EN 842:1996+A1:2008
Safety of machinery - Visual danger signals - General requirements, design and testing

Standard No.
EN 842:1996+A1:2008
Release Date
2008
Published By
European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
Latest
EN 842:1996+A1:2008
Replace
EN 842-1996 EN 842/prA1-2008
Scope
This European Standard describes criteria for the perception of visual danger signals in the area that people are intended to perceive and to react to such a signal. It specifies the safety and ergonomic requirements and the corresponding physical measurements and subjective visual check. It also provides guidance for the design of the signals to be clearly perceived and differentiated as described in 5.3 of EN 292-2:1991. This European Standard does not apply to danger indicators: Presented in either written or pictorial form; Transmitted by data display units. This European Standard does not apply to special regulations such as those for public disaster and public transport.

EN 842:1996+A1:2008 Referenced Document

  • EN 60073:2002 Basic and Safety Principles for Man-Machine Interface, Marking and Identification - Coding Principles for Indication Devices and Actuators
  • EN 61310-1:2008 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals
  • ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs

EN 842:1996+A1:2008 history

  • 2008 EN 842:1996+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Visual danger signals - General requirements, design and testing
  • 1996 EN 842:1996 Safety of machinery - Visual danger signals - General requirements, design and testing (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008)



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