What is ISO 20607-Instruction handbook for the safety of machinery about?
ISO 20607 discusses the safety of machinery. ISO 20607 is an international standard on instruction handbook general drafting principles for the safety of machinery that assists to eliminate hazards or reduce risks in the workplace.
ISO 20607 specifies requirements for the machine manufacturer for the preparation of the safety-relevant parts of an instruction handbook for machinery.
ISO 20607 provides:
- Further specifications to the general requirements on information for use given in ISO 12100:2010
- Deals with the safety-related content, the corresponding structure, and presentation of the instruction handbook, considering all phases of the life cycle of the machine
Note 1: ISO 20607 does not address requirements for declaration of noise and vibration emissions.
Note 2: ISO 20607 does not apply to machinery manufactured before the date of its publications.
Who is ISO 20607-Instruction handbook for the safety of machinery for?
ISO 20607 on the instruction handbook for the safety of machinery is useful for:
- Machinery installers (e.g., system integrators)
- Maintenance personnel or technicians
- Cleaning personnel of machinery
- Dismantling personnel
- Machine manufacturers
- Health and safety departments
Why should you use ISO 20607-Instruction handbook for the safety of machinery?
The purpose of the instruction handbook is to provide the user with such information that the machinery concerned can be effectively and safely used during the life cycle of the machine, also considering foreseeable misuse.
ISO 20607 provides you with the information about basic parts of an instruction handbook, safety information and general safety instructions, transporting, handling, and storing the machine and the components, assembly, installation and commissioning, mechanical settings and synchronization, maintenance instructions, and much more.
The instructions provided by ISO 20607 assist to reduce the risk associated with the machinery to ensure prevention from workplace hazards.
By adopting ISO 20607 the user can construct efficient and effective instruction handwork for the safety of machinery.