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I.S. EN 547-1:1997

Superseded

Superseded

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SAFETY OF MACHINERY - HUMAN BODY MEASUREMENTS - PART 1: PRINCIPLES FOR DETERMINING THE DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR OPENINGS FOR WHOLE BODY ACCESS INTO MACHINERY

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

24-07-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1997

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General requirements
4 Passage openings
Annex A (normative) - Application of the measurements in
        practice
   A.0 Introduction
   A.1 Principles for determining additional space
   A.2 Additional space requirements for openings
       A.2.1 Opening for horizontal forward movement in
              upright posture
       A.2.2 Opening for horizontal sideways movement over
              short distances in upright posture
       A.2.3 Vertical movement through a duct, using a ladder
       A.2.4 Manhole through which rapid active movement needs
              to be possible
       A.2.5 Opening for entry in kneeling posture
  Annex B (informative) - Notations for dimensions and
          anthropometric body measurements
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
          Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
          98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         2006/42/EC
Bibliography

Defines the dimensions of openings for whole body access as applied to machinery as defined in EN 292-1. It also provides the dimensions to which the values given in EN 547-3 are applicable.

DevelopmentNote
1997 Edition Re-Issued in November 2008 & incorporates AMD 1 2008. (01/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

EN 294:1992/AC:1993 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - SAFETY DISTANCES TO PREVENT DANGER ZONES BEING REACHED BY THE UPPER LIMBS
EN 614-1:2006+A1:2009 Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terminology and general principles
EN 292-1 : 1991 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - BASIC CONCEPTS, GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR DESIGN - BASIC TERMINOLOGY, METHODOLOGY
EN 547-3:1996+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Human body measurements - Part 3: Anthropometric data

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