SN EN 1012-2 : 1996 + A1 2010

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 List of hazards specific to vacuum pumps
5 Safety requirements and measures
5.1 Mechanical safety
5.2 Electrical safety
5.3 Thermal safety
5.4 Noise
5.5 Radiation
5.6 Materials and substances processed, used or
      exhausted by vacuum pumps
5.7 Ergonomic principles in machine design
5.8 Failure of energy supply, breaking down of
      machinery parts and other functional disorders
5.9 Safety related measures and means
5.10 Emergency stops
6 Marking, signs and warnings
7 Information for use
8 Verification
Annexes
A (informative) Labels, signs and tags
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
      addressing essential requirements or other
      provisions of EU Directives

Applies to all vacuum pumps, vacuum pump combinations and vacuum pumping systems. Gives the significant hazards relating to vacuum pumps and defines safety requirements applying to design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling of vacuum pumps during their lifetime and disposal. Not applicable to pumps which pump continuously on open systems where the pump inlet pressure is more than 75 kPa (750 mbar) absolute, ie. vacuum cleaners and ventilation fans.