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  • BS EN 12626:1997

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    Safety of machinery. Laser processing machines. Safety requirements

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  17-02-2005

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-08-1997

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Hazards
        4.1 Inherent hazards
        4.2 Hazards created by external effects
              (interferences)
        4.3 Hazards covered by this International Standard
    5 Safety requirements and measures
        5.1 General requirements
        5.2 Risk assessment
        5.3 Implementation of corrective measures
    6 Verification of safety requirements and measures
    7 Information for user
    8 Labelling
    Annexes
    A Guards
    B Potential hazards
    C Protection against other hazards
    D Bibliography
    ZA Normative references to international publications with
        their corresponding European publications
    ZB Normative references
    ZC Informative references

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    Covers hazards generated by laser processing machines and defines the safety requirements regarding radiation hazards and hazards generated by materials and substances. In addition, it defines the information for supplying by manufacturers of the equipment. Does not apply to laser products or equipment containing such products designated for photolithography, stereolithography, holography, medical applications or data storage.

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    Committee EPL/76
    Development Note Supersedes 93/307298 DC. (03/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 11252:2013 Lasers and laser-related equipment — Laser device — Minimum requirements for documentation
    IEC 60204-1:2016 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
    ISO 12100-2:2003 Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 2: Technical principles
    ISO 12100-1:2003 Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology
    ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs
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