NS EN 953 : 1997 + A1 2009
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
SAFETY OF MACHINERY - GUARDS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FIXED AND MOVABLE GUARDS
01-02-2016
12-01-2013
Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Risk assessment
5 Principle requirements for the design and
construction of guards
5.1 Machine aspects
5.2 Human aspects
5.3 Guard design aspects
5.4 Guard construction aspects
5.5 Selection of materials
5.6 Containment
5.7 Resistance to corrosion
5.8 Resistance to micro-organisms
5.9 Non-toxicity
5.10 Machine viewing
5.11 Transparency
5.12 Stroboscopic effects
5.13 Electrostatic properties
5.14 Thermal stability
5.15 Flammability
5.16 Noise and vibration reduction
5.17 Radiation protection
6 Selection of types of guards
6.1 General
6.2 Combination of different guards or of guards
with other devices
6.3 Selection of guards according to the number and
location of the hazards
6.4 Selection of guards according to the nature and
frequency of access required
7 Additional design and construction considerations
7.1 Climbing
7.2 Retained fastenings
7.3 Vibration resistance
7.4 Warning signs
7.5 Colour
7.6 Aesthetics
8 Verification of the safety requirements
8.1 General
8.2 Impact strength
8.3 Safety distances
8.4 Containment
8.5 Noise
8.6 Guard operating forces
8.7 Visibility
9 Information for use
9.1 General
9.2 Guard hazards
9.3 Installation
9.4 Operation
9.5 Removal of guards
9.6 Inspection and maintenance
Annexes
A (normative) Guidelines to assist in the selection of
guards against hazards generated by moving parts
B (normative) Guidelines for the selection of guards
according to the number and location of hazards
C (informative) Bibliography
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions
of EU Directives
Defines general requirements for designing and construction of guards chiefly for provision for protection of persons from mechanical hazards. Applicable mainly to machines manufactured after the date of this standard.
| DevelopmentNote |
1997 Edition Re-Issued in June 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (06/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| PublisherName |
Norwegian Standards (Norges Standardiseringsforbund)
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Standards | Relationship |
| DIN EN 953:2009-07 | Identical |
| UNI EN 953 : 2009 | Identical |
| EN 953:1997+A1:2009 | Identical |
| DIN EN 953:1997-11 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 953:1998 | Identical |
| BS EN 953 : 1998 | Identical |
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