What is BS EN 61310-2 – Safety of machinery about?
BS EN 61310-2 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 61310 series that discusses the requirements for marking for indication, marking and actuation for the safety of machinery. Safeguards are essential to protect workers from injury. Any machine part, function, or process that might cause injury should be safeguarded.
BS EN 61310-2 specifies requirements for the marking of machinery. It gives general rules on marking for identification of machinery, for safe use related to mechanical and electrical hazards, and for the avoidance of hazards arising from incorrect connections.
Who is BS EN 61310-2 – Safety of machinery for?
BS EN 61310-2 on the requirements for marking the safety of machinery applies to:
- Maintenance personnel
- Manufacturer of machinery products
- Engineers
Why should you use BS EN 61310-2 – Safety of machinery?
Marking is an application of labelling on a product or a package primarily to identify the product, and certain features of the product, for its safe use.
BS EN 61310-2 provides you with the guidance of machinery and parts of machinery, the fitting or refitting of which could be a source of danger, which is marked by means such as rating, name-plates, labels, stamps, engravings and colours. Such marking helps you in the consideration of an integral part of the delivery of the machinery. Any marking on the equipment is consistent with that in the accompanying documentation to avoid confusion.
As a user of BS EN 61310-2, you can be ensured of the requirements for marking for the safety of machinery.