This standard specifies methods for the assessment of the risk of burning when a hot surface is touched by unprotected skin. This document also describes how surface temperature limit values can be established in product standards with the aid of EN 563. The guidance is for establishing temperature limit values in all fields, where surface temperature limit values are required. Its field of application is not restricted to the safety of machinery. It is applicable for all kinds of products where hot surfaces cause a risk of burning. It applies as well for electrically powered products as for all other products.
Registration number (WIID)
3593
Scope
This standard specifies methods for the assessment of the risk of burning when a hot surface is touched by unprotected skin. This document also describes how surface temperature limit values can be established in product standards with the aid of EN 563. The guidance is for establishing temperature limit values in all fields, where surface temperature limit values are required. Its field of application is not restricted to the safety of machinery. It is applicable for all kinds of products where hot surfaces cause a risk of burning. It applies as well for electrically powered products as for all other products.
