (e.g. standard makers, designers of machinery) to avoid hazards from crushing zones. This European Standard is applicable to risks from crushing hazards only and is not applicable to other possible hazards, e.g. impact, shearing, drawing-in.
