NEN EN 940 : 2009 + A1 2012
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SAFETY OF WOODWORKING MACHINES - COMBINED WOODWORKING MACHINES
12-01-2013
Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and Terminology
3.1 Definitions
3.2 Terminology
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
5.1 Controls
5.1.1 Safety and reliability of control
systems
5.1.2 Position of controls
5.1.3 Starting
5.1.4 Normal stopping
5.1.5 Emergency stop
5.1.6 Mode selection
5.1.7 Speed changing
5.1.8 Failure of the power supply
5.1.9 Failure of the control circuits
5.2 Protection against mechanical hazards
5.2.1 Stability
5.2.2 Risk of break-up during operation
5.2.3 Tool holder and tool design
5.2.4 Braking system
5.2.5 Devices to minimize the possibility or
the effect of ejection
5.2.6 Workpiece supports and guides
5.2.7 Prevention of access to moving parts
5.2.8 Automation and mechanization
5.2.9 Clamping devices
5.2.10 Multistation machines
5.2.11 Safety appliances
5.3 Protection against non-mechanical hazards
5.3.1 Fire and explosion
5.3.2 Noise
5.3.3 Emission of chips, dust and gases
5.4 Electricity
5.5 Ergonomics and handling
5.6 Lighting
5.7 Pneumatic
5.8 Hydraulic
5.9 Heat
5.10 Substances
5.11 Vibration
5.12 Radiation
5.13 Laser
5.14 Static electricity
5.15 Errors of fitting
5.16 Isolation
5.17 Maintenance
6 Information for use
6.1 Warning devices
6.2 Marking
6.3 Instruction handbook
Annexes
A (normative) Test for the stability and rigidity of
a combined machine fitted with a mortising element
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions
of EU Directives
Defines all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Clause 4 which are relevant to stationary and displaceable combined woodworking machines with two or more of only the following integrated units: - surface planing, - circular sawing (working simultaneously or not with vertical spindle moulding unit), - vertical spindle moulding, - boring [mortising] and - thickness planing.
DevelopmentNote |
2009 Edition Re-Issued in March 2012 & incorporates AMD 1 2012. (03/2012)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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PublisherName |
Netherlands Standards
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Status |
Current
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SupersededBy |
Standards | Relationship |
EN 940:2009+A1:2012 | Identical |
UNI EN 940 : 2012 | Identical |
NF EN 940 : 2009 + A1 2012 | Identical |
I.S. EN 940:2009 | Identical |
UNE-EN 940:2010 | Identical |
BS EN 940 : 2009 | Identical |
DIN EN 940:2012-05 | Identical |
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